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Season is nearly here

Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Apr 19, 2011 - By Michael_3

   We have already started planting out in the fields--peas, radishes, spinach, etc. and what a joy it has been. Germination was a bit slow but when them little plants first peeked out of the ground we felt an over whelming joy, O' to be farmers....

More Questions to Ask at The Farmers Market

Southern California Farmers Daughters   -   Apr 19, 2011 - By Aisling

Here are some questions for the food Purveyors: Breads and sauces: All prepared foods are required to have a list of ingredients displayed on the product. There are some questions that you can ask to determine if the seller is the actuall maker of the...

Over Seeding Pasture for Pigs and Poultry

Spring Hill Farms   -   Apr 19, 2011 - By David_8

Tilling Pasture Pigs eat a lot of grass. Especially a bunch of Tamworth pigs that get fed limited amounts of grain. In order to keep our pastures full of good grass we sometimes over seed with different types of grasses. I ascribe...

Rain Delay

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Apr 19, 2011 - By Emily

April showers are still falling here at the farm, making it hard to get much done outside these days. I've been so excited to spend my first spring on the farm full time and have been anxiously awaiting conditions outside to dry out so we can begin the...

Fly control

At Home in Nature   -   Apr 19, 2011 - By Mary_5

House flies are a potent pest.Keeping garbage pails empty and closed, doors closed or screened, and other debris out of the house is a good start, but you can’t keep the flies away.While the sport of Kings is to hunt them down with a flyswatter, those of us...

The big talk these days is when, not if, the price of gas will hit $5 per gallon. Take a quick look at the financial report this morning and you will see that the big 5 is probably not that far off.Yikes. Next to the price of gas going up, the next biggest...

Bluegrass Farmers' Market opening day report!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Apr 19, 2011 - By Kentucky Proud

Opening day wasn't exactly what we had hoped for...weather wise. But, our loyal customers sure made the day worthwhile! It was cold, windy and rainy most of the day and the cars still kept pulling in and folks came up to our farmers to let them know how...

Easter Specials at the Williamsburg Farmers Market...

Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Apr 19, 2011 - By WFM

Saturday, April 23, 2011 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Shop at the Williamsburg Farmers Market this Saturday for eggs, lamb, asparagus, chocolates, cut flowers and more to celebrate Easter. The Native Plant Society will exhibit invasive plants and Runaway...

Making Bacon and Flavoring Fresh Pork Belly

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Apr 19, 2011 - By Poly

As many of us know fresh pork belly or Fresh bacon slices have very little flavor without being seasoned, brined, smoked or cured. Here are a few ideas: The first article is by www.3men.com , thank you!! Introduction Bacon is...

Dreamy Day...

Moonstruck Farms   -   Apr 19, 2011 - By Rowena

What a dreamy day today was.  After working most of the day Sunday in the heat today was the perfect rest day.  The foothills behind us act as a barrier to the fog of the Cajon Pass until the winds and whatever forces of nature join to bring it...