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Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Apr 11, 2011 - By Poly

HERITAGE TURKEYS 9 heritage (rare & endangered) breeds Thus far we have hundreds of heritage turkeys reserved for 2011 thanksgiving! We offer 9 heritage (rare & endangered) breeds, grown out on pasture, grass fed, free range and grass finished...

Catch that wheelbarrow!

At Home in Nature   -   Apr 11, 2011 - By Mary_5

We had such strong winds out at the farm that our wheelbarrow blew away, 2x4's were flying around, and other such mayhem occued.  In like a lion... out like a lion.  Luckily, we built our hoop houses and greenhouses strong enough to withstand the...

Acid Rain

At Home in Nature   -   Apr 11, 2011 - By Mary_5

Acid rain is a reality for farmers, and every human being. In Colorado, acid rain has been responsible for damage to our lands since before the 1980’s, and Rocky Mountain National Park (among other areas, including the Black Forest and Elbert County) are...

April Showers Bring Great Wines

Whispering Oaks Vineyard and Winery   -   Apr 11, 2011 - By Larry

After a long, nasty winter, spring has arrived.  We've had great weather for working in the vineyard the last few days.  The Catawba are starting to get their leaves.  This is a nervous time for us as we hope the temperatures stay above...

Tornado Sirens

Specialty Meats and Gourmet   -   Apr 10, 2011 - By The Meat Detective

Ever wonder why tornado sirens go off - we do!  It is sunny, a bit breezy and not a cloud in the sky.  On the news they reported a tornado watch until 11:00 PM for pretty much most of Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin.  The SIRENS went off for...

From Arizona Law to Arizona Lawn...What is new on ...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Apr 10, 2011 - By Tony_1

Can you beleive that one can GREEN SPRAY  their lawn to avert a ticket or fine? Seeing  is beleiving I guess Here are some excerpts qouted from NYT article of today: Spraying to Make Yards Green ... but With Paint, Not Water.I qoute NYT": ...

Lately I have been wondering if the tree needs to be put back up around here. For the last 4 mornings I have awakened to a pretty steady snowfall. Kinda hard to envision the fact that in a mere 6 weeks (42 days) I am planning to start making some...

The Poults are Coming, the Poults are Coming!

Rise&Shine Urban Farm   -   Apr 10, 2011 - By Susan_4

Due to an aggressive culling of my breeding hens,  I am down to seven hens originating from last year poults  This means,  I am later than usual with my first hatch.  But it is worth the wait.  Last year,  I thought the...

International Seed Day - April 26

IICFA   -   Apr 09, 2011 - By GrannySue

http://www.INEAS.org Dear Activists, Scientists, Politicians and Organic Food Advocates: We are writing to wish you accomplished goals, peace of mind and content in 2011. We thank all of you who endorsed the...

Hoop House is Up!

Wild Goose Farm LLC   -   Apr 09, 2011 - By Meg

The Hoop House is up!! I can't tell you how excited I am. Last week I had some family come out and help me finish up the base and put on the plastic. It turned out to be a longer day than expected, but it was well worth the extra effort. I only had to make...