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Member Boxes: Shipping Today!

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Apr 05, 2011 - By Poly

CSA and P.B. Boxes will be shipped today! Usually CSA boxes are shipped out on the first Monday of each month, however yesterday we were faced with a delay. Please accept our deepest apology for any inconvenience this may have caused you. P.B. Boxes will...

CSA full and Half Shares

The Kidd's Hill Billy Farm   -   Apr 05, 2011 - By Candi

Our goal is to bring the best of mother nature to your table. We offer half and full shares. We work with a local Baker. CSA runs from June thru October, 18 weeks. We offer home delivery, verity fresh produce,herbs,fruits,berries,and eggs. We incourage...

New Tiller!!!

Moonstruck Farms   -   Apr 05, 2011 - By Rowena

I love my new tiller!!! It does the work of a big tiller without swinging me around the world!!  It is a Honda 4 stroke and it starts easy and it digs!!! I worked all the compost piles with it, and then completed the new strawberry bed outside. We...

This morning I had to repair the Pivot and 1/4 mile of fence. Some fool decided to drag race down the side road and ended up in the riverbed. Serves them right!  Looks like this place is going to open its gates by July. All the new foundations are...

Our First Calf

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Apr 04, 2011 - By Emily

Finally, the April showers today are rain and not snow.  It's been a rather cold (and white) beginning to spring so far.  But it is spring, and so we're getting busier every day now!  Last Sunday,  I was hoping for a relaxing day to...

Turnips Greens and Turnips Available Now

Elliott Family Farm   -   Apr 04, 2011 - By Samuel_1

We have turnip greens and turnips available now until after the weekend. Be advised, we may sell to entire lot to a restraunt chain. There is a deal in the works.All inquireies are welcome. We try to serve the local patron first.

Opening Day at the Stanly County Farmers' Mark...

Stanly County Farmers' Market   -   Apr 04, 2011 - By Victoria_1

The popularity of farmers markets in North Carolina is increasing, surpassing 130 in operation according to NC Market Ready.Local markets offer customers fresh, locally produced foods including fruits and vegetables, meat products, eggs, artisan cheese,...

New Baby Beehives!

What's the Buzz?   -   Apr 04, 2011 - By Marcie

We've got nine new beehives. When we go out the back door the aroma of ripening honey fills the air and smells so SWEET! I just love going back there and watching them in action. They are so active, buzzing all around and pollinating everything in...

Week 14 Availability (April 4, 2011)

Renaissance Farm   -   Apr 04, 2011 - By Linda_2

Hi A huge thanks to all of you that came by the retail front this past weekend to share some refreshments and wish us well on our Opening Weekend!! The start of our 3rd year and all thanks to you and your continued support.  It seems like saying Thank...

"The Six Week Want"

Pure Earth Organic Farm, LLC   -   Apr 04, 2011 - By Troy

  The Six Week Want  A few years ago, I remember listening to a particular podcast by author James Howard Kunstler. http://www.kunstlercast.com That was the first time I ever heard the name of "The Six Week Want." You can listen to...