The Blog Barn

Yesterday was our first day back at the Murrieta Farmers Market. It was great to see all of our market friends! Now that there is room on the permit for us things should just keep clicking along. Our county changed their interpretation of the Veterans...

Cabin Fever

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Jan 17, 2011 - By Mona

Although, perhaps with the alpacas we should refer to this as ‘Barn Fever.’   It’s the dead of winter, lots of snow on the ground, the days are barely above zero, and any slight breeze is simply bone-chilling.  Usually people just remain inside...

Poison-Free Poultry: Why Arsenic Doesn't Belon...

Spring Hill Farms   -   Jan 17, 2011 - By David_8

Snow Bird! I have been talking about how unhealthy chicken is from the conventional store forever it seems like. Just in case your not convinced, here is yet another report on just how bad it is. Spring Hill Farms pastured poultry is not fed roxarsone...

Brrrr....Happy New Year!!

Debbie's Garden   -   Jan 16, 2011 - By Chickadee1

Hi all, and a HAPPY NEW YEAR from Marietta, Georgia.  A week ago we got the worse snow storm we've had in a long time! I got about five (5!!) inches at my house, my daughter received 6 inches and she's thirty minutes north of me.  Not a...

Brambly Farms in Cochon 555 Boston Event

Brambly Farms   -   Jan 16, 2011 - By Ted

Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that we got word last night that one of our farm's pure bred Large Blacks has been chosen to take part in the approaching Cochon 555 event. This is a national event which is held in ten cities...

Growing Swiss Chard-EASY

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jan 16, 2011 - By Poly

Growing Swiss Chard - advice on how to grow Swiss Chard Chard is a green leafed vegetable that makes a good alternative to spinach. Growing Chard can be easier than growing spinach as it is better able to withstand higher temperatures and water shortages. ...

Thank you for your support!

Moonstruck Farms   -   Jan 16, 2011 - By Rowena

A family came to the farm today from the city....they were lost  parked on the corner of my property with me and the chickens waving at them trying to get their attention. I was so self-conscious because my place is more of a construction zone than a farm...

From Down on the Farm......

Rockgate Farm   -   Jan 16, 2011 - By Angela_6

Just an up-date for all of my loyal customers.....   I know that you guys have been wondering what's up.  All my goodies are out of stock, and I seem to have dropped off the face of the earth....Well, fear not.....I'll be back.  ...

That's a tough one. Where I come from Ranching is done from the back of a horse (or ATV) with working dogs, Handling and skill. Long hours spent managing and moving stock over large areas to keep them well fed and in good condition. Many of us have spent...

ORGANIC MATTERS........

Moonshine Farm Organics   -   Jan 15, 2011 - By Catie

Organic Food is Pure Food, Free of Chemical Additives Organic food doesn't contain food additives, flavor enhancers (like MSG), artificial sweeteners (like aspartame and high-fructose corn syrup), contaminants (like mercury) or preservatives (like...