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Tweed and I inaugurated the new farm tool this morning! We got on the new quad and took the sheep out to the open pastures. Tweed was thrilled to do more than just bring the girls in! He moved them through the gates and out to graze, kept them away from the...

Farm Math Challenge

Walnut Hill Farm at Elm Springs, LLC   -   Jan 14, 2011 - By Jeff_1

Have you ever wondered how much exercise there can be in farming?He is a math challenge for you.The first correct answer will receive one pound of ground beef courteous of Walnut Hill Farm.(Sorry this has to be picked up at one of our winter sales location, we...

How to Make a Hoop House or Green House for Cheap....

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jan 14, 2011 - By Poly

How to Make a Hoop House or Green House for Cheap. BuddyClubGardening This is for a small, manageable, seedling starter green house. Really this is all any small family needs, you can actually make it any size you need, small or large. Have...

Anyone Can Grow Sprouts - Growing microgreens and ...

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jan 14, 2011 - By Poly

Growing microgreens and sprouts at home EASY chicagobotanicgarden Nice video here, please click link to be directed to YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h1ADMsKQTg

I went out to check critters tonite and Emma was hollering her head off. I figured the goat was out or something. Nope! Screamer and Blackie had lambed! Both girls are fine and 5 new lambs on the ground. Screamer had 2 ewe lambs and Blackie tripled. 2 little...

Hogging Off Corn - One Man's Story

Spring Hill Farms   -   Jan 14, 2011 - By David_8

Tamworth Pigs I came across this old account of hogging off corn recently. Since I was already thinking this might be a good idea as I blogged about a couple of months ago it seemed a good addition to my previous post. HOGGING OFF CORN FIELDS - J.M....

How to cut lemongrass

Cookus Interruptus   -   Jan 13, 2011 - By Cynthia

The slender fragrant stalk that gives Thai food its unique taste can be daunting.  Not anymore.Watch Cynthia find the tender part. To watch, click here .  

Pleasant Valley...Forge?

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Jan 13, 2011 - By Emily

I've mentioned many times how so little goes to waste on a small farm like ours- manure becomes fertilizer for the garden, garden leftovers are canned, and the scraps from that process supplement our pig's food. The same is true for lots of stuff here-...

Canning Boot Camp memory

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Jan 13, 2011 - By Sonya

I love January, and canning in my warm Summer Kitchen, while gazing frequently at the white landscape and drifting snow outside.  Today, I heated up some locally-pressed apple cider to sip, and worked on canning Sweetheart Spread and Blackberry Jam. ...

A new year and a new approach

Painted Pony Ranch Micro-farm   -   Jan 13, 2011 - By Gary_1

Yesterday a reporter on television said that there was snow in 49 of our 50 states.  The only state without snow was Florida.  Even Hawaii had snow.  The snow and the freezing rain and sleet that preceded it coupled with several nights with...