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Those of you that have been here know my old mare Smoke. She's the one that always has an orphan following her or a kid on her back. She's the one the boys grab when its time to move cows or go to a jackpot. She's the mother of my rope horse, my...

Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. Several years ago when eating at a good friend's home, we joined in her family's table blessing: "We are thankful for this food, and that we are together." Doesn't that just about sum it...

Thanksgiving Feasts

Hurricane Farm   -   Nov 22, 2010 - By Chris

Thanksgiving is almost here!  We've been hard at work preparing our customers' turkeys and CSA pick-ups.  It's been quite busy here on an otherwise quiet rural backroad with all the folks coming and going. Maybe you purchased...

Farm Fresh Eggs Available

Beech Tree Ranch   -   Nov 22, 2010 - By Bruce and Margaret

Our girls are highly spoiled hens, naturally raised, who enjoy the run of a large chicken yard and coop. The hens dine on meals of kitchen goodies, juicy bugs, and greens, and we supplement  their diet with grain. They lay only the best and...

Baking Essentials

Cookus Interruptus   -   Nov 22, 2010 - By Cynthia

(Jane is sweet on bees and trees, vanilla and Phil) Find out why as Jane strolls you through how to set up your pantry for holiday baking. Watch the video!  Click here.  

Thanks, garlic!

Christopher Ranch   -   Nov 22, 2010 - By Justin_1

Much has been written and many movies made about the first Thanksgiving but in my somewhat sparse research on the day, I can find no mention of GARLIC!  I searched several websites for a correlation between garlic and Thanksgiving #1 but, sadly, the food...

Farmer Stacey's Root Stew

All We Need Farm   -   Nov 22, 2010 - By Stacey

Farmer Stacey's Root stew... 1 lb of stew meat (the butcher at Lads cut it with the bone in for me either way works) Your Turnips quartered Your carrots, topped and halved if large Your radish, quartered Chopped Green onions to taste ...

That Time of Year Again!

Debbie's Garden   -   Nov 21, 2010 - By Chickadee1

I want to take the time today to say I am very thankful for all my family, friends, and customers (who are also my friends!), and for all the FARMERS and GROWERS. I am truly blessed with an abundance of people in my life who make me feel special! I thank the...

It never fails! At the first sign of rain the old ewes decide its time to lamb! 3 ewes got moved to the barn this morning and 2 of them have lambed so far. Lola has a set of twins and Emma tripled yet again. Everyone is snug & healthy in their jugs. A jug...

Last Beginner's Canning Class was a Joy

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Nov 21, 2010 - By Sonya

Yesterday marked our last Beginner's Boot Camp for the year!  That's always both a relief and a somber time for me.  I've been canning and teaching hard since May, so I actually got to spend a few minutes sitting with my husband...