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101 Things to Do With a Tractor

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Nov 07, 2010 - By Emily

One of the things we're known for, and a point of pride for us, is that we do all our field work and hay making with a team of draft horses.  For us, this is truly what "sustainable" is all about; the horses help us to make the hay in the...

apple chutney

Kelvin Grove Farm   -   Nov 07, 2010 - By Smiokey Joe

A cool fall day and a bushel of apples.  Time to make apple chutney.   We've also discovered that if we run the chutney through a food mill, it is very similar to H&P Sauce.  Here's the recipe.... 2 lbs apples; peeled, cored, and...

CSA Information Sheets 2012 for Woodstock or Logan...

M's Organic Sustainable Farm   -   Nov 06, 2010 - By MM

Welcome! The new CSA Information Sheets are out and available at www.msorganicfarm.com. Pickups: Woodstock or Logan Square  LOGAN SQUARE PRICING ONLY: Vegie Share only= $405.00 Vegie plus egg $435.00 Half share $245.00 Half Share plus...

Pigs and Goat's Milk

Spring Hill Farms   -   Nov 05, 2010 - By David_8

  Along with the fact that I'm convinced raw goats milk is an excellent health food for my family, I'm also using the goat's milk to supplement the pigs diet. Ruminant animals are excellent converters of grass into healthy meat and...

New Kale and New Potato Soup

The Farm Report from Turkey Hill   -   Nov 05, 2010 - By Farmer Herman

On the first cool day for our five star crew, I wanted something special for them at lunch. We have been eating new potatoes for weeks as I had gotten a half bushel from our neighbors. Lotta taters. This recipe is really fast because it uses leftovers. We...

quiet nights

The Farm Report from Turkey Hill   -   Nov 05, 2010 - By Farmer Herman

The tide has turned. The seasonal tide. The lettuces that have been taking 7 to 8 weeks to market will now take 10 plus. Funny it has taken so many years to accept that fact. That after the October full moon, there is a full on shift; we will still have warm...

New Breeding Rabbit Stock Arrives!

Soper Family Farm   -   Nov 05, 2010 - By Angela_4

Today was an exciting day on the farm! We traveled to a farm near Vandalia and were lucky enough to buy all of their breeding stock! We brought home a New Zealand White doe, two Californian bucks, and two does that are a cross between the NZW and one of the CA...

Canning Christmas Jam Every Day until December 25!

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Nov 04, 2010 - By Sonya

As the holidays fast approach, we at the cannery are working seven days a week to cook our customers' favorites:  Christmas Jam: Our best seller contains blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries!  Great stocking stuffer or...

No G M O Food

Our Family Farm   -   Nov 04, 2010 - By John_10

Food   security is   becoming one  of the most important   issues in   our  country   today.  While    Europe has  taken action  to get rid of    GMO ...

Caramleized Bananas with Chocolate Drizzle

Cookus Interruptus   -   Nov 03, 2010 - By Cynthia

Not so local, but definitely fresh, organic and whole.  Very satisfying whole foods dessert.  Watch Jane make them and get printable recipe HERE .