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One potato, two potatoes, sweet potatoes, MORE! I luv sweet taters (that’s how we say it in Tennessee).  There’s nothing better than a big ole’ tater baked to perfection, topped with real butter, and perched on my plate awaiting consumption! Happy...

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Humane Meat Processing

Hurricane Farm   -   Aug 31, 2010 - By Chris

There has been lots of news lately about the demand for locally grown meat and the growing suppply being raised on family farms.  Of more interest, however, is the lack of USDA inspected processing facilities.  In fact, we do not currently have one...

Tuesday is sure to be a great afternoon at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! How can you beat fresh, homegrown tomatoes, corn, beans, potatoes, squash, eggplant and peppers! And, don't forget those homemade jams, jellies and baked goods. If you are...

Time To Get Caught Up!

Portage River Farm   -   Aug 31, 2010 - By John_3

You may have noted that my blog fell silent quite a few months ago. Back in the spring, the work on the farm suddenly picked up in intensity as the weather warmed up. At the same time, things started changing at work due to improvements in the economy. My...

Rosalyn Taylor of Hampton Roads Food Safety Co . demonstrated this recipe at the Williamsburg Farmers Market Chef Tent on August 21, 2010 1 ? 8 oz. pkg. of cream cheese 1/3 cup of sugar 1/4 cup of concentrated frozen pineapple juice or fresh pineapple...

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Barn with a Brunch View

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Aug 31, 2010 - By Mona

Dan has been working most of the summer to build a lovely set of stone walls just opposite the paddock and barn.  Our land from our back yard to the barn slopes downward gently and it’s along this line that he has been creating a(nother) place for me to...

Today is the last day to vote for the Williamsburg Farmers Market as “America’s Favorite Farmers Market”. Vote now . Saturday, September 4 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Find rainbow trout, catfish, prawns, other seafood, beef, apples, cheese, baked...

Time and time again science proves nature is the best provider of food. Human cleverness, as Joel Salatin calls it,can never quite get all the pieces of the puzzle together. Here's a great video showing the nutritional profile of pastured eggs vs...

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New Price List

Herron Farms   -   Aug 31, 2010 - By Tim_2

Posted by Herron Farms on August 24, 2010 at 8:40 AM Herron Farms Aug 2010 Price List ½ pound red worms 14.00 plus 8.50 next day priority shipping 1 pound red worms 28.00 plus 8.50 next day priority shipping The Worm Factory...

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New Price List

Herron Farms   -   Aug 31, 2010 - By Tim_2

Posted by Herron Farms on August 24, 2010 at 8:40 AM Herron Farms Aug 2010 Price List ½ pound red worms 14.00 plus 8.50 next day priority shipping 1 pound red worms 28.00 plus 8.50 next day priority shipping The Worm Factory...

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