The Blog Barn

New Dominque Rooster

Borrowed Thyme Farm   -   Aug 28, 2010 - By Michael & Denise

We purchased a Dominque rooster and 3 more hens from a breeder down in south Jersey. We now have a total of 6 hens and 1 rooster for this breed. Now in the spring we can breed them and hatch out our own chicks. I can't wait for early Spring!

4H Fair

Borrowed Thyme Farm   -   Aug 28, 2010 - By Michael & Denise

My daughter is in 4H and has been showing her chickens at a few fairs this summer. We went to Stars and Stripes, the Mercer County 4H Fair and Salem County Fair. She won Best in Show out of 61 birds with her Dominque pullet! She received the Fair Ambassdor...

Freedom Rangers..Gettin' Acquainted

Homestead Pantry   -   Aug 28, 2010 - By Homestead Artisa

We had a chance to try out some Freedom Rangers meat chickens.  So this afternoon off we dashed as soon as it cooled a bit, to avoid heat stress since the day was bright and sun shiney.    Arriving at the seller's place, we drove right up...

CSA Contents week of August 30, 2010

Maplewood Organics   -   Aug 27, 2010 - By Hannah and Eric

Tomatoes - slicing and paste Some cherry tomatoes (maybe extra choice) Rattlesnake pole beans Beets Carrots Onions Potatoes Delicata Squash Apples Extra choices will include broccoli, summer squash, zucchini, and more! Please order kale and...

2010 Week 11 Newsletter with recipes

Maplewood Organics   -   Aug 27, 2010 - By Hannah and Eric

CSA Newsletter Only two Winter Shares left! Volume 6 Issue 11- Farm and High Street August 26, 2010 Find us now on Facebook! Week 11 This week we have bits of some new items for folks who pick up every other week: tomatoes,...

End of summer at Weston Hill Farm

Weston Hill Farm   -   Aug 27, 2010 - By eileen

End of Summer The end of summer is in the air. The nights are getting cool and the mornings here are down right nippy. The pressure is on to get all my fleeces washed and dyed and I am feverishly trying to be ready to go to Rhinebeck this October. Getting...

Westminster Farmers' Market Report for 08-27-2...

Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Aug 27, 2010 - By Dean

Westminster Farmers’ Market Report from Maple Heights Farm Prepare your Larder for Thanksgiving… Facebook… Watch facebook on Friday as vendors will keep you informed of what they will be bringing to the...

Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. The quality of food served in our nation's schools has been the focus of much attention recently, and if you have so much as walked through a school cafeteria in the last decade, you know why. Our kids...

What's Happening Saturday at the Bluegrass Far...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Aug 26, 2010 - By Kentucky Proud

  First off, let me say thank you for all of the votes that our customers have cast so that we might become one of America's Favorite Farmers Markets. We are currently ahead (by a slim margin)of all the markets in Kentucky!!! But, there are still a...

Santa Fe Black Bean Salad

Cookus Interruptus   -   Aug 26, 2010 - By Cynthia

(Joaquin thinks Batman is slapstick) Oops!  Nothing for the lunch box?  Company coming over to watch the game?  Keep your pants on!  This recipe saves the day. Utilizes fresh corn and red peppers that are currently in season. Watch...