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Garlic makes your tongue smile

Christopher Ranch   -   Aug 24, 2010 - By Justin_1

  Why I had writer’s block for a couple of weeks when there’s so much to write about is beyond me. I blame it on residual fatigue from the Gilroy Garlic Festival (nice try, Garlicia) but putting these words on the page has gotten me jump-started…...

Scappoose Farms Farm fresh… Naturally! Well, here we are at Harvest Time. My favorite time of year! Our herbs are ready to dry, the vegetables are ripening and going to market soon, and the whole farm has a feeling of completion and satisfaction. The...

Supplies Needed

Grow And Share   -   Aug 24, 2010 - By Kay

We are fundraising now to expand our educational offerings for schools and parents, and prepare for the Spring plantings, when we give away garden plants to US residents who sign a Pledge To Share from their garden. We have a (chicken) Plate Sale fundraiser...

Tuesday Goodness at the Bluegrass Farmers' Mar...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Aug 24, 2010 - By Kentucky Proud

This afternoon is sure to be a great one at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market...plenty of homegrown goodness! Look for heirloom tomatoes, squash, corn, beans, peppers, cucumbers, eggplant, raspberries, onions, Amish baked goods, jams & jellies and...

Contest Update and Market Calendar for August 28

Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Aug 24, 2010 - By WFM

Thanks to all of you who voted, we are still in 5th place in the nation. However, we are trailing first place by a whopping 742 votes. Voting ends in one week, so we need your vote today if we’re going to keep our title as “America’s Favorite Farmers Market” ...

Bad Eggs

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Aug 24, 2010 - By Emily

I'm sure everyone has heard about the big egg recall by now.  Even though I have plenty of my own fresh eggs to eat, I still keep up on food related news.  We sold out of eggs quickly last week and I've already had preorders for this week as...

Growing Watermelons and Using EM-1

Willow Bark Farm   -   Aug 24, 2010 - By Pamela_2

Well it has been awhile since my last blog post. Our summer has been busy planting, watering, weeding and harvesting here on our rural farm. Southern Illinois has experienced record temperatures this summer along with drought conditions. With farming...

Another chicken processing weekend is passed

Blueberry Hill Farm   -   Aug 23, 2010 - By Carmen_1

We just completed another chicken processing weekend here on the farm and I am disappointed to say that these were the smallest birds overall we've ever processed.  Another testament to the effects of the brutal high temperatures and humidity of July...

more carrots! this week is going to be cool and s...

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Aug 23, 2010 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders, This week, we have onions, carrots, garlic, summer squash, basil, cilantro, beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, chili peppers, kale, and collards.  We will try to have potatoes for everybody, but the rain last week prevented us...

State Fair Winners at the Bluegrass Farmers' M...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Aug 22, 2010 - By Kentucky Proud

  Local and homegrown are always winners but the Bluegrass Farmers' Market has the blue ribbons to prove it! Two of our member farmers scored big at the Kentucky State Fair. The competition is fierce but they still managed to bring home the coveted...