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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Kids remember
Auntie Annie's Fields, LLC - Aug 13, 2010 - By Elizabeth
As I cut up a watermelon for my children, I realized that they had visited the place where it grew. “Was that the farm with the pigs in the silo?” my daughter asked. “No,” I said. “Was it the one where there were all those ducklings crossing the...
End of the Summer Southern Pea Seaon
Elliott Family Farm - Aug 13, 2010 - By Samuel_1
The summer pea season was fast and furious. We picked sold and shellled a record amount of peas right on the farm. On farm response was so good, we didn't take anything to the Dallas Farmer's Market. Folks were buyng peas straight off the back of the...
Salsa Time At Herb'n Renewal!
Good Season'n With Herb'n Renewal - Aug 13, 2010 - By Karin_1
Just in case you missed the salsa sampling at the Tomato Festival last Sunday, Drew is making another big batch for tomorrow at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! It was a big hit so don't miss out on a another chance to sample a simple, easy to...
Common Chicken Diseases and Symptoms in Backyard F...
Fertile Chicken Eggs | Chicken Egg Incubators - Aug 13, 2010 - By Suzie OConnor
Most medical conditions that affect backyard flock poultry affect the respiratory system of the animal. This particular system includes the air sacs of the body, the passages that permit the intake and outtake of air, as well as the lungs. If you keep chickens...
CSA Contents Week of August 16, 2010
Maplewood Organics - Aug 13, 2010 - By Hannah and Eric
The first of the: tomatoes, green peppers, broccoli These may be extra choice items depending on just how much is ready. Zucchini, summer squash, cucumbers (these may also be choice items) Potatoes Green and yellow beans (slowing down) garlic ...
2010 Week 9 Newsletter with Recipes
Maplewood Organics - Aug 13, 2010 - By Hannah and Eric
CSA Newsletter Only four Winter Shares left! Volume 6 Issue 9- NMC August 9, 2010 Find us now on Facebook! Week 9 More beans this week! The zucchini, summer squash and cucumbers are starting to produce a bit better with the...
Surprise Publication
Pleasant Valley Farm - Aug 12, 2010 - By Emily
I truly enjoy blogging here, and I get excited when people mention that they read my blog. Knowing I have "fans" motivates me to post something when I otherwise wouldn't bother. I am still thrilled to see my name on the LH homepage...
Summer Savings!
Kyle Farms All Natural Lamb - Aug 12, 2010 - By Anne
Kyle Farms has decreased the price of our fall All Natural Lamb shares for the next two weeks! A Whole Lamb, freezer ready and processed to your specifications, is now $300 A Half Lamb is now $175! Visit our Local Harvest store to place your order!
Exciting News for Kyle Farms!!
Kyle Farms All Natural Lamb - Aug 12, 2010 - By Anne
Its been a very exciting and busy summer here at Kyle Farms. We've been very lucky to have the opportunity to tear down an old barn on some property we've been renting and build a new, modern, "non-raining in the barn" lambing...
Are You A Seed Saver?
Morgan Botanicals - Aug 12, 2010 - By Jessica_7
As summer is turning to fall, our gardens are beginning to spill out their seeds in great abundance, insuring us its future generation. Do you save your seeds? Collecting seeds from your own garden is a great way to preserve your prized beauties and save...