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Tuesday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Aug 10, 2010 - By Kentucky Proud

It's Tuesday and that means our farmers will be bringing their homegrown goodness to the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! The tomatoes are plentiful and come in all sizes, colors and shapes. Why not try a yellow, pink or green striped one for a...

An interesting week-end

Pine Needle Farm   -   Aug 09, 2010 - By Ann_2

  I had an interesting week-end up at the Eureka!  Fiber Festival in Eureka, MT.  They have a nice, relaxed, laid-back atmosphere up there, and it is a fun festival to go to.  There are classes on most things fiber related.  Vendors to...

hot birds

Auntie Annie's Fields, LLC   -   Aug 09, 2010 - By Elizabeth

It is hot, and the chickens are hot. They open their beaks to pant like dogs and their little necks wiggle with each breath. They hold their wings slightly away from their sides to let the cool air next to their bodies, which makes them look large and proud,...

Cake Trees!

Grow And Share   -   Aug 09, 2010 - By Kay

Freaking awesome! CAKE gives fruit trees away at concerts - http://www.cakemusic.com/gallery.html - Frank loves CAKE! (We give plants away, and hope to "soon" give away fruit and nut trees too.  Our Pepsi RefreshEverything entry to plant...

OIL SPILL IS GONE RIGHT? Guess who got it? CRABS!...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Aug 09, 2010 - By Tony_1

There is a saying since time of old: If you want to learn more what is happening at your country, try to read the news from abroad! Here are some news from China about the oil spill.They are spelling where did the oil go: C.R.A.B. Read more down below as...

Diversity Lesson

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Aug 09, 2010 - By Emily

Diversity is a word we often hear, frequently it is in relation to race, gender, religion or politics.  That word takes on a whole new meaning here at the farm.  We are a diverse farm in many ways.  We don't rely on a single crop...

New Idea

Double Check Ranch   -   Aug 09, 2010 - By Sarah

I have always been intrigued by the idea of getting milk for my family from my own cow.  I have also been disgusted by the practices of industrial dairy operations, so I now am trying to develop a notion of pasture dairy-ing whereby I can provide a...

tomatoes are starting, help me find a good garden ...

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Aug 09, 2010 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders, This week, we'll have squash and zucchini, cucumbers, bell peppers, a chili pepper, kale, collards, basil and cilantro, a few carrots, beets, onions, garlic, and potatoes.  I also think we'll have a few tomatoes, the...

Maldonado Maze will be open for business on September 3rd through November 7th, 2010. Many activities are planned for this season and we are sponsoring many charities such as American Cancer Society, Alzhiemers Assoc., American Lung Association, Scholarship...

Weston Hill Farm

Weston Hill Farm   -   Aug 08, 2010 - By eileen

Our hens are busy laying  wonderful large brown eggs . I am quite fond of the White Rocks I purchased this spring , they are quite docile hens and are so pretty to look at. This is a fantastic year for honey production ...our bees are busy! A busy bee...