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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Health Kick Tomato Hybrid Questions
The Greenhouse At Morgan Lane - Jun 05, 2010 - By Georgia
Health Kick Tomatoes: I just had a call from a customer wanting Health Kick Tomatoes.Supposedly lots more Lycopene than other tomatoes; and bigger, etc than regular Romas. We grow over thirty types of tomatoes…mostly heirlooms, and ethnic varieties....
Broiler/Fryers
Wilson Pastured Poultry - Jun 05, 2010 - By WilsonPasturedPoultry
Time to order your Broiler/Fryer Chickens, for our July 6th processing. Farm fresh brown eggs, join our delivery list.
The Market starts Tuesday June 8th
Greene County Farmers Market - Jun 05, 2010 - By Alexis_1
The Market starts thsi Tuesday June 8th fro 4-7pm. We have several new vendors on the produce side and we are very excited to welcome these ladies. I have noticed a trend in our market. Young women who are trying to make money to support...
Colorado Potato Beetle Blues
Wild Things Farm - Jun 05, 2010 - By Terry_5
Does this insect not have any natural enemies besides humans? The decision was made that this year the potatoes on the farm would be grown totally organically. In years past I've always used a little conventional insecticide...
Colvin Family Farm May 30th-June 5th--fifth week
Colvin Family Farm - Jun 04, 2010 - By Colvin Farm
As I type this, I've been run indoors by the rain--it's a nice gentle rain, but there's certainly enough that we had to get in out of it. I'm going to put together the newsletter, while Caleb and Isaac work on washing and drying the Spinach...
Charitable donation of Organically raised Tomato P...
The Greenhouse At Morgan Lane - Jun 04, 2010 - By Georgia
Wanted: An established local (to Delano Tennessee) Community Garden, or Church Garden. We have some extra Organically raised Tomato Plants available. Caitrin cannot possibly get all of them planted in our gardens, and then harvested. We are willing...
We will not go away willingly....
Trautman Family Farm - Jun 04, 2010 - By Scott&JulieTraut
I have written a variation of this to several people over the past days. It is current, it is exciting, I would tell everyone, but it is especially important for me to tell - because it is hope. It is positive energy, not the negative of DATCP's brutal...
Farmer's Markets in Full Swing!
Straw Hat Farm - Jun 04, 2010 - By Chet and Karen
We've had 4 Saturday Farmer's Markets already, at our new location in south Montrose. The markets have been well attended despite some "not so nice" weather and lots of wind! Here's hoping our windy season is about over! This...
Breaking Traditions
Wild Things Farm - Jun 04, 2010 - By Terry_5
Everyone knows what traditions are. Families have traditions at holidays, and there are certain ways that you're just supposed to do things. Well, this year I broke a tradition that I've had for I can't remember how many years--I...
Westminster Farmers' Market Report for 06-04-1...
Westminster Farmers' Market - Jun 04, 2010 - By Dean
Westminster Farmers’ Market Report from Maple Heights Farm Do we really need ANY more proof that healthy eating starts at home? This Week at the Market… Button Box Shadow Theatre is performing at our market this week and it is a show that you do not...