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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
spring grinding
Barker's Creek Gristmill - Apr 20, 2010 - By Woody
Spring usually brings a number of local farmers to the mill to swap stories and have a turn of corn ground into meal and grits. We normally have seed for 12 or 13 heirloom varieties by this time of year. This year we only have 5 varieties. I...
Surprise Barnyard Mix Fertile Chicken Eggs on Sal...
Fertile Chicken Eggs | Chicken Egg Incubators - Apr 20, 2010 - By Suzie OConnor
Fertie Chicken Eggs on Sale this week = Surprise Barnyard Variety Dozen only $10.00 a dz. Order now and we will ship within 48 hours of receipt of order. In this mix you will get Rhode Island Reds mixed with Barred Rocks. Awesome egg...
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Champ Peak Farm - Apr 20, 2010 - By Velma
Beautiful rainy spring here in Lincoln County, I can almost hear the grass growing. I have added two more babies to the herd. One Doe, One buckling born on the 10th, healthy and happy. We disbudded on Saturday afternoon and now we are ready for the next wave...
Farm Life
Sweet Harmony Farm - Apr 20, 2010 - By Mona
I’m back! For the past couple of weeks I’ve had the privilege of serving as a juror for the US District Court. It was a wonderful experience, but it’s nice to be back to the routine of our daily life. I had to be out of the house first thing in...
Seed Balls From Wall Flower Studio - Throw and Gro...
Wall Flower Studio Garden - Apr 20, 2010 - By Karen_1
Creating Seed Balls ~ Rural Sustainable Guerrilla Gardening : ) The first time I ever heard of the concept of making and using "Seed balls" , I was enamoured with the whole idea, and was determined to make some. It took me a while to get my...
Open Farm Day at Wild Things
Wild Things Farm - Apr 20, 2010 - By Terry_5
Last Saturday was Open Farm for new members of Wild Things' CSA. Many of the new members, as well as returning members, enjoyed the sunshine and wandering around the farm. Oliver the cat got in on the action.... Whitt the horse enjoyed...
#2: Canning tip of the week!
The Jam and Jelly Lady - Apr 20, 2010 - By Sonya
Salsa: the number one rated condiment in America! And one of the most dangerous to can, if you don't take simple precautions. I've seen time and again, someone without any canning experience say, "I've got this GREAT salsa...
Who would want to 'dis backyard chickens?
Westminster Farmers' Market - Apr 20, 2010 - By Dean
This commentary in "Poultry USA" caught my eye. Editor Gary Thornton states, "Backyard poultry keeping will influence consumer views and possibly, at some point, buying behavior for retail poultry products." http://www.wattagnet.c...
Yellow Jackets, Fruit Flies and Ants" Oh My ...
Zina's Produce - Apr 20, 2010 - By Zina
Last year was a first for me to have to contend with yellow jackets. I am a bee keeper; the idea of them really doesn’t bother me so much. But we run a fruit stand selling 50-60 boxes of peaches a week. So this was something I needed to address! Now after much...
A Productive Week
JustPicked Farms - Apr 20, 2010 - By Cheryl_2
April 19 A productive week This has been a very productive week at JustPicked Farms. On Thursday morning, I got a call at 5:30 am from the postoffice saying my chicks had arrived and I needed to pick them up. When I got there, they handed...