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Modern day slavery in the fields ,farms and garden...

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

I have felt the fire of human abuse to another human through out most of my work in urban farming here in S.Florida.I never witnessed the form of modern slavery as applied to migrant farmers in the fields of this proud agriculural state but I heard a lot of...

The Cookus Cupboard: Nuts and Dried Fruit

Cookus Interruptus   -   Apr 09, 2010 - By Cynthia

Another installment in the Cookus Cupboard series on keeping nuts, seeds and dried fruit on hand.  Tamari Roasted Almonds and Sweet Glazed Walnuts add healthful fats, exciting flavor and satisfying texture to breakfast grains, salads.  Excellent...

Starting a summer productive organic garden in S.F...

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

The temperature outside the air conditioned room is now climbing into the sizzling zone.It is getting hot out there and boy , still do you want to garden? Well, I consider gardening  a THERAPY, so it is OK to sweat out the toxins and get extra vitamin...

Your raised bed garden - instructions

So Succulent Gardens   -   Apr 09, 2010 - By Blossomfarm

Even though I have many acres of land for a huge garden, I perfer this method for a wonderful easy to care for garden.   Or is it I am getting old and lazy?  I have notice now at Sam's Club and other home stores a complete wood box...

Mushroom Logs

The Appalachian Shed   -   Apr 09, 2010 - By Terrie

If you bought a log last year it's time to reap the rewards!  If you have lost your brochure, here's a quick run down: Soak the log for 24 hours (rain/well/spring water) Sit the log upright to aid in fruiting.  Check daily for mushrooms....

Brave New Food (Do you call this food?)

Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Apr 09, 2010 - By Dean

    Wired.com has a list of seven disruptive foods that could change the way we eat.      OK. So, I know about GMOs, but, organic pancake batter in a can, and nano-bots in your body, carrying energy to your cells? How about...

Our first batch of diner chicks came today. It is hard to believe that these soft cute little chicks will become an eating machine that will devour anything in front in four weeks. Then in another 4 weeks they will be ready for table. For the first two weeks...

Getting Read for the Cincinnati Fine Food Show

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Apr 09, 2010 - By Sonya

Very busy week in the cannery, preparing for the Cincinnati Fine Food Show, April 17 and 18.  Canned sinfully rich Raspberry Jam today.  As part of the 21st annual Cincinnati Flower Show, the food show will showcase 50+ gourmet food businesses, many...

Westminster Farmers' Market Report for 04-09-1...

Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Apr 09, 2010 - By Dean

Westminster Farmers’ Market Report from Maple Heights Farm You Are Making a Difference… The Westminster Farmers’ Market will be opening on Friday, May 7 th ! Watch this space and our website for information about a free give-away in the month of May. We...

Flappy Feet

Rockgate Farm   -   Apr 08, 2010 - By Angela_6

Flappy Feet, Flappy Feet, We've got Happy Flappy Feet.....   OK, so I won't give up my day job.  But, it's catchy, don't you think?  It's Spring on the farm, and hatching is in full swing.  I've got flappy...