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GRAS and Nano Technology

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Mar 25, 2010 - By Brian_1

Food science is going nano; believe it or not we as consumers are now facing another menacing aspect of the adulteration of whole foods.  The FDA has a classification known as GRAS or Generally Recognized As Safe.  They have a list of chemicals and...

Lamb Meat

123 Farm   -   Mar 25, 2010 - By Jan_4

We now have our first batch of our own, farm-raised, certified organic & grass-fed Lamb-meat available and will be offering it for the first time during the Easter weekend in the Grand Oak Restaurant. For next year, we will be trying to breed with a new...

Rockin' Right Along!

Wild Things Farm   -   Mar 25, 2010 - By Terry_5

Things are rocking right along on the farm, ahead of schedule according to my notes!  No time to celebrate though, Mother (Nature, that is) could change everything in a second!  It takes a lot of courage and discipline to be a farmer for a...

We purchased our farm in the Fall of 2008 amid turmoil in the housing market. In fact, the steep downturn in housing prices was the only way we would ever have been able to afford it. Little did we know how severe the economic catastrophe would ultimately...

New Farmers Markets and new ways to pay

Clause Farms   -   Mar 25, 2010 - By Alexis

This year we will be selling at three new to us farmers markets Greene County in Jefferson on Saturday mornings 8-11-We'll still be there on Tuesday nights 4-7, Perry on Thursdays 4-6, and the Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market in Des Moines Wednesdays...

When the Buckeyes Crow

Cowmomma's Cupboard   -   Mar 25, 2010 - By Cowmomma

The American experience is unique in that it is possible to connect such disparate things as the NCAA March basketball tournament and chickens on a Northern Michigan ranch.This is that ranch, and here is the story: We do not have time to watch much...

Putting Faces to Names

Rose-Hip Farm   -   Mar 25, 2010 - By Karen_2

The new billy, Vortex arrived from Good Measure Farm. He's a handsome devil. Big, relatively speaking, black, bearded & blue eyed. Our deaf as a post geriatric shepard mix dog immediately tried to make friends, and just as immediately got knocked on...

NATURAL WEED KILLER

So Succulent Gardens   -   Mar 25, 2010 - By Blossomfarm

NATURAL WEED KILLER Ingredients 36 fl. oz BOILING WATER 2 Tbsp vinegar 2 Tbsp. table salt 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 tsp. powder dishwasher soap Directions Mix all together. Please wear protective eye, hand and body protection.  ...

Westminster Farmers' Market Report for 03-26-1...

Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Mar 25, 2010 - By Dean

Westminster Farmers’ Market Report from Maple Heights Farm Don’t Miss This Incredible Opportunity to Vote for Healthy Food! Mass Local food orders are now open and they will be closing on March 29 th . The next delivery day is April 2 nd with pickups in...

Clear the Bar Hoppin' John

Cookus Interruptus   -   Mar 25, 2010 - By Cynthia

Clear the Bar Hoppin' John Another flavorful vegetarian dinner that complies with the “Eat real food. Mostly plants.” message.Serve it with polenta or your favorite cornbread and braised greens .That’s a good meal.