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Vegetarian Hens

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Mar 12, 2010 - By Emily

Periodically, I try to review the sites that list our farm and keep them updated.  Yesterday, I looked at our eatwellguide.org listing.  I don't really like that one, because I can't edit it myself and it's just not user-friendly from a...

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Pea Planting I think not!

Dragonfly Farms   -   Mar 12, 2010 - By Teresa_3

So I wake up this morning ready to face the day and look at digging my next deep dug bed to find it snowing. Not just a little drizzle of snow a full fledge storm, so I turn on the news to find out what it states and sure enough. WINTER STORM hitting the 4...

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Our Freedom Ranger chicks arrived at the farm today today. This video shows us putting them in the brooder. These birds are from the Label Rouge program. We believe them to be better than the standard Cornish Cross chickens for the model we use to...

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Turmeric Cake

The Farm Report from Turkey Hill   -   Mar 12, 2010 - By Farmer Herman

Turmeric Cake This recipe is adapted from a traditional Lebanese dessert. Its lovely dense texture, gentle turmeric flavor, and subtle sweetness make it just plain perfect for a teatime snack, or you can serve it with whipped cream after dinner. 1 ½ cups...

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Chores and Chickens

Ms Robin's Garden   -   Mar 12, 2010 - By Robin_1

It's sure been nice to get this break from the dreary cold. We've been able to get outside to tackle some yard work, while getting a healthy dose of fresh air. One thing about living on a farm, the chores are never done. Yes, some...

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              We are in USDA Planting Zone 7   Spring is almost here!  It is time to review the planting schedule for March - April Plant tomato, pepper, watermelon, canteloupe,...

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Westminster Farmers’ Market Report from Maple Heights Farm Take up your Forks! You Can Now Begin Eating Seasonally in the Wachusett Region! Seasonal Maple Syrup: Your Vote Counts! Vote for Local! Our maple syrup producers are in full production! Look...

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When my alarm rang at six thirty on Tuesday morning I was in the middle of a dream about lambing. In my dream, our last pregnant ewe had her lambs, twins, and we were gathered around her looking at her babies. Mimi picked me up at seven and we drove off to the...

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First Sprouts of the Year

Wild Goose Farm LLC   -   Mar 11, 2010 - By Meg

The first of the sprouts have arrived, onions! In a mere 8 days the first of the onions sprouts have appeared. It still takes some searching to find them, but they are there. It's a wonderful feeling to see those first little shoots. I have to keep myself...

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Welcome to Florida .Now if you live in the Acreage, start testing your well water before you drink it or use it to irrigate  your vegetable garden!The story of cancer cluster now is going to a tv near you  after a national  coverage that...

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