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Tewksbury Grace Farm - Feb 27, 2010 - By Johnny and Leah
Our winter farm work has been in full swing.We recently purchased a walk in cooler and installed it in our barn.This will make our packing operations much more efficient, since we had been taking our vegetables to our neighbors cooler during harvest time.Now...
Winter Continues
Hurricane Farm - Feb 27, 2010 - By Chris
It was "supposed to, maybe, probably, it could" snow all week here in Connecticut. We had rain. But...Friday came and so did the snow. Finally! The maple buckets are in the woods and there is a fresh layer of clean, peaceful...
Time Stand Still in a Honey Yard
IICFA - Feb 27, 2010 - By GrannySue
As the slow methodical dance unfolds between the Apiarist and her hives, a drop of sweat slowly rolls down the back of her neck. Even at 40F in February, she knows that the actions she takes now can makeor break this colony of 50,000 bees. The husbandry that...
German Potato Soup
Wild Things Farm - Feb 27, 2010 - By Terry_5
I just made the most awesome soup. The recipe was on The Old Farmer's Almanac website. There are many potatoes still in the cellar waiting to be a part of a meal (some will be seeds for this year's crop, but shhhhhh, don't say...
Winter Squash and Sweet Potatoes
Double Oak Farm - Feb 26, 2010 - By Lori
So how do you get through the winter eating local foods? I suppose it depends on where you live. For some winter means cool weather gardens and citrus harvests. Here in my snow covered world it is a different story. I mentioned before that the deer...
Support a local CSA- Eat out on Tuesday March 2nd
Liberty Lake Farmers' Market - Feb 26, 2010 - By LLFMarket
When you eat out on Tuesday, March 2nd, you'll be helping to feed others in our community. A portion of the day's sales from the following restaurants will be used to help fund scholarships to offer low-income families a season's worth...
We're Ready To Get Back To The Market!
Good Season'n With Herb'n Renewal - Feb 26, 2010 - By Karin_1
The opening date for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market has been set and it's April 17 th ! It feels so far away with all of the snow on the ground but it really isn't! Yippee, we're ready to get back to the market! And, yes, I did say “we're”...
Cheese Strata
Lonesome Mile Farm - Feb 26, 2010 - By Kathryn_1
Cheese Strata 2 cups (3 slices) bread cubed. 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, shredded. 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled. I have also used ham, shrimp, and sausage. 1/4 cup cup butter, melted. 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced. 3 large eggs. 2...
Ziplock Omlets
Lonesome Mile Farm - Feb 26, 2010 - By Kathryn_1
Ziplock Omelets This works great whether you are camping or at home. A fun and easy way to serve weekend guests a special omelet. Crack 2 large or extra large eggs into a quart size Ziploc bag, shaking to combine. Put out a variety of...
I mean REALLY, who needs a greenhouse?
Rockgate Farm - Feb 26, 2010 - By Angela_6
OK, so I get all the info on sustainable farming, grants available, the latest technology available for planting, greenhouse diagrams.....blah, blah, blah. And with Spring just around the corner, I really should be paying more attention, and...