The Blog Barn
Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Barn Collapse in Somerset County, PA
Peaceful Pastures Farm - Feb 16, 2010 - By Rene
Well, our neighbors barn roof fell in, killing one of their cows, and trapping two others. The weight of all this snow we are getting here has claimed several barns in the area. We have a few cows housed there, but not in the section that fell...
Work on the Sugar Hut Continues...Frantically!
Hurricane Farm - Feb 15, 2010 - By Chris
We've been planning for a couple of weeks to tap the maple trees today (President's Day). So...for the past couple of days we've been frantically working on getting the sugaring hut finished up. Erica and I were able to move the...
Fiber . . how much . . how often?
Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC - Feb 15, 2010 - By Sharon_3
What is fiber? A variety of definitions of fiber exist. In an attempt to develop one definition of fiber that everyone can use, the Food and Nutrition Board assembled a panel that came up with the following definitions: Dietary fiber consists of...
Grow And Share Joins The Great Human Race
Grow And Share - Feb 15, 2010 - By Kay
February 15, 2010 — Zebulon, NC. Fighting hunger takes a new path during the March 27th Great Human Race in and around Durham. A local non-profit plans to pound the pavement with supporters from all walks of life, raising funds for their local fight against...
Get to know your veggies--Spinach
Wild Things Farm - Feb 15, 2010 - By Terry_5
When I was a kid we had never heard of "fresh, raw spinach"; all we were ever offered was slimy canned stuff that mom had put some sort of meat (fat usually) to give it some kind of flavor. I can remember choking it down just so I could get up...
Glad my cows are not in a confinement system...
Peaceful Pastures Farm - Feb 15, 2010 - By Rene
Well, This is my first attempt to blog. I think a lot while I do my barnwork. I think a lot of times about what I'd love people to know. When we first decided we needed to get out of dairying, we were looking for someone who would take...
Spring is Sprung Again! Has it really been a year?
Merry Heart Farm - Feb 15, 2010 - By Jennifer_1
Wow, it has been a year full of blessings and lessons. I thought I would have more time to write, Here's why I did not: Our CSA has had three complete growing seasons and we are learning to provide more food to more folks. We have made several...
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
The Miller Ranch, LLC - Feb 14, 2010 - By Michael & Michelle
Ahhh yes, Valentine's Day has arrived. We are so blessed to have this wonderful home which provides so many opportunities to us. Our 5 year old grandson and I planted onion seeds yesterday indoors. Even 5 yr old Andrew felt the warmth of working...
Beefsteak Tomato - The Oh So Meaty Fruit!
Wall Flower Studio Garden - Feb 14, 2010 - By Karen_1
Beefsteak Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) The beefsteak tomato is an old-time heirloom favourite that has been popular for many years, due to its excellent productivity and wonderful taste. Because these tomatoes are...
Building a hoop house for pastured poultry - Part ...
JustPicked Farms - Feb 14, 2010 - By Cheryl_2
February 13 Building a hoop house for pastured poultry – Part 1 JustPicked Farms is planning to raise chickens and turkeys for meat this summer, and we’re planning to pasture them in movable hoop houses, moving them each day to a fresh spot of...