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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
White House Dinner Showcases Local Produce
Christopher Ranch - Nov 25, 2009 - By Justin_1
The Obamas hosted their first official state dinner last night in the White House garden, and fresh vegetables were a key ingredient. The menu was created by First Lady Michelle Obama, White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford, and NY...
Eastern Wake News Article about Grow And Share Non...
Grow And Share - Nov 25, 2009 - By Kay
Thank you, Eastern Wake News & Denise Sherman, for today’s write-up of Grow And Share - http://www.easternwakenews.com/news/story/5464.html . It includes information on Grow And Share’s history, its upcoming activities, and recent school...
Thanksgiving week, lots of fantastic greens right ...
Abbe Hills Farm CSA - Nov 25, 2009 - By Laura_1
Greetings shareholders, This Tuesday, I plan to give you potatoes, onions, beets, turnips, squash, radishes of all sorts, Chinese cabbage, lettuce, bok choi, spinach maybe, broccoli, brussels sprouts, chard, mustard greens, kale, arugula,...
Kefir Grains
The Appalachian Shed - Nov 24, 2009 - By Terrie
If you've been trying to find them-- we've got 'em! Our kefir grains have been growing, and growing, and growing. Nice plump, healthy grains ready for use. No reconstituting needed. If you don't live nearby, we can...
EGGS!
The Appalachian Shed - Nov 24, 2009 - By Terrie
The girls are scampering about to find every last bit of "green" to eat. Little rascals ate our entire winter bed of lettuce! While most are molting and getting ready for winter mode, we still have some layers. Free range eggs will be...
Holiday Market
The Appalachian Shed - Nov 24, 2009 - By Terrie
Holiday Market The Mountain City Farmers Market is sponsoring a Holiday Market on Saturday, November 28 from 9 - 2. We will have some fresh eggs and craft items for sale. Great hostess gifts and stocking stuffers! Come by and visit!
In the Future
Miolea Organic Farm - Nov 24, 2009 - By Brian_1
We do a lot of research in order to learn what we are doing be it right or wrong. Farming is one of the few professions that I know of that is backed by University researchers, extension services and educational knowledge resources. We do...
Quality Foods and Good Medicine for the Body and t...
Mamushi Nature Farm - Nov 24, 2009 - By Dr. Haddox
Mamushi Nature Farm produce foods using the Japanese Nature farming method. We produce quality plants and animals for human consumption. We help our customers in their efforts to obtain the best meats, milk, butter, plants, and fruits and...
Forever Young - Garlic is Among 8 "Stay-Young...
Christopher Ranch - Nov 23, 2009 - By Justin_1
Move over Botox and facelifts. Hello, grapefruit, almonds, avocados and garlic. Why pay for chemicals and surgery, when there are various healthful foods and beverages that can also help prevent aging, in addition to strengthening your health, increasing...
Agro-Imperialism
F.A. Farm - Nov 23, 2009 - By Walter_1
Here is a link to yesterday's article in The New York Times on agro-imperialism. Unfortunately, this is a trend that is gathering steam. The lead example is Saudi Arabia, who had started a program of intensive wheat cultivation in their own country from...