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Thanksgiving Turkey Ready To Go

Hoosierfarm   -   Nov 23, 2009 - By Shirley

Have gotten my Thanksgiving turkey processed and ready to go. She weighted in at about 25-28 lbs. Can’t wait to see what she taste like. This is my first year of doing my own bird. So much to be thankful for. Sometimes I think this world is falling apart but...

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year-Turkey Time

Christopher Ranch   -   Nov 23, 2009 - By Justin_1

We are about to embark on the most wonderful time of the year. You know, that glorious time, when loved ones gather near, chestnuts begin roasting on that open fire, and the halls are being decked with boughs of holly. Christmas, right? Close……...

Feeding Time

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Nov 23, 2009 - By Mona

In the mornings I go out to the barn to check on the alpacas.  They’re always fine, quietly munching on hay or cushed chewing their cud.  Sometimes they’re out in the pasture grazing.  I can’t imagine what’s out there this time of year to graze...

Thanksgiving 2009 At Poverty Acres

Poverty Acres   -   Nov 23, 2009 - By Sam or MaryAnn

Thanksgiving 2009 at Poverty Acres We are again preparing for winter at the farm. Many flowers, plants, trees and weeds have gone to sleep until next spring. This year has sure been an adventure, to say the least. We thought Art was going to be able to...

Herbs in an Advent Wreath

So Succulent Gardens   -   Nov 23, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

Herbs in an Advent Wreath There are many legends about herbs and the roles they played in the Christmas story. The wreath circle stands for eternity, the following is an explanation of herbs often found in an advent  wreath: Juniper, cedar...

We finally have a front-end loader

Twin Creeks Farms- Wesley Stephens and Bethany Stephens   -   Nov 23, 2009 - By Wesley and Bethany

We are thankful to report that we finally have a front-end loader on one of our tractors. As is the case with most of our equipment, the tractor was purchased about 40 years ago, but we have never had a loader. To make a long story short, we found a good deal...

RECIPE FOR PIE CRUST USING PRAIRIE PRIDE FARM REND...

Prairie Pride Farm of Minnesota   -   Nov 22, 2009 - By Dawn, past 4-H member

THIS IS A GREAT RECIPE FOR AN OLD FASHIONED PIE CRUST USING LARD.  FLAKEY AND FLAVORFUL.  YOU CAN ALSO USE HALF BUTTER AND HALF LARD 9 INCH TWO CRUSTS: 2 c. flour 1 tsp. salt 2/3 c. lard 1/4 c. water Mix flour and salt...

Thanksgiving Turkeys

North Sea Farms/ King's Farm Stand   -   Nov 22, 2009 - By Richard_4

It is almost time for the BIG HOLIDAY FEAST! If you haven't already pre ordered your bird for the Holiday you are in luck! King's Farm has excess 17-20 pound birds (other sizes available too) as well as Turkey breasts, wings, and legs to please...

Calvin's Party

Maplewood Organics   -   Nov 22, 2009 - By Hannah and Eric

My big boy had his first birthday party ever today, surrounded by friends and family who love him. The highlight I think was the bounce house that Grampa got at a lawn sale this summer that we borrowed for the day.

Getting Started

Emma's Family Farm in Maine   -   Nov 21, 2009 - By Rose and Steve

It has been sort of embarrassing: for almost a year there's been a link to a blog on our LH listing and the blog has been empty. It seemed as though there was always something that was more important; and life moved on relentlessly without ever leaving...