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I've never been a picky eater....except for blue cheese....and organ meats....and black licorice...and just about anything from the ocean. OK , so maybe I'm a bit of a picky eater! In any case, I have never been a fan of sauerkraut. As a kid I...

We are still shipping Day Old Chicks - Layers by S...

Fertile Chicken Eggs | Chicken Egg Incubators   -   Nov 12, 2009 - By Suzie OConnor

We still have day old Rhode Island Reds and New Hampshire Reds chicks for sale.  Order your chicks today and have fresh eggs by this spring.   Anyone looking to do a fun and easy science fair project?  We have the perfect project for you -...

Brown Sugar Apple PIe

Cookus Interruptus   -   Nov 11, 2009 - By Cynthia

Steve groans with pleasure as he savors a big bite.  Make this apple pie soon.  Surround it with a whole grain butter crust.   Use local apples.  Simple pleasures.  

The plight of Farm and Garden workers in Florida.T...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Nov 11, 2009 - By Tony_1

The local  Palm Beach Post news paper reported today about another crime against workers who work out in the fields , in this instance make their living by trimming trees . Two armed men approached three workers ,one African American foreman...

2009 Pecans

Debbie's Garden   -   Nov 11, 2009 - By Chickadee1

Hey everyone, hope everyone is doing well!  I believe the drought is officially over here in Georgia, and then some!  I think we are all a little weary of the rain.  On another subject, can you believe I am still picking green beans in ...

The Magnitude of the Problem

F.A. Farm   -   Nov 11, 2009 - By Walter_1

Most people don't really grasp the magnitude of the peak oil problem as it relates to agriculture. Ever since the 1950's, there have been plenty of adverts extolling all the things that are made with petroleum products - from nylons to Nintendos. In...

Holiday Markets

Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Nov 11, 2009 - By Dean

Mark These Dates on Your Calendar The Westminster Farmers' Market is running two holiday markets this year. Friday, November 20, 2009 and Friday December 11, 2009. Watch this blog for more information, from Kerrie Hertel.

End-of-Year Fund Drive and "Garden In A Box&q...

Grow And Share   -   Nov 11, 2009 - By Kay

At this time of the year, we know you are likely thinking about charitable donations as well as holiday shopping. We at Grow And Share would like to help you on both fronts. We'd like you to give us your tax deductible donation, and in return we'll...

Sweet!

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Nov 10, 2009 - By Emily

As the year goes on, I'm finding more and more of our home-canned goodies are selling, but I've had a few comments that too much of it is hot for some tastes.  I like a good spicy sauce, but I realize not everyone appreciates it and some...

It started badly and went downhill from there. Strike one... I turned into the driveway and began picking my way among the potholes. It was exactly one year ago on a sunny day in early November. We had just closed the deal to purchase this small farm and...