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An Extra Hour? Or More Light?

The Orchard at Apolloson Acres   -   Oct 30, 2009 - By Allison

So this weekend is Daylight savings time. Some people welcome it, happy to receive that extra hour of sleep! And then, there may be those few, like me, who dread it! Living on a farm, I spend the majority of my time outside. Since I still have to work a...

Westminster Farmers' Market Report for 10-30-0...

Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Oct 30, 2009 - By Dean

Westminster Farmers’ Market Report from Maple Heights Farm Farm Fresh Food for the Holidays and Beyond! This week is the last regular season farmers’ market for 2009, but don’t worry, I have the answer to your fresh food needs for the Holiday...

Twelfth Blog From the Sheep Farmer

Shady Hill Farms, Ltd.   -   Oct 29, 2009 - By Ben

We are Shady Hill Farms, Ltd. ShadyHillFarms.com Exclusive suppliers of premium all natural family farm produced lamb, beef and pork to Great American Lamb Company GreatAmericanLambCompany.com We construe sustainability to include making the most of...

Picking the Reds

The Orchard at Apolloson Acres   -   Oct 29, 2009 - By Allison

Apple season is winding down...or should I say 'picking' season. We have a few trees left needing picked, but they are Red Delicious and honestly, our Red's are not selling. So rather than worry about grabbing every last apple, I think I have...

Obama's kids NO vaccinations!?!

Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Oct 29, 2009 - By Sharon_3

Just thought I would pass this along, great link! http://fto.co. za/opinion/ obama-declares- swine-flu- national- emergency- what-about- his-own-children -2009102515569. html Peaceful Blessings!

Last Day of the 2009 Market Season!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Oct 28, 2009 - By Kentucky Proud

Well, it's bittersweet but the 2009 season for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market comes to an end this Saturday. It means that our farmers get to start planning for next year, which is always exciting. But, it also means that we don't get to see our...

Eleventh Blog From the Sheep Farmer

Shady Hill Farms, Ltd.   -   Oct 28, 2009 - By Ben

This is the Eleventh Blog From the Sheep Farmer at Shady Hill farms, Ltd. in Newbury, Ohio. Visit us at ShadyHillFarms.com and or GreatAmericanLambCompany.com I am reminded that what we do at Shady Hill farms is renewable and sustainable, all natural. ...

Yummy Yam Frosting

Cookus Interruptus   -   Oct 28, 2009 - By Cynthia

Whip up your baked sweet potatoes, yams or winter squash with cream cheese and maple syrup to make this sweet autumn delight from Cookus Interruptus .  Frost Pumpkin Pecan Muffins , zucchini bread, carrot cake, ginger cookies or just put a swirl on...

Some Examples of our Sheep

Kyle Farms All Natural Lamb   -   Oct 28, 2009 - By Anne

The ram on the left is a January, English-type Suffolk ram, that has not seen grain since weaning and has been on pasture until being brought in for this picture.  The ram on the right is a May Ile de France/Dorset cross ram that was born and raised on...

Family Fun at the Farm

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Oct 28, 2009 - By Brian_1

Frederick County held its Annual Family Fun on the Farm Festival this past weekend.  This is a time for people to come to different farms and learn what the farm is all about.  What sustainalbe practises are in place along with free range techniques...