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End of the Season Cattle Wrangling

Hurricane Farm   -   Oct 13, 2009 - By Chris

It is come upon the end of the season for our borrowed field down the road.  The cattle did a wonderful job clearing out the overgrown field and we have high hopes for superior hay next season.  I'll be brush-hogging the remaining saplings and...

Black (Angus) Monday

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Oct 13, 2009 - By Emily

We said goodbye to our two black Angus beef cows last night.  Because of government regulations, the only animal we can legally process start to finish and sell here are the chickens.  All other meat animals get picked up and transported to...

Selenium Found In Fresh Garlic A Likely Boon For F...

Christopher Ranch   -   Oct 13, 2009 - By Justin_1

I hate being sick. I rarely come down with anything – knock on wood – but am recovering from a recent case of bronchitis. Apparently, my body does not appreciate it when I don’t sleep, sacrifice food, talk too much and indulge in one too many glasses of...

Comment on Paul Roberts Article in Mother Jones

F.A. Farm   -   Oct 13, 2009 - By Walter_1

As promised in my last post, I will give you my take on Paul Roberts' article in Mother Jones. It was titled "Spoiled: Organic and Local Is So 2008," and was published in March 2, 2009. Here is your online link. http://www.motherjones.com/e...

news from the farm

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Oct 13, 2009 - By Neil & Jean

good morning! well I just updated our local harvest listing- I can't beleive how long that takes.  At least it's only once or twice a year.  This is a brand new blog.  I enjoy writing so I'm taking advantage of this.  Just...

Spring - Rebirth - Revitalize - Renew

Trautman Family Farm   -   Oct 13, 2009 - By Scott&JulieTraut

I feel badly that I have not made more entries here. I have certainly thought of it. As I walk around the farm, I am constantly reminded of the Beatle's song, Father McKenzie writing the words of a sermon that no one will hear No one comes near. ...

Dairy Meditation

Trautman Family Farm   -   Oct 13, 2009 - By Scott&JulieTraut

I am trying to firm the habit of writing it down here, because if I don't, you won't hear from me again until...December! Just a short jot; lots on my mind but this is it for today: We've gotten to know a whole lot of really great people through...

Oven Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Oct 12, 2009 - By Sharon_3

By now, all of us with children have at least purchased one sugar pumpkin or jack be little to keep out little one's quiet and yet excited for the Halloween season. But, how many sugar pumpkins can you really have, why not make one of the best and...

Fiber Fairs

3 Hawk Alpacas   -   Oct 12, 2009 - By Anita

Hi everyone.  I am now beginning to attend some fiber fairs. My first one was the "John Blue Cotton Festival" in Laurinburg, NC. There were food vendors, a sheep spinner, wood carver, purse designer, alpaca demonstrators and products....

Hay

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Oct 12, 2009 - By Mona

There are several horse farms and horse owners here in our town.  In fact there are at least 6 horse farms/owners here on our street, plus the vet.  Our farm is also within 7 miles +/- of three different feed stores, each selling 1 of the 3 major...