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Saffron

Willow Springs Market Garden LLC   -   Oct 12, 2009 - By Robert_8

We have our saffron bulbs coming up again. Saffron is a crocus bulb that grows and flowers in the fall. One of the most expensive of spices because of all the labor involved in processing it. The 3 or 4  red stamens of each flower are picked by hand and...

October Newsletter from Kyle Farms

Kyle Farms All Natural Lamb   -   Oct 12, 2009 - By Anne

It’s Officially Fall at Kyle Farms! This past weekend the Genesee Valley Hunt Club hosted their annual Hunt Races on Nations Rd.Those who attended may have seen Kyle Farms ewes in a pasture adjacent to the racetracks.We are very grateful to Megan for...

Rhode Island Red Baby Pullets for Sale - Ready fo...

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

We have at our Archer Florida farm a limited quantity of Rhode Island Red Pullets for sale.  Raise your chicks today and have fresh eggs by Spring.  These chicks are ready for their new homes.  Call 352-450-6234 or visit our website ...

Going Boston ( or Boston Coming to The Westminster...

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

 I have listed our farmers' market on "going boston", a social network for venues and events in the Boston area. This should give our market some exposure to a younger urban population, that isn't really represented yet. If you can, go...

What Do Alpacas Eat?

Alpaca Farmgirl   -   Oct 11, 2009 - By Katy

Alpacas are ruminants. Their digestive system are different from humans. Their stomach has three compartments, and they chew their cud like cows do. However, cows can exist on low quality forage, while alpacas need higher quality grass and hay. Alpacas...

Darn Global Warming

Clause Farms   -   Oct 11, 2009 - By Alexis

Well here it is the second week of October and it has dipped into the low 20's and snowed with no real warm up in sight.  Boy I sure hope they fix this global warming stuff soon!  All of our fall crops are tucked in tight in cold frames and under...

Keep Your Lawn Short Or

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Oct 11, 2009 - By Brian_1

THINGS I'VE RUN OVER BY ACCIDENT So we moved onto an old farm.  Six generation of families have lived here before us.  Six generations of buying tools and loosing them to the outdoors.  Working on a tractor you get done and the crow bar...

Hey gang. I've been getting a lot of calls asking how much you get from a steer. The actual weight will vary from animal to animal but the cuts don't change much. Here is a breakdown for you on the number of each item per steer. This is a Standard cut...

Honey Pumpkin Pie

Bear Foot Honey Farm   -   Oct 10, 2009 - By Cheryl

Recipe: Honey Pumpkin Pie Ingredients 1 can (16 oz.) solid pack pumpkin 1 cup evaporated low-fat milk 3/4 cup Bear Foot Honey Fall Wildflower Honey 3 eggs, slightly beaten 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2...