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Can't Trust the USDA? Who CAN You Trust?

What's the Buzz?   -   Oct 30, 2015 - By Marcie

Earlier this week, a top researcher for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)  filed a complaint alleging that the agency retaliated against him for his research on bee-harming neonicotinoid pesticides — and for blowing the whistle on USDA...

HUNTER MOON October 2015

Cranberry Moon Farm   -   Oct 30, 2015 - By Miss Lisa

Autumn Blessings to Ewe All from our flock of lovely sheep.

Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. October is harvest season in many parts of the country. Corn, soybeans, wheat, sweet potatoes, winter squash, pumpkins, apples, pears, and many other crops are being harvested right now in a flurry of activity in...

End of Season

The Depot Farm   -   Oct 26, 2015 - By Phil_2

The growing season is coming to an end. Temps in the low 30's at night and a couple inches of snow last week has killed most crops not protected with row covers. The CSA ended a couple of weeks ago and I would like to thank all that participated. Your...

An income at farmers markets

Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Oct 24, 2015 - By Michael_3

   We have been selling at farmers markets for over 15 years and over 70% of our income comes from these open air markets. We love dealing with most customers, especially the ones that come back year after year. Some of our clients have afforded us...

Week 5

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Oct 23, 2015 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends, Are you ready for an Asian cooking party? This week we have all the ingredients for a delicious Thai dish – ginger, cilantro, lemongrass, shiitake!! Oh my. Add coconut milk and hot pepper, and you have a heavenly and fragrant meal. Also this...

Value of Herding Dogs with Livestock

Springhaven Farm   -   Oct 21, 2015 - By MilkMaid

When moving livestock, dominant animals can be fractious with the rest of the stock and having a good stock dog is an invaluable asset. We chose English Shepherds as our partners in this endeavor. They are an upright herding breed that tends to be dominant...

Time To Get Healthy Pork For Your Freezer For The ...

Brookdale Road Farm/ Healthy Pork Available Now   -   Oct 15, 2015 - By Scott and Gennifer

Guess who has hogs going in the beginning of November and has some half and whole hogs available still? We do, we do! This is healthy and humanely raised pork! No antibiotics or hormones ever given-these have been healthy pigs! Pasture-raised, fed grass, hay,...

Last CSA pick-up of the season

Salamander Springs Farm/Permaculture Organics   -   Oct 14, 2015 - By Susana

CSAers, It was great to see some of you out for our Corn Harvest & Husking Party last weekend!  Thanks to all the harvesters & huskers the corn is all out of the fields and drying down in the crib.  With a couple dry weeks, we should be...

8th Annual New Leaf Market Farm Tour

Golden Acres Ranch Florida   -   Oct 12, 2015 - By Bobbie

The New Leaf Market Farm Tour is one of our best events each year. So much to do and see - stroll and picnic in the serene beauty here at Golden Acres Ranch . Walk around the goat and sheep pastures, watch the big livestock dogs, go on hay rides and ask...