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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Snakes and the Drought
McFadden Ranch - Oct 07, 2015 - By Marilyn and Jim
Today when I went to check for eggs I discovered that our big gorgeous Buff Orpington rooster was dead, lying in the back left corner of the upper chicken pen. I was sad. He was beautiful. He was the son of another outstanding Buff Orpington rooster that we...
The Mohawk Valley Trading Company products are now carried by The Fort Schuyler Trading Company a micro coffee roasting company in Utica, N.Y. The Fort Schuyler Trading Company (FSTC) is also a boutique, gallery and gift shop that offers Americana, vintage...
Turkey Reservations available!
Long Shadow Farm - Oct 01, 2015 - By Cassidy
We are taking reservations for holiday turkeys! Hoorah! All our birds are pasture raised on non-medicated feed, with no antibiotics given. This year we have mostly heritage breeds, so they will be smaller than 18 pounds. $4/pound with a $15 deposit given up...
Meatosticku Jiuando 5
The Harvest Bee Blog - Sep 30, 2015 - By K.T.
This posting comes at the end of a beautiful, early Fall day, following a long (by SWFL standards) bout of rainy, cloudy days. The plants definitely were dancing in the rays today, as I am sure all of you were. Now, as we turn the page into October, truly the...
Food and Tech Disconnect
The LocalHarvest Blog - Sep 28, 2015 - By Guillermo
Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. Now that I've settled into my new role of LocalHarvest newsletter writer, I thought I should introduce myself. My name is Rebecca Thistlethwaite and I live in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge region on the...
There is hope for farmers markets!
Good Season'n With Herb'n Renewal - Sep 27, 2015 - By Karin_1
As many of you farmers market vendors know, by the time the last hour of the market day rolls along...you are tired, more like worn out and you still have to break down your tents and load everything into your vehicle. And, I have to admit that I have often...
Fall CSA 9/25/2015
Tewksbury Grace Farm - Sep 24, 2015 - By Johnny and Leah
Dear Friends, Goodbye summer, hello autumn. We enjoyed this beautiful transition under sunny skies and fairweather clouds….aahhh, dreamy. On the other hand, you may have noticed how DRY it is, and we are gnashing our teeth about it. Though we irrigate...
Fall Recipes From Herb'n Renewal!
Good Season'n With Herb'n Renewal - Sep 22, 2015 - By Karin_1
Tomorrow is the day...it's officially the start of the Autumnal (Fall) Equinox at 4: 21 am! No need to put your BBQ grills out to pasture yet but it is a great time to start thinking about some Fall favorites like soups! We can't think of...
Harvest time
Windy Hill Grassfed Beef - Sep 16, 2015 - By Shawn_2
I have posted some pictures of the 2015 crop that were taken today. We have been blessed this year with plentiful rain. We also are fortunate to have plentiful Grass. These are some pictures of the beef we are offering for this year. They will be ready in...
How to Know When to Harvest Pumpkins
Home Farm Herbery - Sep 16, 2015 - By Arlene
When the stem starts to twist and dry, or the shell has started to harden, it's most likely time to harvest. Try piercing the shell of the pumpkin with your fingernail. If the shell is hard, your pumpkin is ready to cut from the vine. Leave about 3 inches...