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Starry, Starry Sky
Double R Farm (Amish Country Soaps & Sundries) - Aug 31, 2009 - By Christine_2
Last night I spent some time looking around to see what is still growing well here on the farm. The Indian corn is stunning and vibrant, and I am wondering if the cooler weather has something to do with it. The tomatoes are starting to wind down, but I still...
MUST READ - Memoranda Of Understanding by Marti Oa...
IICFA - Aug 31, 2009 - By GrannySue
A citizens ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ (MOU) with the Federal Government PPJG Original Article ppjg.wordpress.com Posted August 29, 2009 12:37 a.m CST Author: Marti Oakley (c) 2009 Greetings: ...
Sheep Summer in Photos - Summer 09
Kyle Farms All Natural Lamb - Aug 31, 2009 - By Anne
A few images of Summer 09 at Kyle Farms, Rush, NY Protector llama checking out intruders to her pasture. Genesee Valley Air Show Lambs Playing "King of the Hill" with their new Guard Dog 5...
Week of August 30, 2009
Rolling Acres Farm - Aug 31, 2009 - By Denise_1
Week of August 31, 2009 Dear CSA Members, This is the final day of August and one would be hard put to say this has been a typical summer month. As I sit here at the computer this morning the temperature outside is 46 degrees. Brrrr….Fifty eight is the...
A Sad Time on Blueberry Hill
Blueberry Hill Farm - Aug 31, 2009 - By Carmen_1
It is with sadness of heart that I share that we lost Merry Cathy, our newest alpaca addition, on Saturday morning, August 29. In the last entry I had shared the problem we had with getting her mom, Sue, to nurse her. That got only a little...
Our customers are the "bestest" folks in...
Bluegrass Farmers Market - Aug 31, 2009 - By Kentucky Proud
Yes they are! One of our customers shared a recipe with me last week and I have to admit that it sounds like an odd combination but I was assured that it is wonderful and can't wait to try it. I'm going to pass it on to you so that you can add...
more mud, 7.5" rain in two days
Abbe Hills Farm CSA - Aug 31, 2009 - By Laura_1
Greetings shareholders, This week, we'll have onions, potatoes, leeks, beans, bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, chard, kale, chilies, and herbs. The Monday people will get sweet corn if we can get the tractor to the field without getting stuck...
First Blog
Shady Hill Farms, Ltd. - Aug 31, 2009 - By Ben
This is the First Blog by the Sheep Farmer at Shady Hill Farms in Newbury, Ohio. All feedback welcome. I have produced superior sheep and related products since 1964. We have developed superior sheep genetics and superior yet traditional methods of...
Calories Per Acre With Apples
F.A. Farm - Aug 30, 2009 - By Walter_1
Wheat can produce 3-4 million calories per acre and potatoes can produce 6-8 million calories per acre. But what about apples? I've harvested one Gravenstein tree and will do the next one today. I got 288 pounds of fruit off the first tree and my orchard...
Tomatoes and the Blight
Hurricane Farm - Aug 30, 2009 - By Chris
No doubt by now everyone has heard of the blight that has been ravaging tomato patches throughout the country. Despite our hopes of avoiding its catastrophic grasp, it made its way to our gardens this past week. We had many things going in our favor in...