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Zucchini Anyone

Blue Faerie Farm   -   Jul 30, 2009 - By Ray & Jan

So, for those of you who visited our main site, you may have seen the picture of us planting LOTS of zucchini. In case anyone was curious, here is a picture of SOME of what we have harvested. We were very pleased to sell 60 lbs of it to Common Market right...

I want to thank everyone who has helped us during my recovery. I am on the mend and should be back in contact in the next few days. The animals are all well and we are continuing to move forward. Things don't come to a stop just because the boss gets hurt....

August is almost here and we're loaded with go...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jul 30, 2009 - By Kentucky Proud

Saturday is almost here and from what I have seen, the Bluegrass Farmers' Market will be loaded with homegrown goodness once again! And, in case you didn't know, there is a difference between “local” and “homegrown!” The word “local” means that the...

In all of the hustle and bustle of daily life, it is a challenge to find time to slow down and smell the roses. I have written here of my restless pursuit of projects around the farm and my frustrations of always feeling behind in my work. Part of that comes...

Spruce Pine, NC Farmers' Market this Wednesday

The Mushroom Hut @ Fox Farms   -   Jul 30, 2009 - By Alan and Susan

There were quite a few vendors and shoppers out today at the Market even though it was a bit wet. The vendors have quite a variety for a small market.  There was cabbage, chard, kale, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, garlic, squash, beans, cuccumbers,...

August Localvore Newsletter: NH Eat Local Month

Monadnock Localvore Project   -   Jul 29, 2009 - By Jen

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oh, I just remembered...

Cloud's Path Farm   -   Jul 29, 2009 - By Sally

I completely forgot to mention that our last two wonderful interns have moved on to their next adventure ( bye, Mike and Johanna- we'll miss you! ) but now we have another two wonderful interns to replace them.  Welcome Monica and Tau from Ft....

Today is an important day for supporters of good food to pick up the phone and put the democratic process into action. Votes are expected to take place today on two pieces of legislation, the Senate's Agricultural Appropriations Bill, and the House...

did I move to Florida?

Cloud's Path Farm   -   Jul 29, 2009 - By Sally

This week's CSA contains: sugar snap & oregon giant snow peas Thumbelina carrots- yes, they are supposed to look like little round things.  I have never eaten a sweeter carrot than these.  I just wish they would come in a larger...

HR 875 Not all it Seems

Elliott Family Farm   -   Jul 29, 2009 - By Samuel_1

Many of us began growing and eating organic and certified organic foods because we felt it was good for us and good for our customers.The Department of Agriculture has given oganic farming a degree of support, but often far less than many of us would like.On...