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Westminster Farmer's Market Report for 05-28-0...

Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Jul 18, 2009 - By Dean

  Westminster Farmers’ Market Report from Maple Heights Farm  Massachusetts Local Food – Delivery Day is Friday.Stop by the booth if you want more information on this incredible opportunity to bring local food to you on a year round basis.We...

Saturday Mornings

Blue Faerie Farm   -   Jul 18, 2009 - By Ray & Jan

We had some wonderful and much needed rain from Friday afternoon through midnight. The field needed it and it gave me the chance to catch up on some much needed sleep. With sleep in hand, I was up more at my normal time instead of sleeping in til 7 or 8 like I...

The major project of this weekend has been the replacement of the shed door. One of the doors had been badly damaged before we bought the farm and most of it was missing. The previous owner explained that the wind had caught it during a violent storm and...

CSA Contents Week of July 20th

Maplewood Organics   -   Jul 17, 2009 - By Hannah and Eric

1 head of lettuce 1 pint raspberries 1 quart of potatoes (aout 2 pounds) 1 head early green cabbage 1 bunch carrots peas 1 bulb fresh garlic 1 bunch basil 1 bunch parsley 1 flower bouquet Extra choice items: lettuce, bok choy, radishes,...

Happiness Isn't having what you want.....

Greenjeans Farm   -   Jul 17, 2009 - By Jeff & Toni

“Happiness isn’t having what you want, but wanting what you have.” This is our family motto.These words are in a frame in my kitchen above my stove and have been since my children were toddlers reminding me and them to be happy every day for the people and...

Last Calf Has Arrived

Cowmomma's Cupboard   -   Jul 17, 2009 - By Cowmomma

Whew!  We just had the last calf of the season arrive on Saturday.  We had eight this year and that is a big jump from two.  That bumps our herd to twenty-three head of cattle.  We had three bulls and five heifers.  All are healthy and...

Happy Hot Dog Day-California Garlic Style!

Christopher Ranch   -   Jul 17, 2009 - By Justin_1

July is truly a great month for celebrating – summer’s in full swing, 4th of July, California garlic harvest is underway and – are you sitting down? (Drum roll, please)… July is National Hot Dog Month! In fact, July 19 is National Hot Dog Day, so Happy...

Garden Fairy News

The Garden Fairy   -   Jul 17, 2009 - By Ronda

Wow, time has flew by! Our Spring here has been long and cold. The Farm is now starting to look very beaurtiful after weeks of rain, hail, and even snow. We built frames to go over all the raised beds to either attach plastic or shade cloth to. I usually use...

I just had to share this. I was making my rounds this evening and noticed one of the ewes off by herself so I went to investigate. It was Fuzzy Face, the last of our Ramboulette ewes, I'm thinking to myself "is she lambing? Has the heat gotten to...

Keansburg, NJ  has a population of over 10,000 people, but is only one mile square. It has no supermarket, and the closest vegetable market is on the main highway, just out of town, which makes it difficult to get to if you are elderly and don't drive...