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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Boulder Belt Farm Share Initiative, Week 12
Boulder Belt Eco-Farm - Jul 05, 2009 - By Lucy
It's Tuesday and that means it is the beginning on another farm share cycle. The big news here is it is hot and humid which makes farm work miserable. We combat the heat and humidity by starting work early in the morning so we can get work done before it...
Encouraging Gardening vs. Niche Protection
F.A. Farm - Jul 04, 2009 - By Walter_1
Over the last five years, I have run into several people here in Whatcom Country who seem to think that niche protection is a good idea. To me, this is nonsensical. On the one hand, people pay lip service to incubating new farmers, but on the other hand, they...
The Secret Garden Tour in Brown County the 11th an...
Kiss My Grass Farm - Jul 04, 2009 - By Dot and Brian
Just wanted to to drop you a note about the Secret Garden tour in Brown County, Indiana taking place July 11 & 12th. The tour features gardens that are not usually open to the public. It is sponsored by the garden club and is one of...
7/3/09 Farm Update
Tewksbury Grace Farm - Jul 04, 2009 - By Johnny and Leah
Hope you enjoyed this week’s share of our farm.Unfortunately this will be the last salad mix you receive until fall.During the warmer months, we focus on growing head lettuce instead of the salad mix, which doesn’t do as well during the warm weather.Here is...
Meet me at The Brown County Village Market for a m...
Kiss My Grass Farm - Jul 04, 2009 - By Dot and Brian
House Bill 1309 passed into law about a month ago. We've been waiting very impatiently for it to go into affect July 1st. It's a great thing for home based vendors and consumers alike. It means we are now able to sell baked goods we've produced in...
BEEF DAYS
Ebersole Cattle Company - Jul 03, 2009 - By ShanenEbersole
Well, it is that time of year. HARVEST TIME. We have been busy AI'ing cows, and making sure that all of the calves are healthy on pasture. And feeding the beef. The beef have been growing great and we have 2 calves that are finishing...
Itch, Itch, Scratch, Scratch
Hurricane Farm - Jul 03, 2009 - By Chris
Well, I managed to get tons of poison ivy all over my arms and hands from working in the new pasture. I had to brush hog some areas to run the fencing and it did not dry out enough with all the rain so I ended up covered with it. It's really...
Turn Up the Heat Molasses BBQ Sauce
Cookus Interruptus - Jul 03, 2009 - By Cynthia
Rich, thick and hot. Cook in cast iron and up your iron intake. Use on pastured meats or beans.
Growing herbs in the sizzling summer of Florida.Un...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Jul 03, 2009 - By Tony_1
In exploring and researching the roots of growing herbs in the tropical zone of Florida I stumbled on the mystical meanings as revealed throyghthe ancient healing arts of Ayuervida and TCM(TraditionalChinese Medicine). It is so funny that we are witnessing...
CSA Contents Week of July 6th
Maplewood Organics - Jul 03, 2009 - By Hannah and Eric
Beet greens Radishes - for sure Bok Choi Red head lettuce Green head lettuce Green onions New potatoes (most likely...maybe one more week) Dill Flower bouquet FREE EXTRAS (take it or leave it): Kale and Swiss Chard Trade items: lettuce,...