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photo by Belmont Farmers' Market Happy summer, everyone! Are you a fan of farmers markets? Like a good giveaway? If so, you are going to love this: LocalHarvest has partnered with Care2 to create a summer-long contest called, “ Love Your...

THE GARDEN TEN COMMANDMENTS and HOW ORGANIC EDIBL...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Jun 22, 2009 - By Tony_1

As more and more people lose their homes and jobs in this faltering economy, we notice a new  paradigm growing from this socio-economic -cultural DILEMMA! Urban farmers are sprouting and transforming our community and backyards as...

This Week at the Farm

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Jun 22, 2009 - By Teresa_2

We had a productive weekend and are looking at a busy week ahead of us.  Things are really happening fast around the farm these days! The health inspector stopped by Friday morning to look at the Schoolhouse Cafe kitchen and help us make sure we're...

I have always encouraged new producers. In fact I spent years teaching people how to raise livestock, I still do it today. I feel it is important for one to get educated before starting on any new venture. I see too many people trying to raise livestock...

A Tale of Two Cria

Alpaca Farmgirl   -   Jun 22, 2009 - By Katy

Welcome to the Herd! It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was a day of easy births, it was a day of dystocias (difficult births), it was a season of tiny babies, it was a epoch for a rather large baby. One cria was up and running around,...

tomatoes...

Native Texan Farm   -   Jun 22, 2009 - By Miranda

Hi, All We have ready to eat, fresh, tomatoes! They are not certified organic, but are grown without pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers. We use only compost and organically approved fertilizer. They are beautiful, juicy and VERY flavorful!...

Running Around Looking For Horehound

Morgan Botanicals   -   Jun 22, 2009 - By Jessica_7

Marrubrium vulgaris is one of the first non-native herbs I learned when I was working as field biologist for Cal State Stanislas to protect native species. I knew the plant as a cough remedy and a candy, but didn't have much experience recognizing the...

The Tuesday Market has Two New Farmers!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jun 22, 2009 - By Kentucky Proud

Boy oh boy, you sure can tell that the prime growing season in Kentucky is about to start! Our Tuesday market will be loaded with all sorts of “grown by our farmers” goodies! You'll find the freshest and the best cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash,...

Why are we crossing Dorpers on our Suffolk Ewes? To get better lambs of course. The Dorper is a Hair sheep bred for meat production, unlike many hair breeds the Dorper is a larger breed with moderate bone. We started using Dorpers on our first time mothers...

Mud, geese, and June movie night

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Jun 22, 2009 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders.  We'll have some combination of lettuce, kohlrabi, broccoli, radishes, bok choi, snap peas, Asian greens, spinach, kale, and cilantro this week.  We might not have everything both Monday and Thursday, but we'll...