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NUTBURGERS!

Cookus Interruptus   -   Jun 19, 2009 - By Cynthia

These nutburgers are vegetarian, gluten-free, made with all whole foods.  Serve with Tomato Basil Soup and/or Massaged Kale Salad. Nice meal.  

Hi to everyone! We run a family farm in central Oklahoma.  We are transitioning into to sustainable and organic farming.  We raise longhorn cattle, mostly for show/pasture ornimentation and they are taking over our lives.  They are great...

2008 Wow what more can anyone say?!? I predict that in the very near future, '2008' will become a popular adjective.  People will ask each other how their day went and if it was akin to trying to patch a hole in the vinyl backyard pool with a...

First let me say that I was very disappointed by the low turnout at Todays Session. This was a perfect opportunity to have a say in the way this process is going to be implemented. If we want to have a voice in shapeing Government Policies that directly affect...

Lavender in Bloom - Lemonade with a Twist

Blue Moon Lavender Farm   -   Jun 18, 2009 - By Magdalena

Do you grow lavender? is it blooming now? The early bloomers in lavender world are the Lavandula angustifolias, the English lavenders. Their buds at the tip of a 12" or so stalk are usually deep purple, although pink, white, and pale blue buds are also...

Are You Nervous About Hops? Well Don't Be!

Morgan Botanicals   -   Jun 18, 2009 - By Jessica_7

Whether you're young or old, rich or poor, everyone experiences insomnia at one time or another. Why use over the counter sedatives when there is a safe alternative?So insomniacs, us herbalists have the answer - Hops. Hops or (Humulus lupulus) is...

Saturday's offerings at the Bluegrass Farmers&...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jun 18, 2009 - By Kentucky Proud

Saturday's market is sure to make you smile! Let's start with the sweet stuff first. How about some pumpkin cookies, zucchini bread, chocolate zucchini cake or plenty of homemade jams and jellies. Our farmers have been busy in the kitchen! How...

San Diego Slow Foods Stagecoach Days!

Biodynamic Buzz   -   Jun 18, 2009 - By Helene & Robert

It's been a year already.... time for another Stagecoach Days, a fabulous Slow Food event!! Sunday June 28, 2009 1:00-5:00pm Plaza of Old Town State Historic Park "Come support Slow Food Urban San Diego at our first fundraiser, a food...

My Neighbors Must Think I"m Angry

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Jun 17, 2009 - By Brian_1

We are a humane farm, which means we treat our animals with kindness and care and that extends to their own community.  We think there should be peace and harmony in the flocks.  They all grew up together; they are in the same pasture together and...

Knitters Challenge

Fleecewood Farm   -   Jun 17, 2009 - By Susan

It has been a topsy- turvy year.  Earlier, the rams eager to visit with their ladies,broke down the fence bordering the two pens.  So we ended up having lambs born in the late winter months.  We usually strive to have our births in the spring,...