The Blog Barn

Sunday morning dawned cool and beautiful. Sean and I talked about the possibilities for the day over breakfast trying to decide which of the many projects that we have going would be the best use of our time. Sean asked if he could feed the chickens before we...

Gourmet Lettuce Mix

The Appalachian Shed   -   Jun 01, 2009 - By Terrie

We will have fresh Organic gourmet lettuce mix again this week at the Johnson City Farmers Market.  Quanities are limited so come early!   Rhubarb sold out last weekend in the first hour so if you want to bake that pie come on down after your...

Our first egg!

The Appalachian Shed   -   Jun 01, 2009 - By Terrie

It's been an exciting week here on the farm.  Rupert has discovered he is a rooster and he has found his voice.  And what a fine boisterous voice it is! In keeping with Rupert's new discovery, one of our girls has...

Sorry for my tardiness in posting its been a busy week. We had 3 steers butchered last week and one of them only graded Select. So, as per our protocols we Ground him. This time we decided to have some fun and have each primal ground seperately. Chuck, Round,...

What's happening Tuesday at the market!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   May 31, 2009 - By Kentucky Proud

What a beautiful day Saturday turned out to be. Mother Nature was very cooperative by holding off the rain until after the market and that meant that our shoppers could enjoy the sunshine as much as we did. Speaking of shoppers, it was wonderful to see so many...

2nd Annual World Alpaca Conference Blog Coverage

Alpaca Farmgirl   -   May 31, 2009 - By Katy

This week I’m gearing up for the National Alpaca Conference and Show. This year AOBA (Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association) is hosting the Second Annual World Alpaca Conference in Cleveland, Ohio June 3-7. It is to be held at the I-X Center and will include...

The coop project has moved along to the point that I needed to start thinking about the roof. My design hadn't moved beyond laying out the walls and they had recently been framed in. For a little while I entertained the idea of putting off the roof and...

WILD FOOD is NATURAL and GMO FREE...Introducing WI...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   May 30, 2009 - By Tony_1

Have you ever wandered in the wilderness searching for a wild edible weed /vegetable to eat?Man's best friend the dog does that. Unless it is advertized or certified or recomended or imported or whatever,people wont eat it ..because it is wild or weird...

Massaged Kale Salad with Currants and Gorgonzola

Cookus Interruptus   -   May 30, 2009 - By Cynthia

Massaging tough dark leafy greens renders them tender and tasty.  We then combine the wilted greens with apples, Gorgonzola, currants and dressing to create a pack and go salad that is major nutritious and major delicious.  Find out how to make it at...

Lettuce from the garden deserves a dressing made f...

So Succulent Gardens   -   May 30, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

We harvest our herbs at the peak of freshness and infuse in white wine champagne stock vinegar.  Our Herbes de Provence Champagne Vinegar changes with the growing season, Tarragon, basil, lavender, chive, fennel, thyme, bay leaves, lemon thyme, and garden...