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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members

Mid May on the farm means a lot of weed control. Since we do not use chemicals that means a lot of mowing (which also keeps small rodents from eating the crops, and this did happen over the weekend-something took out 1/2 bed of cabbage. Don't worry we have...

Each week I'll try to keep you posted on which vendors are going to be at the Market with a little Who's In, Who's Out post. For opening day... Who's In: Bouzies Bakery Chukar Dave's All Natural Herbal Seasonings ...

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Easy Herbal Healing For Heartburn

Morgan Botanicals   -   May 14, 2009 - By Jessica_7

Heartburn is often associated with indigestion, bloating, and dyspepsia. Most people can take stomach-soothing herbs as teas, and will find that they are as effective and safer then over the counter remedies as well as conventional medicine. When treating...

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Spring 2009 Fiber CSA Update

Breeze Hill Farm   -   May 14, 2009 - By MaLinda

Things are progressing nicely with the Fiber CSA. Several shares have sold but there are many more still left. This is an exciting concept for the knitter, crocheter, felter, spinner and it is an excellent opportunity to add some really cool fiber to your...

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Babies everywhere!

Pine Needle Farm   -   May 14, 2009 - By Ann_2

  There are 14 turkey babies, and 13 baby goats now.  The kids are doing great, all are looking like they will have some nice cashmere.  The baby turkeys are running around peeping.  The two turkey hens and the hen chicken that hatched them...

If you are near Westlake, Ohio you may want to attend the following fundraiser.  It is a wonderful afternoon to spend with your friends, daughters, sisters or invite an elderly widow.   I know you will not be disappointed.  Make sure...

Spring Has Sprung

Milton Farms   -   May 14, 2009 - By Carla

Yes, spring is here!  We thought the frosts would never end, but then the rains began.  Now we wonder if they will let up so we can plant.  The life of a farmer is so at God's mercy with the weather.  We can carefully plan, research,...

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A City Boys Organic Education

Miolea Organic Farm   -   May 13, 2009 - By Brian_1

Knowledge is Scary I grew up in Baltimore City in a mostly Italian family.  Mostly, because I was only half Italian by birth but practically 100 percent by culture.  My mom's father was a produce man and my grandmother was a great Italian...

car show

Rockaway Beach   -   May 13, 2009 - By Tom_2

This car show is in conjunction with the Farmers market and the proceeds go to a local boys ranch for more information call Paul Big Daddy Williams at 417 527 8169 here is the web site http://www.streetshaker.com

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Handheld Hummingbird Feeder

Golden Touch Alpaca Farm   -   May 13, 2009 - By Shelley_2

We recently purchased some handheld hummingbird feeders from http://www.theplantwhisperer.com and we are excited to see if we can get our growing H.Bird population accostumed to them. It will be amazing to capture some video of Hummers eating out our hands,...

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