Spring on the farm is a very exciting time. It is a time of renewal and rebirth that can be seen everywhere. Rhubarb, lettuce, and kale are starting to grow in the garden,and baby chicks,…
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Beer, wine, coffee, vanilla, cheese, vinegar, and pickles–these are just some of the foods and beverages we consume daily that are fermented. Did you know that the art and craft of fermentation is thousands of…
Lemon curd is a great way to preserve lemons for a taste of fresh sunshine in the cooler months of the year. Fruit curd is a dessert spread and topping that is typically made from…
Once we harvested our honey, we set out to make a complete meal using honey in all our menu items. From drink to dessert, we poured on the honey. The result was a healthy, delicious…
Whether you say “tomayto” or “tomahto,” we love our tomatoes! Over 7500 varieties are grown and enjoyed worldwide. While we often think of them as a vegetable, botanically they are a fruit because–along with its…
Nothing says “summer” quite like a handful of blueberries picked warm from a sun-drenched bush. Pop them into your mouth for a burst of deliciousness! Not only are blueberries tasty on their own, but they’re…
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County fairs bring back memories of days gone by, and take us back to a simpler time when farming was the mainstay of America. Fairs actually have a history that goes back to the Middle…
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This time of year, we’re enjoying the bounty of the lettuce planted earlier in the spring. What a treat to have farm-fresh or homegrown salad! Wouldn’t you love to grow your own lettuce and enjoy…
Farmers gather at markets to sell their products—fruits, vegetables, meats, and more—in parks, vacant parking lots, and empty fields on a regular basis, typically weekly, and sometimes even year-round. Farmers markets happen all over the…
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Did grow a garden, become a beekeeper, or start a farm make it on your list of New Year’s resolutions for 2013? If you say yes, we say hooray! Many of you are already farmers, gardeners, or…
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