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In a world traveling at a hundred miles per hour, we are determined to slow down one acre at a time. We can't claim to be 'certified' anything or 'organic' this or that, but what we know is that we do things like our great-grandparents, with humility, integrity and respect for the animals, land, and forthcoming generations. Join us on an authentic journey of connecting with our community, our food, and our future.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Wordless Friday
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Saturday, September 3, 2011
Where is August?
Is it true? Did I miss the entire month of August without a post?
It is. I'm soon going to be entering the ranks of, "examples of how not to manage a blog." Busy much?
Fall is around the corner; time for planting garlic, kale, collards, broccoli, carrots, beets and some other stuff to put on the never-ending list of things to do.
On a bright and happy note, the Montgomery County Farmers' Market Association is going to be adding a third market to the schedule in the Town of Candor! Fridays, 2:30-6:00pm weekly until the week before Thanksgiving.
Did someone just say Thanksgiving? I was still wondering where August went.....
Happy Farmers' Marketing, people! If you haven't signed up for the weekly (or thereabouts) e-newsletter, please do! mcfma2011@gmail.com. Put "Add" in the subject line.
It is. I'm soon going to be entering the ranks of, "examples of how not to manage a blog." Busy much?
Did someone just say Thanksgiving? I was still wondering where August went.....
Happy Farmers' Marketing, people! If you haven't signed up for the weekly (or thereabouts) e-newsletter, please do! mcfma2011@gmail.com. Put "Add" in the subject line.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
1st Annual Sandhillls Farm Tour
Do you like buying local? Do you enjoy visiting farms? If so be sure to take your family on the 2011 Sandhills Farm Tour! Local farms in Montgomery, Moore and Richmond counties are hosting their first annual farm tour Saturday July 23rd from 3-7 PM. This is a perfect family outing where you can tour the farms, sample great locally grown food, and have a day of excitement!
Each farm has a specialty whether it is with local food or providing outdoor sports. Some of the farms will have cooking demonstrations and family fun activities. If you are interested in attending tickets are only $10.00 per car before July 22nd! Tickets can be purchased from Montgomery Cooperative Extension office or you can purchase tickets at the farm site the day of for $15.00 per car (giving you access to all farms).
The list of participating
farms:
Clayton Orchard
289 Research Farm Rd.
Candor, NC 27229
Dewitt’s Game Farm & Dewitt’s Outdoor Sports
443 Jimmy Carriker Rd
Ellerbe, NC 28338
Hilltop Angus Farm
1708 Pee Dee Rd.
Mt. Gilead, NC 27306
117 NC Hwy 731 E
Mt. Gilead, NC 27306
Shadow Hill Farm & Kennel
1723 Belford Church Rd.
Jackson Springs, NC 27281
Triple L Farms
2205 Derby Rd.
Ellerbe, NC 28338
Vang Farms
189 Beaman Rd.
Troy, NC 27371
For more info or to purchase tickets come by the:
NC Cooperative Extension
203 W. Main Street, Troy NC 27371
(910) 576-6011
Come see us!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
speechless sunday
Notice how she always has one ear on me all the time? She's listening, even though I'm not saying anything.
Monday, July 4, 2011
a rug of many colors
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| Molly Alexi of the NC Cooperative Extension holds my pink basket liner rag rug~would be cute in a baby girls room, yes? |
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| Blueberries & Cream (near) and Sunflower (far). |
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| I love the different hues of blues together. |
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| They make great conversation pieces....I make them and put them on the table at the Farmers' Market, offered up for sale. I try to take photographs of them before they go to new homes.... |
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| Imagine, something plain and boring and folded up on a shelf - turned into something colorful, useful and beautiful. |
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| And they're comfortable to stand on - like comfort food for the feet. |
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| I'm grateful to my Mom for teaching me how to make them. |
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| Handmade by me, Farmhousewife, especially for you, with love. |
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Thoughtful Tuesday
As I sat on a picnic bench 20 feet away from these gentleman farmers I couldn't help but stare.
I know it's not polite, but they were all so interesting looking, and not at all aware of me and my camera.
I suppose they made me think of my "Papa" - my great grandfather and his son, my Grandpa, and how my time with them was precious. If only they could see me now. They'd be proud.
Wednesday morning - the good old boys get together and shoot the breeze; an old timey conversation and some coffee.
Not much of that goes on anymore - we've all become busier, faster, "go-go-go" and for that alone I suppose it is why I sat still and absorbed them. They were content to just sit and talk. Not one had to "go to a meeting," or "get to work," or rush home to watch the news.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
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