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Christmas Eve at Hedgebrook Farm

Animal Husbandry | December 27, 2011
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My brother-in-law describes Hedgebrook Farm as “the perfect farm.” This is where my husband and I chose to volunteer our time on Christmas Eve.

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Report on the Small Farm Summit Held on Long Island, NY

Sustainable Farming | May 11, 2011
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Dr. Jill Tieman gives an overview of an exciting local foods event held last month on Long Island, NY. WAPF Chapter Leaders were out in full force to share life changing information with attendees.

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Adopted Holstein Thrives in Milking Shorthorn Herd

Animal Husbandry | February 22, 2011
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Brigitte Ruthman is a part-time farmer with a full time love of cows. She tells a beautiful story of a holstein rescue calf, who now thrives in a small herd of milking shorthorns.

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Washington State’s Most Prayerful Dairy Farm

Raw Milk | December 20, 2010
Mother-Prioress

Cloistered nuns on an island off of Washington state, run a certified raw milk dairy farm. One of the few monastery farms left in America, these religious women are keeping ancient spiritual and farming traditions alive.

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Uplands Cheese

Raw Milk Cheese | November 9, 2010
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Upland Farms Pleasant Ridge Reserve is an award winning Wisconsin raw cheese.

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British Grassfed Dairy Raps Yeo, Yeo Dairy

Funny Stuff | November 8, 2010

Yeo, Yeo Dairy is the hook in a new rapping commercial singing the praises of their organic dairy company in the UK. Close to a million have now viewed this video!

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Fantome Farm

Raw Milk Cheese | November 5, 2010
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Our series on Wisconsin artisan and farmstead cheeses continues with the story of a goat farm named ghost.

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Lovetree Farmstead Cheese

Raw Milk Cheese | November 4, 2010
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A raw cheese food safety pioneer, Mary Falk of Lovetree Farm in Wisconsin makes award winning cave aged cheese.

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Farmer Seeks Research on Dry Aged Beef

Sustainable Farming | April 5, 2010
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Farm Manager, Chris Kerston is looking for scientific research on dry aging of beef. He suspects it may make meat more nutritious and digestible.

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Consumer Protection Groups Pushing for Food Safety Bills

Local Food | September 15, 2009
Little Helpers in the Greenhouse

Homesteader, Chrys Ostrander suggests Consumer Groups supporting the food safety bill, need to make their support contingent on protecting small farms.

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