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Blueberry Blues

Posted on Tuesday, November 9th, 2004 at 10:17 am.

Posted by amanda

By George DeVault Originally post on November 9, 2004 REAL TALES OF HIGH VALUE FARMING Letter from Pheasant Hill Farm Whenever I go outside to check the greenhouses just before bedtime, I always carry a strong flashlight. From time to … Continued

Blueberry Bonanza!

Posted on Tuesday, August 17th, 2004 at 9:00 am.

Posted by amanda

By George DeVault Originally posted on August 17, 2004 REAL TALES OF HIGH VALUE FARMING Letter from Pheasant Hill Farm “You know, George, I saw blueberries in the supermarket today for just $1 a pint!” one of our farmers’ market customers … Continued

Farms R Us? Part 1

Posted on Tuesday, July 20th, 2004 at 2:19 pm.

Posted by amanda

By Mary-Howell Martens (with Klaas’ help!), Lakeview Organic Grain Originally posted on July 20, 2004 When our friend Sandy asked us in January to “franchise the design of our farm” onto his farm, that seemed like a crazy idea. After … Continued

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