Guest guest Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 I just noticed that my fingernails are long and my hands are soft and it dawned on me..It's been too darned hot to bake so I haven't been breaking nails or having my hands in water all day. So it's time to head out to the 'befeficial farms' today to see what the 'organic ' veggies are like this season. Time to start planning to do some canning. If you are not familiar with what is called 'beneficial farm and ranch collaborative , it is an alternative natural farming practice that some are choosing because they cannot/will not conform to the USDA's National Organic Program. These farms grow 'natural' fruits and veggies without chemical pesticides or fertilizers and are local. We have several in our area including Hobbs Family Farms which grows organic garlic. Some of these ranches were Colorado certified organic until the UDSA took over and the yearly fee went from $160 to $2,500 plus inspection fees. Reading the recent article in the paper one farmer says that the paper work now is " too burdensom for a family farmer " The crops are early and abundant this year due to the sunny days and rain. Life is just too good.. Hope the same for all of you Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Let us know what you find, Deanna. I stopped at our Farmer's Market first thing this morning and loaded up with the local produce. Nothing fancy, but good produce!! Marilyn Daub mcdaub Vanceburg, KY My Cats Knead Me!! - genny_y2k Tuesday, August 01, 2006 8:34 AM Beneficial Farm and Ranch Collaborative I just noticed that my fingernails are long and my hands are soft and it dawned on me..It's been too darned hot to bake so I haven't been breaking nails or having my hands in water all day. So it's time to head out to the 'befeficial farms' today to see what the 'organic ' veggies are like this season. Time to start planning to do some canning. If you are not familiar with what is called 'beneficial farm and ranch collaborative , it is an alternative natural farming practice that some are choosing because they cannot/will not conform to the USDA's National Organic Program. These farms grow 'natural' fruits and veggies without chemical pesticides or fertilizers and are local. We have several in our area including Hobbs Family Farms which grows organic garlic. Some of these ranches were Colorado certified organic until the UDSA took over and the yearly fee went from $160 to $2,500 plus inspection fees. Reading the recent article in the paper one farmer says that the paper work now is " too burdensom for a family farmer " The crops are early and abundant this year due to the sunny days and rain. Life is just too good.. Hope the same for all of you Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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