This is WLNI Lynchburg, Va. 105.9 FM From Mary Zanoni: Brian Weigand, the Morningline host, just called to reschedule my interview -- now it will be TUES APR...
They do not, however, rate small, pasture-based non-homogenized local producer/bottlers. I recommend personally those that cannot source raw, go for them..over...
JOHANNS TO HOLD TELE-NEWS CONFERENCE ON NATIONAL ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM WASHINGTON, April 5, 2006 -- Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns will hold a...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today rolled out its strategic plan for implementing the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). While maintaining...
http://blueridgegazette.blogspot.com/ for the rest of the story, more information and photo. Sheep Shearing Day @ Thistle Cove Farm is Saturday, April 15th. ...
Subject: NEXT N.C. NATURAL MILK CAMPAIGN MEETING... Hi All, This Saturday, April 15 is the next N.C. Natural Milk Campaign Meeting from 2:30-4:30 at the Cole...
Blank Dear Fellow Virginians, Governor Tim Kaine vetoed seven bills over the weekend, but not HB339. He recommended that HB339 Mandatory Dog Owner Database's...
R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America For Immediate Release Contact: Shae Dodson, Communications Coordinator April 12, 2006 Phone: 406-672-8969; e-mail:...
Wonderful, Thanks so much for posting this. I seem to always be on the road somewhere adn don't have the time to keep abreast of all these goingson. The...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2006 "SPYCHIPS" AUTHORS WIN LYSANDER SPOONER AWARD Named the Year's "Best Book on Liberty" "Spychips: How Major Corporations...
MessageVFB sent this and gave permission to forward to this list. Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farm * American Curly horses * Nature's Hypoallergenic Horse *...
Farm Food Voices 2006 is kicking off! Email me w/ ??? or offers! Hope you can put it on your calendar Kathryn Russell www.MajestyFarm.com See, when the...
FARM FOOD VOICES Emerging Agricultural Ideas: Session II Local Pastured Meats Making the Right Choice for Health, Taste and Bio-security FOOD TASTING AND...
This group is set up so that attachments cannot be received; you'll need to send your information in an e-mail for folks to receive and read. Sandra @ Thistle...
Below is an article about USDA's plans if "bird flu" hits this country. This is precisely what they will do to your goats or horses or cattle or pigs if they...
Received this from Peter Marks at Appalachian Grown; thought it might of interest to folks. Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farm * American Curly horses * Nature's...
Hello, My name is Aislinn. I just recently moved here to Locust Hill (near Saluda and Gloucester) from Ohio ( I was raised by Kentuckians so I am not a total...
Hello, I have a decision to make in regards to keeping a milk supply for our Red Wattle pigs. Goats or cows, if anyone here keeps dairy goats or cows can you...
Milking depends upon the breed of goat or cow. Jersey and Guernsey cows produce richer milk than do Holsteins but the quantity is lower. Do you want quality or...
Several folks in VA keep goats. There's a VA Goat and Mohair Assoc...can't remember their website but a google search will lead you there. Sandra @ Thistle...
I am all about quality over quantity. We are getting muscovies and Blue Jersey giants next spring for eggs for us and the pigs so milk is in addition to the...
I use google for my research and have found it extremely useful when my parameters are good. Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farm * American Curly horses * Nature's...
I'm pretty good at research but wanted to talk to someone who has kept Cashmeres. It's still just a lil idea of mine and I have no plans to do it yet bricbenn...