Comments for Lexington Community Farm Coalition

Comment on FAQ by Jennifer Feller

Jennifer Feller — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:48:51 +0000

Would you mind sending me your EIN please? (Your federal tax ID). Thanks!
Jennifer

Comment on Goats in Winter: Forage by Edward

Edward — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 20:37:31 +0000

Do/can goats eat arborvitie trimmings? I have some trees that I can trim and want to get rid of the trimmings. They are very “piney” smelling, Will they get indigestion and christmas tree breath from them?

Also I attended the talk on homegrown food from the pilgrims to the persent at the Library. there was a comment on how hot houses were heated (with manure) and there was a stable somewhere that was giving the stuff away. does anyone know details about it?

Comment on Letter from First Root Farm by Lexington Community Farm Coalition » Blog Archive » Help a small farm next door…

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:30:08 +0000

[...] a great opportunity to make a big difference to a small farm: Read this letter from Lexington native and First Root farmer Laura Sackton about her dream for their first piece of [...]

Comment on Goat Yard Open on Saturday by Martha

Martha — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:40:33 +0000

I found this page http://www.agronet.gov.co/agrokids/ children because I liked it for the kids almost no educational pages with these issues in agriculture and environment

Comment on Special LexFarm program: Farming in the 18th Century by Martha

Martha — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:36:05 +0000

Excellent event. I hope you have done well. Nothing like education to create awareness in all people, both as farmers and consumers. I leave a very good link to a page with games on agriculture and environment for children http://www.agronet.gov.co/agrokids/

Comment on Photo Contest Winners Announced… by David Sears

David Sears — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:51:16 +0000

All the pictures were great. Thank you to all the Photographers for sharing. Dave Sears

Comment on Photo Contest Winners Announced… by Tricia Crockett

Tricia Crockett — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 02:40:37 +0000

Congratulations to the Best of Show winner. The richness of the color in the sky and land is incredible. A true work of art.

Comment on Flax Seeds Anyone? by Valerie Overton

Valerie Overton — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:33:50 +0000

Great question, Edward. I’m going to fall back on “It depends.” There are many species of goats, of varying sizes. The LexFarm goats are Nigerian Dwarf goats, which are ideal for pets because of their small size and therefore their smaller space requirements. They are also smart, affectionate, and full of personality…and they are good about eating what’s good for them. But you do need to have space, shelter, and forage for them. As long as you know what you’re getting into and have what you need for them, Nigerian Dwarfs make great pets. I recommend reading “The Backyard Goat” by Sue Weaver if you’re interested. (Chickens make great pets, too, as long as you have what you need for them. If you handle them a lot when they are little, adult chickens can be held and cuddled.)

Comment on Flax Seeds Anyone? by Edward

Edward — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 14:42:53 +0000

Do goats make good pets? Many decades ago one of my dad’s friends was a farmer and I asked the question. He said that farm livestock were to dangerous (like bulls and cattle), too big like horses too smelly like pigs or just plain too stupid like sheep, turkeys and ducks. Needed special care and environment. (if you had poisonous vegatation you may loose a critter) But he evaded my question directly for goats (and chickens). I think he meant in terms of intellegence. How bright are they? will they nibble on something not good and leave you with a emergency situation?

Comment on Community Farm approved!!! by Melinda Ballou

Melinda Ballou — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 21:38:41 +0000

Hey Folks — The Busa Farm website should be updated with this excellent news (look as if the future is still undecided in that context).

Congratulations! This is great for Lexington and set a good example for other local communities!