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We’re Celebrating Bees, Butterflies, Birds, Beetles, and All the Pollinators That Make Our Food Possible! Who Are Pollinators? Pollinators are bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and other small mammals. They travel from plant to plant carrying pollen on their bodies, allowing the critical transfer of genetic material to the reproductive system of most flowering plants. Why […]

Put Your Faith in Your Local Farmer.   We live in a demanding world- it seems like all our time is spent working, taking care of our kids, or somehow otherwise expending energy on something else other than ourselves. When is the last time we made a home cooked meal or truly felt good about

Behind The Scenes of Our Greenhouses… What Makes Our Container Gardens Better Than Our Competitors?   When you think Abma’s Farm, you tend to think of our homegrown veggies, fresh eggs, and delicious apple pie made from scratch.. oh wait, can’t forget the petting zoo! In addition to these aspects, we also pride ourselves on our greenhouses.

Recipe Makeover: Fried Green Tomatoes Have you ever had fried green tomatoes? You know, made the southern way… fried in bacon grease and dunked in mayo sauce? (What a great excuse to make bacon!) The thought will either have you prepping in the kitchen, or make you shout at the ceiling “why can’t that be

How to Grill the Perfect Corn on the Cob Corn is a staple of summer, readily available in July, August, and September. It’s a very versatile vegetable. The options are endless- salads, dips, fritters, breads, muffins, casseroles- and our personal favorite, grilled corn on the cob! The first step in grilling the perfect corn is to start with