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jsparks60
True Blue Farmgirl
61 Posts
June
Greene
NY
USA
61 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 7:20:31 PM
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Hi everyone. I'm so excited to have joined this connection! The first time I read MaryJane's magazine I just couldn't put it down - it was like she was speaking to ME! I still read every page - even the ads! I'm sure you all feel that way too. Anyway, just wanted to say hello, and I can't wait to start meeting new people and earning my merit badges! :)
My husband and I live on a 54 acre farm in Upstate NY. We raise poultry and pork for meat and eggs, and raise heirloom vegetables. My husband owns a company called Empire Organics and produces local organic dairy products with 20 farmers here in Upstate NY.
I also have sheep that I raise for wool - I've just started spinning with a wheel! Lots of cats and dogs keep me busy.
Hope to meet all of you! :) |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 7:24:59 PM
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Welcome to MaryJanes, June. I am thrilled you are joining in. The girls here are all so dear and sweet and we have such a blast. Like a big slumber party!! :D
Hope you will enjoy yourself and jump right in and enjoy the fun.
Your post says Upstate NY..Is Greene far from Saratoga? I hail from there originally..hehe
hugs
Jess
"I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had no where else to go." ~Abraham Lincoln
www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 7:42:00 PM
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Welcome June - I feel the same way about the MJ's magazines and books!! That's cool you are in the organic food biz - I have worked in various aspects of organics for a long time
Hope you like it here!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 8:51:21 PM
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Welcome June- I am kind of your neighbor here in Long Island, NY! Where abouts are you upstate? Your whole lifestyle sounds wonderful, and I am sure you will find yourself right at home here. I am a new "official" sister as of today- received my kit in the mail.
Glad you're here!
~Laurie
Farmgirl Sister #1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 8:58:11 PM
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Welcome! I hope you enjoy this place as much as I do!
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 9:49:31 PM
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Welcome June from Washington!
Hugs!
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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jeannie max
Farmgirl in Training
43 Posts
Regena
Wesley Chapel
FL
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 02:11:00 AM
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Hello Everyone-I am a brand new "farmgirl" #1420-jeannie max from Wesley Chapel, FL.( near Tampa on the west coast ) Have not received my kit yet. We live on 1 acre--which is huge to me-a born & bred city girl from Philadelphia, PA. Finally after yrs. of working 6 days a week-this 66yr. old "KID" is retired & ready to begin the life I always wanted. Any help would be appreciated--I am SO ready to get started !!!! And--would love to write to ANYONE who can help me begin my NEW life !!!! Have a great day !!! jeannie max #1420
Come and share a pot of tea. My home is warm and my friendship free. |
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TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
975 Posts
Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
975 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 03:55:27 AM
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Welcome June and Jeannie! I know that you both will love it here!
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
*Anyone can criticize and complain and predict doom and gloom.
Be the person who fills the room with sunshine! |
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
933 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 04:04:44 AM
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Hello June, from another upstate NY'er! I am in between Roch. and Syr. right next to Lake Ontario.
I know right where you are though!
You will love it here! Everyone is so sweet and helpful!
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
Nothing we achieve in this world is achieved alone. It is always achieved with others teaching us along the way. Lee J. Colan
http://theviewfromhere-brenda.blogspot.com/ |
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quiltin mama
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Heather
Crescent City
CA
USA
436 Posts |
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Lin
True Blue Farmgirl
807 Posts
Lin
Sioux City
IA
USA
807 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 10:36:49 AM
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Welcome from Iowa! You'll love it here, June! I lived in Vermont for 6 years and long to return someday! Have fun!! Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
1251 Posts |
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solilly
True Blue Farmgirl
726 Posts
Lillian
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA
726 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 2:46:05 PM
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Juneyou and Regena will love it here. June you have the farmgirl thing going already and Regenanow you can start living your way. The best part of that is you can do it when and how you want. Welcome to the both of you. Lilly in Virginia 
learning the life I always wanted. |
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
673 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 4:35:59 PM
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hi june nice to have you here
whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 5:10:57 PM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya June! I love your name, one of my favorite months. We are so glad you joined us. Sounds like you are busy farmgirl alright. Lots of friendly, talented and helpful farmgirls here for you.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 5:13:57 PM
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Another big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Regena! We are also glad that you joined us too! Congratulations on retiring, now the hard work of farming your acre. We are here for you.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922 |
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jsparks60
True Blue Farmgirl
61 Posts
June
Greene
NY
USA
61 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 7:09:05 PM
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Yes, Missy - Saratoga is about 2 hours or so northeast from Greene! Nice to meet you!
Farmgirl #1401
'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be' - from 'Simple Gifts' |
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jsparks60
True Blue Farmgirl
61 Posts
June
Greene
NY
USA
61 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 7:12:41 PM
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Thanks everyone for the nice welcome! And Jeannie Max, welcome too! I am so happy that you're here and making your dream come true.
Farmgirl #1401
'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be' - from 'Simple Gifts' |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 10:30:53 PM
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Welcome June. I have an Aunt June! I love my MJFarm Magazine. I get so excited when it comes in. You'd think it was Christmas and I was a child again! lol Jump right in and Enjoy!
Sister-chick# 905(Oct.7th2009)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
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Pine City Gal
Farmgirl at Heart
5 Posts
Holly
Pine City
NY
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 7:01:57 PM
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Hi June!
I'm also from upstate - Elmira/Corning area - Finger Lakes! Although I'm originally from Westchester County (down by NYC). Welcome to the Connection!
Regards,
Holly |
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EleanorRose
Farmgirl in Training
25 Posts
Eleanor
Manchester
NH
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2010 : 06:37:04 AM
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Hi June,
I agree with you! MaryJane's magazine is something special. I love hearing about everyone's lifestyles, your farm sounds wonderful. Are you and your husbands members of NOFA NY? I am the event planner for the Northeast Organic Farming Association here in NH. Our community is growing leaps and bounds and its so exciting to see people really taking an active interest in organics. Welcome aboard, it's nice to meet you!
Eleanor Rose
Earth-loving, Rock-star Mama. |
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Purdy Farm Girl
Farmgirl in Training
16 Posts
Laura
Oxford
NY
USA
16 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 09:08:17 AM
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I live in Oxford, I just came back home. I would love to come visit your farm with my 3 yr old Grace. We just started with chicks and ducks, the goats are coming. So very nice to see someone from the area on here. I just sent Brenda a note asking if there was a way to do MJF get together in our area!!! Do you think we could do that?? I also would like to know if you are going to sell some of your wonderful yarn? I want to get a loom or my wonderful man is going to make me one?? Let me know. sunsetbeach0@yahoo.com Laura
Happy is the man or women who works the earth!!
*Purdy Valley Farms* Laura* |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2010 : 3:42:43 PM
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Welcome June and Regena from Wisconsin! You both are going to just love it here. So many wonderful and friendly sisters here!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2010 : 1:17:13 PM
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Welcome from Connecticut!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
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