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Beekeeping and the Seasons

A beekeeper’s secret to a bountiful hive: tuning into nature’s seasonal cues. Paying close attention to things like solstice dates, bud bursts and even animal calls can help beekeepers not only produce more honey (yum!) but cultivate abundant bee populations.  West Des Moines beekeeper Julia McGuire is on a mission to better understand phenology, the […]

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Tips for Keeping Local on the Table All Winter Long

Winter is coming; it’s time to stock up. There may be only a few Online Farmers Markets left, but you can keep local food on the table all winter long if you start preparing now. Check out our tips below, and remember that spending more now not only gives our vendors a late-season boost, but […]

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