Large scale solar farms offer an environmentally-friendly alternative to old fuel-burning power plants, but they don’t always make the most efficient use of the land on which they’re built. In many cases, these solar farms are constructed on acres of monoculture grass that replace agricultural lands and habitats for local wildlife. Recently, however, some solar… Continue Reading
It’s a busy time of year for America’s honey bees. In California alone, close to 2 million colonies of bees are pollinating the state’s almond orchards. Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, farmers in Maine are depending on bees to pollinate their blueberry crops as well. Because this is such an important time… Continue Reading
Interested in purchasing some of the natural honey products from Marshall’s Farm for your small business? We participate in two popular barter networks that allow small business owners to exchange goods without spending their hard-earned cash. These networks are designed to help businesses increase their profits by trading surplus products for other products they might… Continue Reading
Bees use it as a source of food, trees rely on it for reproduction, but why does pollen make so many people sneeze? If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffers from seasonal pollen allergies, it might be hard for you to enjoy outdoor activities this time in year. In addition to making… Continue Reading
If you adhere to a kosher diet, you may be wondering whether or not you can eat the honey from Marshall’s Farm. After all, honey is an animal product derived from a non-kosher species, right? Well, sort of. Although honey is made by bees, it’s not technically an animal secretion. Bees make honey by sucking… Continue Reading