Mullins Farms In Valley Springs

This year, the Jewish holiday of Passover begins at sundown on Friday, April 6th. The day also happens to be Good Friday, which is a Christian religious holiday. Passover 2012 ends at sundown on Saturday, April 14th. Lasting eight days in the early spring, the timing of Passover is based on the Jewish calendar and […]

Good Friday is a religious holiday of the Christian faith, commemorating the day of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and his death at Calvary. In the United States, Good Friday occurs during Holy Week, two days before Easter Sunday; the day may coincide with the Jewish holiday of Passover. Good Friday is an important part of the […]

Today is the day we celebrate the many spinach festivals around the country, all celebrating the leafy green vegetable that’s great for you and excellent on pizza. There are many varieties of spinach, mostly falling into three distinct groups: – Savoy: dark green, crinkly and curly leaves; commonly found in supermarkets. – Flat/Smooth Leaf: includes […]

Curious if anyone in California or in any state for that matter plays the replay game for lottery scratchers? I’ve entered a ton of these damn things (every time I go to a 7-11 or grocery store I pick up the ones that have been scratched). Haven’t won once. I’d be happy if I got […]

Just took an interesting class at the San Francisco, CA Pacific Energy Center PEC. Here’s info on the class: Energy class           Program Title Fuel Cells for Commercial Buildings – An Online Course [Register] Time, Location March 26 (Monday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm) Internet Also Offered n/a Description Fuel cell […]

“No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.” – Proverb As of 1:14am Eastern Time on Tuesday March 20, 2012, winter has ended in the Northern Hemisphere. That means the spring equinox has officially arrived, making today the first day of spring. The word ‘equinox’ comes from the Latin “aequus nox,” meaning […]

National Agriculture Literacy Week is important on more than one level; it helps to raise awareness about the value of agriculture in our daily lives, and it encourages both children and adults to read – which is always a good thing. For the purpose of this week, agricultural literacy includes understanding agriculture’s history as well […]

For many of us, our pets are an irreplaceable member of our family and we’ll go to any lengths to ensure they live a long and healthy life. This week is the 50th anniversary of Animal Poison Prevention Week; a perfect time to take a stroll through your house and eliminate the dangers to your […]

Believe it or not, St. Patrick’s Day isn’t actually about drinking green beer and eating corned beef and cabbage. There’s a real history to the day, and a much deeper meaning than an excuse to down a bottle of whiskey and sing loudly at the local pub. While all those ways of celebrating are great, […]

National Quilting Day was created by the National Quilting Association through the passing of a resolution during the 22nd Annual Show in Lincoln, Nebraska in June 1991. While the third Saturday of March has been officially designated as National Quilt Day, quilters often spend the whole month each year celebrating the history and beauty of […]

It’s time to spring forward! Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00am on Sunday March 11th! Be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour; or you might find yourself an hour late for work on Monday. Unless you live in Arizona, Hawaii, the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands; those areas don’t […]

National Agriculture Week is devoted to increasing the public’s awareness and knowledge of America’s agriculture. Across the country, agricultural associations, corporations, producers, government agencies, universities, and countless others join together each year over the courts of the week surrounding National Agriculture Day, which falls on March 8th, to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by […]

Ever wondered about the shelf life of various food items after you put them in the refrigerator and freezer? So do I! I found this great chart from FoodSafety.gov that lets you know how long Aunt Jackie’s Turkey will stay good for. 🙂 Food Storage Times for the Refrigerator and Freezer These short but safe […]

The good ole folks at Country Mile WIFI (Facebook page) agreed to let me put up this post about “How to Setup a Long Distance WiFi Bridge”. If ya have any questions about WIFI, be sure to ask here in the comments or on their facebook page. They are most helpful. And be sure and […]

Top takeaways from the California Food Handlers Card Test. The “Top 5” Pathogens That Cause Sickness Shigella E. Coli Salmonella Hepatitis A Norovisus Salmonella is the most common bacterial illness in the United States. Commonly found in meat; especially poultry. If a food worker gets a cut on the hand or wrist the worker must […]

Kind of an interesting test I took yesterday about food safety. Every high school home Ec class should offer this. Lot’s of good info. I’ll post some of the notes I took about the class later.

Started by sisters Ellen Stanley of Lubbock, Texas and Mary Lynne Rave of Beaufort, North Carolina in 1972, the purpose of National Pig Day is honor the domestic pig and “its rightful, though generally unrecognized, place as one of man’s most intellectual and domesticated animals.” National Pig Day activities across the United States include events […]

If there’s one thing about Pistachio nuts I think we can all agree on, it’s that it’s nearly impossible to have just one. National Pistachio Day falls on the 26th day of February every year; however the origin of the holiday seems to be a little more difficult to pin down. And considering the pistachio […]

Hey all you chili lovers! National Chili Day is February 25th!! Did you know that chili did not originate in Mexico as many people believe? In fact, chili is virtually non existent in Mexico, except in the areas catering to tourists. While no one seems to know for sure where chili was first made, there […]

Guess what dog owners! There’s a special day for your favorite 4-legged friends! International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day falls on February 23rd of every year, although I have no idea why. In fact, I can’t find much on the actual history of this fun holiday; but does it really matter? Any excuse to shower your […]

It’s that time of year again! Mardi Gras!! Literally translated from French, “Mardi Gras” means “Fat Tuesday” and falls on the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. The name originally comes from the tradition of parading an ox through the streets of Paris on this day as a way to remind people that […]

Believe it or not, there is more to Presidents Day than department store sales and a long holiday weekend. While the holiday is loosely meant to honor all American Presidents, its main purpose is to pay respect to Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The history of Presidents Day begins in the 1790s, when Americans […]

The FFA – or Future Farmers of America – is a National organization that envisions a future world in which all agricultural students will “discover their passion in life and build on that insight to chart the course for their educations, career and personal future.” Founded by a group of young farmers in 1928, the […]

When death comes to a family it’s a time for mourning and sorrow, but it can also be a time for a serene and joyful celebration of life. One of the most miraculous things found in nature is the metamorphosis of butterflies. The transformation from little caterpillar to beautiful butterfly is almost beyond explanation; inspiring […]

February 16, 2012 is National Almond Day across the U.S.A.; the day to celebrate the tasty almond. According to the Almond Board of California, eating an ounce of almonds each day is good for the health of your heart, and can help maintain a proper cholesterol level. A single serving of almonds, about 23 of […]

When we think of traditional wedding ceremonies, the image of a happy couple leaving for their honeymoon while guests shower them with rice or bird seed, often comes to mind. However, in today’s world wildlife conservation, many venues have established rules banning the throwing of rice and/or bird seed. So how do you get around […]

There are several legends surrounding the origin of Valentine’s Day – and no, they have nothing to do with the greeting card industry. In fact, the most widely accepted stories are all rooted in the Catholic Church and their three saints named Valentine or Valentinus who were all martyred. The first claims that Valentine was […]

Happy National Homemade Soup Day! It couldn’t happen at a better time of year. Like so many of the other “national” holidays I’ve been sharing with you, National Homemade Soup Day is not actually on the books as an observed holiday, and has no documented origin. But that makes no difference. Any reason to eat […]

February 2nd is Groundhog Day!! About 90 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the intersection of Route 36 and Route 119, and halfway between the Allegheny and Susquehanna Rivers, sits Punxsutawney; originally a campsite settled by Delaware Indians in 1723. – The name Punxsutawney comes from the Indian name for the location “ponksad-uteney” which means […]

National Daisy Day is celebrated each year on the 28th of January all across the United States. Although not an “official” holiday, Daisy Day is a day set aside for celebrating the beauty of the daisy flower, as well as the innocence and cheerfulness it symbolizes. – The word ‘daisy’ is the Anglo Saxon version […]

National Pie Day, which is celebrated each year on January 23rd, was created by the American Pie Council in 1986 to commemorate Crisco’s 75th anniversary of “serving foods to families everywhere.” The American Pie Council encourages pie lovers across the country to honor pie by hosting a pie baking and tasting party, taking a pie […]

2012 Postal Holidays • Monday, January 2 – New Year’s Day (observed) • Monday, January 16 – Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday (observed) • Monday, February 20 – Washington’s birthday (President’s Day) • Monday, May 28 – Memorial Day • Wednesday, July 4 – Independence Day • Monday, September 3 – Labor Day • Monday, […]

I’m willing to bet that a certain friend of mine is thrilled that today is Squirrel Appreciation Day. She loves squirrels like no one I’ve ever known before. In fact, the pictures contained in this post are of her feeding peanuts to a couple of the little guys. Squirrel Appreciation Day was created by Christy […]

I kid you not, my sister’s first full sentence was, “More cheese, please.” Her love of cheese definitely runs in the family as both my mother and I are also fanatic about the dairy product. National Cheese Lovers Day was clearly created with people like us in mind. Although hundreds of cheeses are produced worldwide, […]

On January 11, 1878, milk was delivered to customers in bottles for the first time. Somewhere along the line, the momentous occasion was honored with an unofficial holiday, which we celebrate each year on the 11th of January. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans states that an adult with a healthy 2,000-calorie diet should consume at […]

As with most unofficial holidays that celebrate a particular food, National Apricot Day seems to have no real origin. But hey, if it’s a way to get you to try something new with Apricots, then so be it. Celebrate National Apricot Day with an Apricot-Themed Dinner! Apricot Appetizer: Little Apricot Bites What You Need: 12 […]

While it’s not written in stone as indisputable fact, it’s believed that National Bean Day was created in honor of Gregor Johann Mendel, an Austrian botanist whose work is credited for forming the foundation of genetics studies. Working with an estimated 28,000 garden pea plants over a period of seven years, Mendel stumbled upon and […]

Established by bird activists to bring attention to the plight of birds in captivity, National Bird Day is celebrated annually on the 5th day of January. The day was created in an effort to reflect upon the conditions of captive birds and spotlight the exploitation of birds in the United States pet industry. National Bird […]

I am currently in the market for a trailer sized right to haul the yard brush and wood used to heat my home. I know wood can be pretty heavy, but just how heavy it is, and whether or not a trailer will be able to haul a full cord of wood is the bigger […]

The Small Portable Electric Heater Bible – How To Pick The Best Electric Heaters The official start of winter is almost here and the cold weather has made an appearance or two. I can’t think of a better time to write a post about how to pick a small portable electric heater to help you […]

Mar-Val Food Stores In Valley Springs CA Hours And Address Mar-Val Food Stores 55 S Hwy 26 Valley Springs, CA 95252 (209) 772-2393 Hours Of Operation Monday – Sunday – 7:00 am – 10:00 pm Other Stuff: MarVal Website Mar-Val On Yelp Weekly Specials Other Specials

Taco Bell Valley Springs, CA Hours And Address Taco Bell 200 E Hwy 12 Valley Springs, CA 95252 (209) 772-3288 Breakfast ends at 11 am – restarts when they open in the morning. Hours Of Operation Monday – Sunday – 7:00 am – Midnight; Dining room closes at 10 pm Other Stuff: Taco Bell website […]

Burger King Valley Springs, CA Hours And Address Burger King Valley springs 200 E Highway 12 Valley Springs, CA 95252 (209) 772-2800 Breakfast ends at 11 am – restarts when they open in the morning. Hours Of Operation Monday – Saturday – 6:00 am – Midnight; Dining room closes at 11 pm Sunday – 7am […]

Hay and straw seem very similar on the surface, but they are actually quite different; each one ideal for its own thing. For example, hay is a feed, while straw is a byproduct, and although both can be used for bedding, straw is the better choice. It’s important to know these differences before working with […]

With over 30 years of well service under their belt, Canepa & Sons, Inc is the best place to go (in our opinion) when looking for help with your residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal welling needs. Family owned and operated, Canepa & Sons takes pride in their high-quality customer service and quick response time. In […]

Living in a rural area like Valley Springs makes having reliable phone service a must. Depending on your direct needs, there are several phone service providers for you to choose from….. XFINITY Voice from Comcast Starting at $19.00/mo for 6 months….. Unlimited local and long distance calling to the US, Canada and Puerto Rico Voicemail […]

Some of us move to rural areas to get away from the hustle and bustle, but that doesn’t mean that we want to be cut off from civilization completely. We still want TV! When deciding on a cable television service provider, be sure to first figure out how many channels you will want and how […]

With country living comes hit or miss internet service, especially if you live in one of Calaveras County’s rural areas, like Valley Springs or Burson. If you have a land-line at home, a simple dialup internet connection will work on almost any home phone line. Dialup Providers: BasicISP Phone: (800) 456-3118 Email: Support@BasicISP.net Copper.net Phone: […]

Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc. (FGL) is a full service agronomic and environmental laboratory in California, consisting of a primary laboratory and corporate office in Santa Paula, two satellite laboratories in Stockton and Chico, as well as a field service office in Visalia. FGL provides environmental and agricultural analytical support services to a variety of clients […]

Strike while the iron is hot! Now is the time to find available Foreclosures, Short Sales and REO’s in Burson, CA, all at affordable prices. Don’t let the possibly to own your own property in the beautiful Sierra Foothills of Calaveras County pass you by! Here are a few places to find Burson Foreclosures, Short […]

Today’s Gold Price Per Ounce – Charts And History

VALLEY SPRINGS, CA – August 2011 – Mullins Farms of Valley Springs, CA has contributed to the fight against AIDS with a donation to the 2011 AIDS Walk Los Angeles. First developed in 1984 by Craig R. Miller, the world’s first AIDS Walk took place during the height of the epidemic, on July 28, 1985 […]

Located on the Playa at Baghdad and 530, the Black Rock City Farmers Market opens at 8:00am Tuesday, August 30th thru Friday, September 2nd with a great big smile. “It’s 8am, you’re dusty, you’re hankering for a slice of juicy melon, a gnarly carrot or a sweet cob of corn; the BRC Farmers Market can […]

Have you ever wondered how much water you should be drinking in a day? Me too!! While I wasn’t able to find anything absolute and concrete, I did find some general recommendations one should follow. Here’s what I could find: – The typical recommendation is eight to twelve 8 ounce glasses of water a day. […]

How Much Alcohol Will My Guests Drink? A rough estimate of how much people will drink is two alcoholic drinks the first hour and one each additional hour. Of course, if you’re at a frat party it might be quite a lot more. If your party is 4 hours and you have 100 guests that […]

Church Directory Of Valley Springs, California Assembly Of God Valley Christian Center 2475 Silver Rapids Road – Valley Springs, CA (209) 772-2090 Sunday School 9 am – Donuts & Fellowship 10 am Morning Worship 10:30 am – Eve Worship 6 pm Bible Study & Youth Group – Wed 7 pm Baptist First Missionary Baptist Church […]

Are you an unemployed or low income resident of California? California now has a low cost auto insurance plan that most the State’s counties are participating in. Get more info here. Requirements: All participants must meet income guidelines 1 Person = $27,075 2 People = $36,425 3 People = $ 45,775 4 People = $55,125 […]

If there’s one thing I’ve learned while battling the wasps that have made themselves at home on our property, it’s that insects are most definitely called bugs and pests for a reason. Of course, they’re also incredibly useful and an important part of the cycle of life, so how to handle them without ruining the […]

Sometimes living in a rural area means spotty internet service. Fortunately there are several locations in Valley Springs that offer free WiFi service to their customers. Starbucks Coffee 200 E. Hwy 12 #E1 Valley Springs, CA 95252 PHONE: (209) 772-2645 HOURS: Mon-Fri 5am-9pm; Sat & Sun 5:30am-9pm Hawg Dawg’s Gourmet Dawgs 200 E. Hwy 12 […]

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What a great song! The preacher man says its the end of time And the Mississippi River shes a goin dry The interest is up and the Stock Markets down And you only get mugged If you go down town I live back in the woods, you see A woman and the kids, and the […]

This post is by Hilary Shepherd. I have been eating these things forever and love every bite. Mhhhhhh – Craig Mullins I never thought I’d say this, but not only have I eaten Rocky Mountain Oysters on more than one occasion, I have enjoyed them each time. And now, thanks to the Alameda County Fair […]

Living in a small town like Valley Springs shouldn’t mean you have to give up certain luxuries larger cities offer. Like the services of a local Valley Springs mobile notary. I am available to witness and notarize a variety of documents, including quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, grant deeds, powers of attorney, loan documents, and […]

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This is truly a wonderful time in the life of Mullins Farms. We’re starting to get to know our community of fellow farmers, and now we’re proud members of the Calaveras County Farm Bureau. Our local County Farm Bureau office is located in Valley Springs, while the main California Farm Bureau Federation Headquarters is located […]

I’ve wanted to own a little acreage for as long as I can remember, but growing up in the big city, I never actually thought it was viable goal. Until I realized I just wasn’t looking in the right place. I met someone who wants the same thing I do out of our land, and […]

Knowing the asking price for home is one thing, but actually knowing what your payments will be is something completely different. And when you’re considering the purchase of a home it’s an important thing to know! Even on your best day, you may not be able to figure out in your head what the monthly […]

It may not feel like it after you read the news in the morning, but now could very well be the perfect time for you to invest in real estate and purchase a home; especially if you’re looking in the right place. Come to Calaveras County and find Valley Springs Foreclosures, Short Sales, and REO’s […]

Social media must really be where it’s at if farmers are getting involved! The Social Media Workshop for California Farmers and Ranchers is a free, one full-day, hands-on social media workshop put on by the California Agricultural Communications Coalition (CACC), which has been designed specifically for farmers and ranchers. Created as an offshoot of the […]

Did you know that you can now apply health insurance in California, and not have to worry about being turned down due to a pre existing condition? It’s pretty damn cool! As some of you may know I haven’t been the golden child of good health the past 4 years or so. I sprained an […]

Moving or coming to visit Valley Springs? I just moved here and I wish I would have researched the cell phone coverage maps for Valley Springs before I bought this house in Burson, CA. Appears almost all cell phone carriers in the area skip over my house. Yeehaw! So at some point it looks as […]

Ever wondered where all the Cell towers are around Valley Springs, CA? Here’s a few I’ve found… AT&T Cell Tower Location In Valley Springs California END OF ROSS DRIVE VALLEY SPRINGS, CA 95252 Latitude: 38° 10′ 39.80″ Longitude: 120° 51′ 31.20″ Structure Height: 101 Elevation (AMSL): 827 Structure Type: Monopole Occupied RAD Heights: 35,70,78 T-Mobile […]

Just wanted to do a quick post about Aqualab Water Analysis In Twain Harte, CA. As some of the blog readers know we recently bought a new place in Burson, CA, a quaint little area of Valley Springs, CA. It’s a great piece of property, but unfortunately had some issues with the well; we’ve been […]

This isn’t your grandfather’s farm. Nor is it the farm you visited with your second grade class, but we’d sure love to have some second graders visit! The life of a farmer has changed, my friend! Farming is moving and shaking, and where it’s going is like no place it’s ever been before. The agricultural […]