Farm Star Mary's Blog

We all know that Mother Nature can be a beast at times. Between changes in climate and crazy weather patterns, she can become the farming industry’s enemy as quickly as she was once its ally.

These not so ugly, UglyRipe® Heirloom Tomatoes are juicy, healthy and full of flavor! Thanks to the Procacci Brothers, distributor for Santa Sweets, Inc., they are one of the largest wholesale produce distributors in North America. Santa Sweets is a family-run company and the growers behind the famous UglyRipe® Heirloom Tomato.

It's no secret that Guacamole is a must-have at any event – especially GAME DAY! Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could make it the day before an event so you have one less thing to worry about on the big day? Well guess what my friends – YOU CAN! No more yucky brown avos! No more hustling to finish the guac before kick-off! How is this miracle possible, you ask? Drumroll please…...NatureSeal for Home Use!

The heart is arguably the most important part of the human body - our hardest working muscle. Sadly (and scarily), cardiovascular diseases claim more lives than all forms of cancer combined, so naturally we should be pretty concerned with keeping it healthy and happy, right? Right!

It’s no secret that cooking with fresh ingredients is not only healthier, but often times supports the local economy due to the localization of produce.

Check out our Top 10 Products for a NEW YOU in 2016! Whether your resolutions include weight loss, skin help, stress busters, or beauty regimens, we have something for everyone to inspire the NEW YOU that we know you can be!

Each New Year brings exciting trends that reel in the foodies and delight industry experts. 2016 will be no different as we begin to see the rise of new superfoods and a craving for more local and sustainable products. This year, we at Farm Star Living have done the fishing for you, and we’ve compiled a list of ten food trends to look out for in the upcoming year.

These elegant Sunsweet® appetizers are the perfect way to begin your holiday feast. They are not only easy to make and delicious, but they are also not bad for you! Have you and your family indulge in decadent appetizers without feeling guilty about it afterwards!

Are you bundling up your family or friends to cut your Christmas tree at a nearby farm? Also known as "u-cut" tree farms? Well, make sure you've done your homework first to make for a fabulous experience!