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Across the Fence:  Running a "name the farm" Contest!  |
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 8:33:15 PM
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I'm running a contest to help find a name for our arizona family farm, complete with prizes!
I will be mailing out first, second and third prizes!
Check my blogpost for details!
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/2012/02/whats-in-name.html
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
Edited by - Dusky Beauty on Feb 02 2012 08:35:31 AM |
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2012 : 08:10:31 AM
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Lovely entries so far! I really appreciate the help girls!
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
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Sharon Denise
True Blue Farmgirl
211 Posts
Sharon
Temple
TX
USA
211 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2012 : 09:44:24 AM
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I hope you find just the right name!
Farmgirl Sister #3754
www.facebook.com/bellcountybelles
"There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. Yet that will be the beginning."
~Louis L'Amour |
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2012 : 2:38:00 PM
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I tried to enter a comment but it would not let me post without a profile. Sorry. I'm suggesting "Desert Dawn Farm." Good luck. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
1853 Posts
deborah
nutley
nj
USA
1853 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2012 : 6:56:50 PM
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could not get in to enter
but heres one for you
Dusky's desert farm
lots of luck
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2012 : 7:54:21 PM
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Lovely entries gals!
I will be closing the contest at 12 am pacific on monday feb 13th. (through sunday night in other words.) How I am going to do it is first place will get first pick of the 3 prizes picked out, 2nd place second choice, etc. I may still play around with the "winning" names to piece a name together that doesn't infringe on an established farm name, or make adjustments to fit a business card :D either way, this sure is a fun contest to judge!!
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 04:07:45 AM
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Hi :) I like Deborah could not post on your blog. Not sure if you received my email. So, I will post here. Like I said when I first seen AZ. Little Bit of Heaven, just add Farm ;)
Blessings |
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 09:58:21 AM
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Madaline, I feel that way about Arizona too. The only thing I have left to do on my bucket list is to see my DH see the Grand Canyon. Love it there. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
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Ruby V
True Blue Farmgirl
220 Posts
Ruby
Chilliwack
BC
Canada
220 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 9:08:01 PM
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What a neat idea! I posted on your site, but will also post my suggestion here:
Since the name Silvermoon Farm means so much to you, I'd suggest something that is the opposite reflection - Golden Sun Farm. The sun gives life to everything you grow or raise on the farm. A cheery yellow sun label would give a nice warm feeling to any product you might sell in the future. Good luck with your farm!
Ruby ~ Sister #3597 |
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2012 : 10:07:08 AM
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Contest closed-- I'll announce winners this evening!
For prizes I have a brand new hard cover copy of the book;Backyard Giants (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/242879.Backyard_Giants), A batch of 4 high quality retired easter print fat quarters (or a yard of cotton print off the bolt, a 5$ Jamba Juice gift card, 5 of my aunt martha transfers, OR, a cute new pair of glass piggy earrings (red or white) 
1st place gets their choice of any 2 of the prize options, 2nd and 3rd each get to pick one.
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2012 : 08:58:44 AM
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Great suggestions ladies, it was Sooo hard to pick "winners" because I think all the suggestions were "winningly" creative :) I really appreciate all the care that went into helping me, because was totally drawing a blank!
First place honors go to Nancy Jo with "Silver Star Farm" (Now of Tonopah, AZ-- thanks for the last minute entry!) It suits history, my animals, and any products I may market. The only google search brings up a horse boarding ranch in New Hampshire... pretty different type of place! and should not cause any confusion. There are a few more Silver Stars on facebook, but I've got some ideas to work with there!
Did you know that I also hail from "The Silver State?" :D It works on so many levels!
Second place goes to Ruby V for "Golden Sun Farm". It was a close one between the two, especially since the majority of my eggs come from "Golden 300" ducks. :D
Third place goes to Gail for "Dry Crick Farm", very creative-- We actually have a "river" about a mile away called the Hassayampa that is only wet during a monsoon, and counless "dry cricks" and washes! It would be such a funny "in" joke for the locals.
Thank you Luanne, Candy, Sharon, Diane, Madeline, Deborah, and Joey for participating! (hope I didn't forget anybody!?)
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
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Ruby V
True Blue Farmgirl
220 Posts
Ruby
Chilliwack
BC
Canada
220 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2012 : 12:10:15 PM
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Yea, I found this topic again! I couldn't remember which forum it was in {laughing} Thanks so much for the second place honors! I was really surprised! I'm glad you've found a fitting name for your farm!
Ruby ~ Sister #3597 |
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gspringman
True Blue Farmgirl
387 Posts
Gail
Bonanza
Oregon
USA
387 Posts |
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2012 : 1:55:51 PM
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Just finished up re designing the blog, looks fabulous!!
~*~ http://silverstarfamilyfarm.blogspot.com/ ~*~
“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me.”
~Erma Bombeck |
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gspringman
True Blue Farmgirl
387 Posts
Gail
Bonanza
Oregon
USA
387 Posts |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2012 : 2:21:37 PM
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Well how about that I named a Farm. That is just a pretty nice thing to know. Please consider that my prize. I mean that is pretty important and an honor. Thank you!
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Running a "name the farm" Contest!
