Here’s the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm: "Here we are at the solstice, and doesn’t it feel like it? The forecast calls for clear weather until Monday, and it has been clear all week, so we, like every other farmer in the region, are maniacally making hay. We … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Solstice 2016
Agriculture In and Around Essex, NY
Full and By Farm: A Pretty Beautiful Season
This has been a pretty beautiful season so far. Three-quarters of our fields are in some stage of haying and should be up in the mow by this weekend. It's a lot of sweaty, exhausting work to tackle all at once, but also a welcome relief to have so much under our belts so early in … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: A Pretty Beautiful Season
Essex Farm: Power of June
Here’s the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm in Essex, New York: "We are almost halfway through the 100 day sprint now, in the annual race to capture as much sunlight as we can, and keep it. I see surprised exhaustion on the faces of some of our new farmers these … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Power of June
Triple Green Jade Farm: A Year in Pictures
I’m sitting on my deck overlooking the Boquet Mountains. It’s dusk and the birds are performing a unique sonic backdrop I’ve not heard before. Possibly a mixture of new mating calls and conversations that is marked by this time of year. The orchestra has now finished its … [Read more...] about Triple Green Jade Farm: A Year in Pictures
Harrow & Haw. Gee & Glee: Oceanic Feeling
Last night was the second time I walked behind the majestic team of black Percheron mares — Pat and Pearl. “It’s like spinning on a swing,” I attempt to explain to Matt Volz, owner of Greyrock Farm, grinning as he hands me last season’s potato. The potato unearthed just now, … [Read more...] about Harrow & Haw. Gee & Glee: Oceanic Feeling