The two are part of the young farmer boomlet in Essex County. While Vermont's farm economy has blossomed, giving birth to small-scale veggie growers, artisan cheese makers, grass-fed beef operations and organic dairies, a similar trend is taking root in and around the vast … [Read more...] about Young Farmers Take Root in Essex County, N.Y. (SEVEN DAYS)
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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
Building Bridges & Another Conservation Easement Success Story
Building Bridges for Grand Hike to the Essex Inn We built some bridges in preparation for the May 14th Grand Hike to the Essex Inn. Using materials purchased by a Creating Healthy Places grant, we placed boardwalks and short bridges on the new "Wadhams Highlands Trail" and … [Read more...] about Building Bridges & Another Conservation Easement Success Story
Happiness
"When what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony" -Mahatma Gandhi. After seven long years of college, I began practicing as a conventional dietitian. In the last three years, I have worked in an amazing amount of job settings — skilled nursing, … [Read more...] about Happiness
Essex Farm to Host “Celebratory Spring” Farm Tour
Essex Farm is hosting a Celebrate Spring farm tour on Saturday, May 23rd. The tour leaves from the barnyard at 10am and will cover the vegetable fields, pasture, and livestock areas. "Spring is a wonderful time of year to see a highly diversified farm running at full tilt," says … [Read more...] about Essex Farm to Host “Celebratory Spring” Farm Tour