After visiting years ago a friend described to me the sensation that our farm was like one of those mosaic puzzles you get when you are a kid. A picture that is cut up into a grid of little squares which slide up and down and sideways but can't be lifted out. You have to assemble … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Mosaic Puzzles
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Essex Farm: Winter Wonder
Hear the most recent news from Essex New York’s Essex Farm directly from Kristin Kimball below: "The old year had to be shoved out and the new one dragged in with great effort this year. Sorry to be out of touch these last few weeks. We are so glad to welcome 2014 with you, and … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Winter Wonder
Full and By Farm: Pastures Coated in Ice
Last week's cold winds and blowing snow seem so happily far in the past. Brad and I spent Thursday evening up through Saturday working in circles. Morning chores stretched almost directly into afternoon chores with all of the extra feeding, watering and collecting of eggs every … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Pastures Coated in Ice
Essex Farm: The Last Week
Hear the end of the year news from Essex New York’s Essex Farm directly from Kristin Kimball below: "Those of you who have been with us from the beginning will remember the early years, when it was just Mark and me here. There were many times back then that the weight of the … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: The Last Week
Full and By Farm: Frozen on the Farm
I was surprised how thoroughly frozen I felt during morning chores today—watering eyes, burning cheeks, bare fingers numb and red during milking. I generally feel well-bundled and warm working outside all through the winter. I was satisfied when I checked the weather, after … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Frozen on the Farm