"The dairy herd is pastured way out at the eastern end of the field called Superjoy this week, grazing the rich oat and pea mix we planted in September. I was the evening milker yesterday, and as I made the trek out, the sun was beginning to set and the wind was picking up, … [Read more...] about Moving the Cows at Essex Farm
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Farm to Table Dinner
Farm Fresh Garden Salad with our House Balsamic Vinaigrette Organic Free Range Chicken Curry with Farm Fresh Currants, Wilted Swiss Chard, and Brown Rice NY Style Cheesecake made with Farm Fresh Eggs drizzled with a Fresh Raspberry Melba Sauce 28 per person *Includes coffee … [Read more...] about Farm to Table Dinner
Essex Farm Summer Celebration
Essex Farm and the Essex Inn are hosting a farm tour and dinner on Saturday, July 23rd. There will be an optional work session at the farm from 10am to noon. This session might include a weed brigade, harvest, a building project, a cleanup project, or a combination of all … [Read more...] about Essex Farm Summer Celebration
Essex Farm Note, Week 26, 2011
The farm is in its post-solstice slump. Every farmer I know gets tired and stressed out by the end of June, and we are no exception. I’ve been thinking this week about how tightly our egos are tied to the well-being of the farm. Maybe everyone feels this about their work, but I … [Read more...] about Essex Farm Note, Week 26, 2011
Full and By Farm, June 30, 2011
If there's one thing I've learned in farming it's to always be grateful. Things come and go on farms with nowhere near fair warning, if you always focus on what you just lost you'd go insane. When your barn falls down, be happy that no one was in it. When you lose a horse, be … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm, June 30, 2011