Essex, New York Guide and Community Blog
Essex Farm Annual Farmer-Only Tour Date: Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 Time: Tour at 10am; Lunch at Noon; Afternoon session 1-3pm Suggested Donation: $10 full time farmers & students; $5 for kids What you’ll need: Weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, delicious food for potluck, your own place setting. Address: 2503 NYS Route 22, Essex, NY, 12936. We are [...]
Come take a tour of Essex Farm! This CSA (community supported agriculture) farm in Essex, NY supplies its members with fresh locally-grown vegetables, eggs, meat, and other farm-made foods. What You Need to Know Date: Saturday, August 11th, 2012 Time: Tour at 10am; Lunch at Noon; Optional work session after lunch Suggested Donation: $25 per adult, [...]
“All the ag rags are leading with news of the weather. “Unusual Weather Patterns Leave Farmers Scratching Their Heads”, reads front page of the Farm Bureau organ, Grassroots. This was New York’s second warmest winter on record, and the warmest March in North America since 1895. The fruit trees [at Essex Farm] blossomed early, and [...]
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 suspect farmers, [...]
The Whallonsburg Grange Hall has lots going on this summer! Great program last night showing the film BLOOM and discussing the health of Lake Champlain. Today (Saturday, 6/25) is the Midsummer Mixer, an Event By and For Farmers. Workshops, farm tours, tabling, and discussion about the rising tide of local agriculture, going on all day. [...]
