Are you making plans for later this summer? Plan to attend the fair for an affordable, educational, and fun outing! This year the 165th Annual Essex County Fair will run through Wednesday, July 31- Sunday, August 4 at the fairgrounds in Westport, NY. $10 admission includes … [Read more...] about Preliminary 2013 Essex County Fair Schedule
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Essex Farm: Summer Tour
Do you want to take a tour of Essex Farm? Well you can take one this summer on July 13, 2013! Time: Tour at 10am; Lunch at Noon; Afternoon session 1-3pm Suggested Donation: $25 adults; $5 for kids Bring: Weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, delicious food for … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Summer Tour
Essex Farm: If It Bleeds It Leads
Have you been wondering what’s up at Essex Farm? Sadly, there is some disappointing news to share. Hear the update from Kristin Kimball below: If It Bleeds It Leads "Hard call on the lead this week. Should it be the rain, or the drive-by? Since the latter is bloodier and in … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: If It Bleeds It Leads
Essex Farm: Midpoint
Have you been wondering what's up at Essex Farm? Well, enjoy this summer solstice update from Kristin Kimball from the farm in Essex, NY! "Haymaking began this week. We put the chips down on a good forecast, and cut a thousand bales. Jane and Miranda and I took a picnic up to … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Midpoint
Full and By Farm: Menacing Skies
Hot and steamy sunshine during the past week helped dry up the fields a bit between one downpour and the next. The plants greened up a little and put on a lot of nice top growth. But after yesterday's heavy rain we're back to standing water in the pathways and looking at a dreary … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Menacing Skies