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
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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
Essex Farm: Yuletide
Hear the most recent winter news from Essex New York’s Essex Farm directly from Kristin Kimball below: "The low temperature of the week, according to our home thermometer, was -12. Barbara got frostbite on her toes while grinding grain. Andy and Peggy, in the office trailer, … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Yuletide
Full and By Farm: Finishing Regular Season Share
With a belly far too full to be thinking about food, I will be setting up the share this afternoon for the last week of regular season pick-up. If you have piles of jars crowding the top of your fridge and stacks of egg cartons in the mudroom tonight would be an excellent chance … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Finishing Regular Season Share
Full and By Farm: Faring Well in the Cold
The thirty degree weather outside is positively balmy this morning. There's almost no need for hat or gloves to keep warm moving in and out of the barns during morning chores. We faired well in the cold temperatures this past week. A little extra food and attention to water and a … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Faring Well in the Cold