We've been focusing the last two weeks on getting the bank barn closed in for winter. We brought in some help to install the windows and doors and to side the barn. After so many years of chipping away at this project we want to be done with it, or at a minimum (and … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Bank Barn Winter Preparations
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Full and By Farm: Wheat Cleaning Adventures
We've been fussing all week with an old borrowed seed cleaner, attempting to clean the debris and weed seed out of our wheat for replanting and eating. The motor came with warnings that it had a tough time getting started and needed ample time to cool down in between short … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Wheat Cleaning Adventures
Full and By Farm: End of Summer Field Work
Our end of summer field work is just wrapping up. We have next year's veggie field spread with compost and cover cropped with oats and peas. It will be ready to go first thing in the spring when the snow melts and the soil dries out. The other open fields—the ground for … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: End of Summer Field Work
Full and By Farm: Cider Making
We are all set up for more cider making tonight during the share. We have some nice sweet apples to mix into the tart varieties this week. Please bring a jar to take some home, and plan to stay for awhile tonight if possible. New Draft Team Rosa and Lightning have been all of … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Cider Making
Daily Doodle: Amy Guglielmo’s Essex in a Jar
Today we’re showcasing a whimsical Essex doodle from our live performance at The Depot Theatre on July 23, 2013. This detailed illustration was created on stage by Amy Gugliemo in response to the question, “What comes to mind when you think of Essex, NY?” Amy filled a jar with … [Read more...] about Daily Doodle: Amy Guglielmo’s Essex in a Jar