Lots of newsy news this week. We have a healthy new Jersey heifer, born to Fanny. This was Fanny’s first calf, so she’s on the milking line for the first time now. Jenny found the baby in the pasture and claims the naming rights. We name our calves with the same first initial as … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: New Calf & Changing Crops
Mark Kimball
Essex Farm: Steinbeck Preserves Horse Power
We got a flood of response to last week’s note, regarding whether or not we can continue to use draft horse power here while also paying a living wage and achieving long-term economic stability. As we were discussing all of your thoughts in the farmhouse this week, I was … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Steinbeck Preserves Horse Power
Essex Farm: Rain is Excellent News for Fall Crops
Mark and I slept so soundly on Tuesday night that we woke up thinking the rain had missed us yet again. We groused about it as I made coffee and Mark laced up his boots. He stomped out into the pre-dawn gloom, and then came bounding back. The rain gauge showed 2.75”! Still there … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Rain is Excellent News for Fall Crops
Essex Farm Tour
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 … [Read more...] about Essex Farm Tour
Essex Farm: Reconsidering Draft Horse Power
"Mark and I have been doing some deep thinking about draft horse power here. We do not yet have answers, but I’ll share our conclusions to this point, and invite your input. As many readers know, we crafted this farm around the idea of using horses as our primary source of power. … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Reconsidering Draft Horse Power