For the past five years, Robin Gucker has been fighting an uphill battle: securing a steady internet connection. “They are knowingly having us a pay for a service they know is inadequate, or is actually no service at all,” Gucker said. “Tech support is incompetent, but our … [Read more...] about Local lawmakers, residents eager for solution to broadband woes (THE SUN)
Upcoming Essex Events 8/21-8/28
Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to see what's coming up this week. Click on the link to Essex, NY Calendar to learn more about a particular event. Do you know about any public … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 8/21-8/28
Essex Farm Institute Invites Community to Public Forum on August 29th
On August 29th the Essex Farm Institute will host a Public Forum at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall. The forum topic is: "Resilient Farms, Resilient Community: How can agriculture help the Adirondacks respond to climate change?" The forum will begin at 6:30 pm, but stop by earlier … [Read more...] about Essex Farm Institute Invites Community to Public Forum on August 29th
Adirondack Cuisine Trail Association Now a Tri-County Effort (THE SUN)
Foodies rejoice. A proposed regional cuisine trail network across the tri-county area passed a major milestone last week when organizers applied for official status from the state Department of Ag and Markets. If granted status, the network will graduate from an abstract … [Read more...] about Adirondack Cuisine Trail Association Now a Tri-County Effort (THE SUN)
Champlain Valley Farm Stands Targeted by Thieves (THE SUN)
They’re a staple of summer: Farm stands, roadside fixtures that farms use to sell locally grown produce and other value-added products. As part of long-standing tradition, most are unmanned and operate on an honor system through the use of cash boxes. But this summer has … [Read more...] about Champlain Valley Farm Stands Targeted by Thieves (THE SUN)