I received the following Reber Rock Farm update from Tom Duca: "Here are a few photographs of the Reber Rock Farm's temporary barn going up. The hoop supports, the skin on the ground and being pulled over them. The tension guy wires being fabricated, people eating a great lunch … [Read more...] about Reber Rock Farm Temporary Barn
Agriculture In and Around Essex, NY
Essex Farm: Shearing
Here’s the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm in Essex, New York: Snow fell on the backs of 49 naked-looking ewes yesterday. It was not the best day to take off your thick wool coat, but aside from that, everything went smoothly. The flock was locked in the barn the … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Shearing
Essex Farm: RRF Cleanup
Here’s the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm in Essex, New York: Reber Rock Farm is recovering from their barn fire. Last Wednesday, the Essex Farm crew joined Racey, Nathan, Gwen and Chad for an afternoon of cleanup. It was the first pass over the ruins, and the … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: RRF Cleanup
Happiness
"When what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony" -Mahatma Gandhi. After seven long years of college, I began practicing as a conventional dietitian. In the last three years, I have worked in an amazing amount of job settings — skilled nursing, … [Read more...] about Happiness
Essex Farm: Good Horse
Here’s the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm in Essex, New York: We made our goodbyes to a good horse this week. Jack was brother and teammate to Jay, the half Suffolk, half Belgian drafts we bought in 2006. He and Jay were very well matched in looks, but easy to … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Good Horse