Here’s the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm in Essex, New York: Sometimes, at the end of a hard day, this farm still moves me to tears, and I mean that in a good way. We had setbacks of all flavors this week, and strange weather, and a lame horse. John Berger … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: The Peasant’s Recompense
Agriculture In and Around Essex, NY
Establishing Two Cuisine Trails in Essex County
I wanted to provide an update on our efforts to establish a Cuisine Trail here in Essex County. The organizational committee met and has made some preliminary decisions. First, based on the geographic diversity of Essex County, the committee proposes to establish two cuisine … [Read more...] about Establishing Two Cuisine Trails in Essex County
Fire at Reber Rock Farm: Support Barn Rebuild
One week ago, Reber Rock Farm's newly-raised barn caught fire and burned to the ground. In the fire many items were lost including some livestock, tools, equipment, hay, and grain. To see some of the scope of what has been lost, watch a video of the original barn-raising here: … [Read more...] about Fire at Reber Rock Farm: Support Barn Rebuild
Essex Farm: Whipsaw Weather
Here’s the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm in Essex, New York: Based on the highs and the lows alone it would be very hard to say what season it is. We’ve had whipsaw weather this month, from a low of -17 to well above freezing. Mark took part of the warm and … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Whipsaw Weather
Types of Conservation Easements
What is a "working" easement? What is a "forever wild" easement? Working Conservation Easements keep the land open for working use. An Agricultural Conservation Easement protects the agricultural use of a farm, thus it prohibits conversion of productive farmland to … [Read more...] about Types of Conservation Easements