Clipped from: www.northcountrypublicradio.org (share this clip) Did you miss the Greenhorns roundup last month? Listen to the NCPR story to hear what you missed. It’s a rainy Saturday in late June. The restored Whallonsburg Grangehall looks like a carnival has come to town: … [Read more...] about Motley farmers celebrate the land
Agriculture In and Around Essex, NY
Full and By Farm, July 7, 2011
Soaked in sweat from flipping the compost pile this hot and humid Monday, Tyler announced that July was officially here. You'll see it in the veggie pick-up this evening too, where we suddenly have more to share than greens and spring onions. Carrots, beets and peas are finally … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm, July 7, 2011
Essex Farm Summer Celebration
Essex Farm and the Essex Inn are hosting a farm tour and dinner on Saturday, July 23rd. There will be an optional work session at the farm from 10am to noon. This session might include a weed brigade, harvest, a building project, a cleanup project, or a combination of all … [Read more...] about Essex Farm Summer Celebration
Essex Farm Note, Week 26, 2011
The farm is in its post-solstice slump. Every farmer I know gets tired and stressed out by the end of June, and we are no exception. I’ve been thinking this week about how tightly our egos are tied to the well-being of the farm. Maybe everyone feels this about their work, but I … [Read more...] about Essex Farm Note, Week 26, 2011
Essex Farm in Essex, New York: Draft Horses!
This quick mashup dates from August 2010. I was driving past and saw Chad (Essex Farm) plowing with four draft horses. I was mesmerized. I sat for about half an hour and watched, snapping these few fuzzy photographs with my mobile phone. And then the heavens split wide open and … [Read more...] about Essex Farm in Essex, New York: Draft Horses!