Maple Brook Farm and Reber Rock Farm will be opening their doors to visitors Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22nd and 28-29th from 10am to 4pm both days. These events are part of an annual state-wide initiative through the NY Maple Producers Association to promote maple production … [Read more...] about Maple Weekends in Reber
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Full and By Farm: Tapping the Sugarbush
Monday was a glorious day for tapping—our coats, vests, gloves and hats being dropped like bread crumbs along the path in the sugarbush. Within minutes of drilling, each hole was already welling up with sap, a tap was put in, the bucket hung and the sweet plunking sound of the … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Tapping the Sugarbush
Full and By Farm: Lists of Work
Thanks to those who came out Friday to stomp on bean pods and free up the beautifully colored beans. We wrapped up quickly, with all of the threshing and winnowing done by lunch time. After a delicious chili and corn bread meal prepared by Cara, we were back at it, sorting and … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Lists of Work
Reber Rock Farm Fotofeed #5: Getting Ready for Sugar
Click on a photo for a larger image view and to read short captions. Read the complete captions below for the full story and learn more about what’s happening at Reber Rock Farm in Essex, NY! And if you missed the previous RRF Fotofeeds check them out below once you have … [Read more...] about Reber Rock Farm Fotofeed #5: Getting Ready for Sugar
Full and By Farm: Snow Challenges Sugar Collecting
Last weekend's promise of warm sunny days left us disappointed and chilled. The temperatures just made it above freezing Saturday morning, only to drop off by the afternoon. The sun barely making an appearance at all. Since tapping Friday we collected a little sap in the buckets, … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Snow Challenges Sugar Collecting