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
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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
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
Essex Farm: The Peasant’s Recompense
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
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