It's time to reexamine our previous post, "Feral Pigs in Champlain Valley," with an update on the situation in the Adirondacks. Feral pigs (feral swine/wild boars/razorbacks/wild hogs--whatever you call them) have made their presence known locally in New York State. Feral … [Read more...] about Feral Pigs in the Adirondacks
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Feral Pigs in Champlain Valley
It sounds strange, but feral pigs (wild boars/razorbacks/wild hogs--whatever you call them) seem to have made a home in New York State. Normally we hear about these animals in states further south, but somehow this summer they had made their presence known locally! These … [Read more...] about Feral Pigs in Champlain Valley
Essex County Fair 2012
The 164th annual Essex County Fair in Westport, NY, will be held on August 8- 12. That's Wednesday-Sunday! Daily Admission including Shows and Carnival Rides is $10. Special $25 for a carload on Thursday from 3 PM to 9 PM (includes carnival rides). History of Essex County … [Read more...] about Essex County Fair 2012
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
Full and By Farm, June 30, 2011
If there's one thing I've learned in farming it's to always be grateful. Things come and go on farms with nowhere near fair warning, if you always focus on what you just lost you'd go insane. When your barn falls down, be happy that no one was in it. When you lose a horse, be … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm, June 30, 2011