Here’s the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm: "We had hot, dry, weather this week, perfect for haymaking. Mark, Phil, Jon, Ben, Brandon, Taylor and Cameron worked long hours mowing, raking and baling while everyone else kept the farm running. We have 1,026 round … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Perfect for Haymaking
Essex Farm New York
Essex Farm: Solstice 2016
Here’s the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm: "Here we are at the solstice, and doesn’t it feel like it? The forecast calls for clear weather until Monday, and it has been clear all week, so we, like every other farmer in the region, are maniacally making hay. We … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Solstice 2016
Essex Farm: Power of June
Here’s the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm in Essex, New York: "We are almost halfway through the 100 day sprint now, in the annual race to capture as much sunlight as we can, and keep it. I see surprised exhaustion on the faces of some of our new farmers these … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Power of June
Harrow & Haw. Gee & Glee: Oceanic Feeling
Last night was the second time I walked behind the majestic team of black Percheron mares — Pat and Pearl. “It’s like spinning on a swing,” I attempt to explain to Matt Volz, owner of Greyrock Farm, grinning as he hands me last season’s potato. The potato unearthed just now, … [Read more...] about Harrow & Haw. Gee & Glee: Oceanic Feeling
Essex Farm: Dizzy
Here’s the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm in Essex, New York: "I was away for six days and when I came home everything was dramatically changed. The strawberry plants had gone from bud to flower to fat green fruit. The cover crop of rye on Monument Field, which … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Dizzy