As we grow into this second season, we are committing to a draft powered, diversified future. This doesn't mean we don't use diesel and gas to get fields plowed and cultivated when we have to. On the contrary, we rely heavily on the good will of our farming community to allow us … [Read more...] about Reber Rock Farm Fotofeed #6: Tis the Season for Change and Growth
Essex Farm
Essex Farm: Pressure, Release
Kristin Kimball shares the week's news from Essex Farm in Essex, NY: "Pressure, release. This is one of the main principles of horse training. Apply increasing pressure until you get the behavior you want, then release. The pressure asks the horse for a different behavior, and … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Pressure, Release
Essex Farm: The Farm Feels Young
Kristin Kimball shares the news from Essex Farm in Essex, NY: "No complaints about the weather this week. The rain left the fields steaming in yesterday’s late-afternoon sun. The grass is taller and greener every time I cross the pasture. The farm feels young and fecund. We have … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: The Farm Feels Young
Essex Farm Tours 2014
We are happy to announce our Essex Farm tours of 2014! May 24th, 2014 (Memorial Day weekend) July 5th, 2014 (Fourth of July weekend) August 16th, 2014 FARMERS ONLY TOUR September 13th, 2014 October 11th, 2014 (Columbus Day weekend) What to Expect on an Essex Farm … [Read more...] about Essex Farm Tours 2014
Essex Farm: In the Black
Kristin Kimball shares the news from Essex Farm in Essex, NY: Mark and I were awake extra early this morning, catching up on a few things in the dark. He left the house just as the eastern sky was lighting up, and promptly came back in to get me. The sunrise was that sweet. I … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: In the Black