Enjoy this Essex Farm Note from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm, in Essex, NY! With temperatures predicted to plunge into the teens, most of the past week’s effort went toward pulling in the crops that would be damaged by such a severe chill. Luke led the team through double-pace … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: No Misato Rose Radish
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Barn Owl Box: Natural Rodent Control
Barn Owls live in barns and similar buildings, often around farms. Unfortunately because of their close proximity to the use of pesticides on farms, they often face the danger of secondary poisoning. As farmers use these chemicals to kill rodents the owls (and other animals) … [Read more...] about Barn Owl Box: Natural Rodent Control
Full and By Farm: Late Fall
The first truly cold weather of the season sent us in search of properly drained hoses and scrambling to get a few more tender crops inside. We've left behind the brassicas and hearty greens of late fall, transitioning more fully into root cellar foods. There will still be … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Late Fall
Essex Farm: Storm Safe
Enjoy this Essex Farm Note from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm, in Essex, NY! For the non-local readers who follow news from here, we were barely brushed by the tail of Hurricane Sandy. Thanks for all the notes of concern. All animals and buildings are fine. Good thing, too, … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Storm Safe
Full and By Farm: Preparations & Corn Bread
The all-star bean picking team enjoyed great weather and company as we slowly worked our way down the long rows of red, black and white beans, successfully getting the entire harvest into the mow for drying. A job that would have taken me weeks to complete solo was happily … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Preparations & Corn Bread