Here’s the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm: Here it comes. The end of the year, in full view. Before it arrives, we begin again. Mark and I curled up with the seed catalogue last night, at bedtime. There’s a new variety of kabocha squash! That’s what passes for … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: The End of the Year
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Young Farmers Take Root in Essex County, N.Y. (SEVEN DAYS)
The two are part of the young farmer boomlet in Essex County. While Vermont's farm economy has blossomed, giving birth to small-scale veggie growers, artisan cheese makers, grass-fed beef operations and organic dairies, a similar trend is taking root in and around the vast … [Read more...] about Young Farmers Take Root in Essex County, N.Y. (SEVEN DAYS)
Essex Farm Institute Invites Community to Public Forum on August 29th
On August 29th the Essex Farm Institute will host a Public Forum at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall. The forum topic is: "Resilient Farms, Resilient Community: How can agriculture help the Adirondacks respond to climate change?" The forum will begin at 6:30 pm, but stop by earlier … [Read more...] about Essex Farm Institute Invites Community to Public Forum on August 29th
Hyperlocal Weather for Essex, NY
Do you think an Essex hyperlocal weather station is a pipe dream? Even more hyperlocal than our existing Essex, NY Weather Forecast, Facts & Records page? Think again! Here's proof that an Essex hyperlocal weather station is no longer pipe dream. If you haven't … [Read more...] about Hyperlocal Weather for Essex, NY
Essex Farm to Host Tour May 28
Essex Farm is hosting a farm tour on May 28th. The tour leaves from the barnyard at 10:00 am and will cover the vegetable fields, pasture, and livestock areas. Owner Mark Kimball says, "This is the best tour of the year because the grass is green and hopes are high. It is all … [Read more...] about Essex Farm to Host Tour May 28