Six weeks after a fast-burning fire incinerated the barn at Reber Rock Farm, the community has raised $26,000 in reconstruction funds. A weekend benefit at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall aims to further aid those efforts. After chowing down on a dinner prepared with local food, … [Read more...] about Benefit to Aid Local Farm Scorched by Fire (The Sun)
Reber Rock Farm
Whallonsburg Grange to Host Benefit for Reber Rock Farm
On Saturday, April 16, the Whallonsburg Grange Hall will host a dinner and concert, with all proceeds going towards the reconstruction of the barn at Reber Rock Farm. The farm, located in the Reber Valley just outside of Essex, lost its new barn in a fire on February 27. Along … [Read more...] about Whallonsburg Grange to Host Benefit for Reber Rock Farm
Reber Rock Farm Temporary Barn
I received the following Reber Rock Farm update from Tom Duca: "Here are a few photographs of the Reber Rock Farm's temporary barn going up. The hoop supports, the skin on the ground and being pulled over them. The tension guy wires being fabricated, people eating a great lunch … [Read more...] about Reber Rock Farm Temporary Barn
Essex Farm: RRF Cleanup
Here’s the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm in Essex, New York: Reber Rock Farm is recovering from their barn fire. Last Wednesday, the Essex Farm crew joined Racey, Nathan, Gwen and Chad for an afternoon of cleanup. It was the first pass over the ruins, and the … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: RRF Cleanup
Maple Season Fun at Reber Rock Farm (Adirondack Life)
"The sweetest time of year has come to the Adirondacks. From the Champlain Valley to the southeastern foothills, maple producers are hard at work transforming clear sap into golden goodness. At Reber Rock Farm, about 4.5 miles off Northway Exit 32 on Jersey Street in Reber, … [Read more...] about Maple Season Fun at Reber Rock Farm (Adirondack Life)