One week ago, Reber Rock Farm's newly-raised barn caught fire and burned to the ground. In the fire many items were lost including some livestock, tools, equipment, hay, and grain. To see some of the scope of what has been lost, watch a video of the original barn-raising here: … [Read more...] about Fire at Reber Rock Farm: Support Barn Rebuild
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Grange to Host Holiday Market and Food Pantry Fundraiser
The Whallonsburg Grange will host its annual Holiday Market on Saturday, December 19, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Donations of toiletries, cash, and food will be collected for distribution to regional food pantries. The market will feature an array of locally grown ingredients for … [Read more...] about Grange to Host Holiday Market and Food Pantry Fundraiser
Lakeside School Fall Fun Festival
Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm is hosting its fifth annual Fall Festival and Open House in Essex on Saturday, November 7th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. This free outreach event is a friend-raiser designed to gather North Country families together to celebrate the season. Many … [Read more...] about Lakeside School Fall Fun Festival
How One Farm Saved Essex, New York (Eating Well)
On the day in September 2003 when Mark and Kristin Kimball pulled their bicycles off an Amtrak train and wheeled their way into the town of Essex, New York, no one would have guessed that one of the most important experiments in contemporary American agriculture was about to … [Read more...] about How One Farm Saved Essex, New York (Eating Well)
Exploring Essex Day
Were you able to attend Downtown Essex Day last Saturday, August 1st? I thoroughly enjoyed walking around town and exploring the hundreds of items on display at vendor tables from the typical yard sale items to intricate jewelry creations, other crafts and hand-made items, art … [Read more...] about Exploring Essex Day