We know that it can be expensive to purchase high quality local foods. Fortunately, there are many programs that can make eating locally affordable for people from all walks of life. This blog post outlines some of the resources that are available to help make food access more equitable. While some of the programs we … Continue reading How to Eat Locally on a Budget
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Winter is a season of rest on our farm. The animals are in the barn. The garden is covered in snow. Most of our projects are put on hold until the temperatures allow us to work outside without freezing our fingers off. With the lighter workload comes some additional time to pursue our own interests. … Continue reading What the Farmer’s Reading in 2024
Angora goats produce the lustrous fiber called mohair (not to be confused with the fiber called Angora, which is produced by Angora rabbits). The use of mohair is mentioned in texts dating to 1571 BCE. The breed was developed in what is now Turkey and was exported to France and Spain during the sixteenth century, … Continue reading All About Angora Goats
We've all heard of eating local, but how about gifting local? The holidays present such a great opportunity to support the local businesses in our community. Here's a list of some of our North Country favorites, and what they have to offer: Adirondack Blue Co. - wooden cutting boards & serving trays Berube Botanicals - … Continue reading Holiday Shopping in the North Country