Farm Notes

As we head into the holiday season and look forward to family gatherings around the dinner table, I am always thankful for the farmers of the Mohawk Valley and beyond … Old Path Farm in Sauquoit, NY

I was fortunate enough to chat with Allie Howard of Post St. Farm in Franklin Springs this past week. Relative newcomers to the Clinton Farmer’s Market, I’ve had the pleasure … Post St. Farm in Franklin Springs, NY

It has been 20 years since Peter and I bought our farm and moved to the Mohawk Valley. I can hardly believe it myself! It seems like just yesterday that … 20 Years and Counting

The American Cheese Society’s (ACS) annual convention was recently held in Buffalo. A 4-day event, the activities ranged from local tours and tastings to information sessions on food safety, cheese … American Cheese Society Comes to Buffalo

If you are looking for fun and interesting things to do this summer season, look no further than the CNY Cheese Trail! This group of 13 producers throughout the Mohawk … A Cheesy Summer Adventure: The CNY Cheese Trail

I first met Kelly and Adam Perrin of Quarry Brook Farms at a farmer’s “meet & greet” at Piggy Pat’s some time ago—maybe 2010 or 2011. We have vended at … Quarry Brook Farms in Sherburne, NY

As a small business owner, I find myself wearing lots of different hats day-to-day, week-to-week, even minute-to-minute! I am regularly a saleswoman, delivery driver, bookkeeper, grant writer, veterinarian and more…it … Are there Antibiotics in Milk?

If you live in or near the Mohawk Valley, chances are you’ve heard of Oliver’s Organic Eggs. More likely than not, you’ve enjoyed their eggs at a local restaurant. Maybe … Oliver’s Organic Eggs in Frankfort, NY

March marks a real turning point in our long, upstate winters. Snowstorms and frigid temps suddenly and miraculously give way to baby chicks and greenhouses filled with tender seedlings. It … Kingfisher Farm in Sauquoit, NY

There’s a young farm family in Rome that is not afraid to shake things up. Sammi and John Collins of Collins Farm and Creamery on Thomas Road offer bottled milk, fresh … Collins Farm & Creamery of Rome, NY

Heading into the holiday baking season, I always pull out the old cookie recipes I inherited from my mom, grandma, great-grandmother, and mother-in-law. It’s not unlike visiting old friends—pulling each … Kriemhild Dairy Farm in Hamilton, NY

Jennifer Rankin of Slate Creek Farm in Remsen has been a fellow farmer’s market vendor for as long as I can remember. We first met well over 10 years ago … Slate Creek Farm of Remsen, NY

True story: I grew up on Log Cabin and Mrs. Butterworth’s pancake syrup. Sad, I know! These unnaturally thick, overly sweet concoctions are a far cry from the real deal. … Shaw’s Maple of Clinton, NY

As a farmer’s market vendor AND mother of two adventurous girls, I have long encouraged my daughters to shop with fellow vendors. In between customers, we often plan our dinners … Fruit of the Fungi of Lebanon, NY

As long as I have participated in local farmer’s markets, I have envied the fresh cut flower vendors. At peak season, their tables are bursting with color and sweet smells, … Fresh Cut Flowers

With farmer’s markets now in full swing, you may be wondering what is available in our area. Or if you’ve attended any of the many amazing markets in Central New … G&M Farms of Morrisville, NY

One of the many true joys of living in the country is the opportunity to observe wildlife on a daily basis. Every morning, turkey vultures circle a wide, meandering path … Wildlife Visits the Farm

By Harper Jones Spring fever has firmly gripped the farm. Goats, shocked out of winter ennui, worm their way out of the barn and over fences to frolic in the … A Familiar Friend

Springtime on our farm is filled with babies of all sorts. Baby goats and lambs are bouncing all over the barn, racing up and down, playing ‘king of the mountain’ … Early Spring & Busy as a Bee

Unless you’ve been trapped under a massive rock these past few months, you have undoubtedly noticed that egg prices in the grocery store are through the roof. And since eggs … Eggs!

Of the five senses, I think that smell is the least understood or appreciated. We humans rely so much on sight and sound to communicate and receive information about the … The Nose Knows

As I write, it is snowing on the farm. It is one of those quiet, nighttime snowfalls that seem to muffle all sound. There is no traffic on the slick … Another Year in the Books

A few short weeks ago, our youngest daughter accidentally slept through her alarm and missed the morning bus. After a quick breakfast, we hopped into the car to take the … Uniquely Beautiful

September and October are the perfect months for country fairs throughout Central New York. The cooler breezes, the chilly night air, and the changing color of the leaves always seem … A Playful Country Fair

I had such high hopes when I heard my friend Fiona had border collie puppies for sale.   Fiona has been a life-long friend, raising herding dogs and professionally managing multi-million-dollar … A Woman and Her Dog

In early February, we had a sheep give birth to two lambs, one female and one male. As is my practice, I placed the new babies and their mum in … Mothers of All Stripes