Farm Notes
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So…You THINK You Want to Be a Goat Farmer?
Go ahead, admit it. You think goats are pretty darn cute. You’ve heard they make great pets. They could clean up all those overgrown bushes and keep your lawn beautifully … So…You THINK You Want to Be a Goat Farmer?
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The Psychology of Abundance
Memories of my grandmother and her home are of an almost-constant state of gardening, baking, cooking, canning, freezing, and pickling. To be at Grandma’s house was to eat…everything homemade, much … The Psychology of Abundance
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Farm Kids
Perhaps it is because we are entering the last few weeks of summer vacation and it has all slipped by a bit too fast, but I’ve been thinking a lot … Farm Kids
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Exhaustion
Let’s face it—some times of the year are tougher than others on the farm. Summer may be beautiful, but it is long and grueling and is by far the most … Exhaustion
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Make Hay While the Sun Shines
Before we started farming, I knew very little about hay. To this day, it still strikes me as a crazy amalgam of art and science. You’ve probably heard of the … Make Hay While the Sun Shines
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Confessional: I Sell at Farmers’ Markets
There are many, amazing farmer’s markets in our little neck of the woods and now that it’s June, all are in full swing. It will be another month or more … Confessional: I Sell at Farmers’ Markets
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Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
Fences are a vital piece of just about any farm, especially farms where livestock graze on pasture. Vegetable farmers and orchards, too, need to fence out deer and other critters, … Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
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Springtime on the Farm
Springtime on our farm is exactly what you would imagine it to be—filled with babies. We breed our goats and sheep to give birth at several points during the winter … Springtime on the Farm
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Are You a “Locavore”?
Suzie talking about locavores at a recent Mohawk Valley Community College event. Have you ever heard of a “locavore”? A term coined back in 2005, it describes a person who … Are You a “Locavore”?
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The Messier Side of Farming
There has been a rash of books published lately about farming. It seems there is tremendous interest in farming stories, especially if you’ve just left your high-paying city job and … The Messier Side of Farming
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Chicken Stock & Mulligatawny Soup
I suppose there’s a million ways to make great chicken stock, but this is my favorite. Don’t be afraid of cutting up one of our whole chickens…it’s easy! Maybe I’ll … Chicken Stock & Mulligatawny Soup
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Farming is a Business
On the farm, life takes on a whole different pace during the winter. Yes, we still have chores to do—animals must be fed, eggs gathered and washed. My husband will … Farming is a Business
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My Extended Farm Family
December is the month I’m busy preparing for my favorite event of the year—our annual Christmas party. The house is finally cleaned after months of being ignored. Decorations cover every … My Extended Farm Family
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I Like a Good Story with my Meal
November just might be my favorite month and Thanksgiving my favorite holiday. It’s a time when we are thankful for all that we have, when we appreciate our friends and … I Like a Good Story with my Meal
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A Farmer’s Dirty Little Secret
As a farmer that sells direct to the public via farmers’ markets, I get to talk to people every week about our farm and the foods that we produce. And … A Farmer’s Dirty Little Secret