farming

My husband, Peter, and I have always felt it vital that we open up our farm doors to the outside world. Transparency—in food especially—is an important element of building trust.  … The Joneses “Go Hollywood”

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

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

When winter hits in earnest, farming in spring, summer, and fall sure seems easy. Farming in winter is just…hard!  Freezing temps and snow cover change everything on our farm. Rather … Feeding & Watering Animals in Winter