It's currently 20° outside. Snowflakes have been blustering around all day, and the ground is starting to look white again. (Yes, it's mid April, but we live in northern New York, we know better than to think that the snow stops on March 19th.) I've been out in the barn quite a bit, checking on … Continue reading What the Farmer’s Reading in 2025
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I’ve been working in agriculture full-time for a decade. In that time, I’ve come to understand some things about agriculture as an industry that the general public does not: one of them being the connection between immigration and food production. Since immigration is such a hot topic right now, I thought I’d share my perspective … Continue reading The Connection Between Immigration and the Price of Food
Whether you've never cooked goat meat before, or it's something that you cook all the time, you'll be sure to enjoy this chivo guisado recipe. Chivo guisado is a hearty stew made with braised goat. This recipe originates in the Dominican Republic, so it incorporates tropical spices and fresh citrus flavors, similar to some Jamaican … Continue reading Chivo Guisado
If you're trying to make more sustainable choices in the New Year, you've come to the right place! I've done a fairly extensive amount of reading about various environmentally friendly products. In this post, I will take you through all of the eco-friendly solutions that our family has found over the years. Not only are … Continue reading Sustainable Swaps for the New Year
Our family has a unique holiday tradition: every year in December, we lend money to a fellow farmer through Kiva. These crowdfunded loans help small farmers to expand their businesses, particularly when it may be difficult for them to secure funding from commercial banks. It brings us so much joy to help uplift others in … Continue reading Funding a Loan to a Farmer in Need (2024)
I was watching a video a few weeks ago when I heard something that made me pause. The quote was: "Rich farmers feed poor people and poor farmers feed rich people". Of course, this wasn't news to me, but I don't think that I'd ever heard it boiled down into such a simple format. The … Continue reading The Hard Truth About Being a Small Farm
I have to admit, our family isn't a big soup family, but when we've been putting in long days outside in the cold weather trying to get things buttoned up before winter, sometimes a good soup really hits the spot. We like this acorn squash soup recipe, especially because we can make it completely from … Continue reading Acorn Squash Soup
Earlier this month, we hosted our first ever yoga class on the farm. We couldn't have asked for better weather for practicing yoga outdoors, or a better group of people to do it with. We set up our mats on the grass at our campsite so that we could hear the sound of water rushing … Continue reading Why We’re Bringing Yoga to the Farm
If you're looking for an easy way to prepare a whole chicken, look no further! Spatchcocking only takes a few minutes, and results in a more uniformly cooked bird with more crispy skin than if it were left in its original state. Plus, spatchcocking reduces the amount of cooking time required. To Spatchcock a Chicken: … Continue reading How to Spatchcock a Chicken
Most people probably think of farmers' markets when they want to buy the freshest, best tasting fruits and veggies, but farmers' markets can also be an excellent place to find the freshest, best tasting meat and poultry as well. There are many compelling reasons to buy meat directly from local farmers, including: 1. Ensuring that … Continue reading Why You Should Be Buying Meat Directly from Local Farmers