By Tim Rowland | A genre of 20th century agrarian artists loved nothing better than a pastoral scene with a stream tranquilly meandering through a neatly clipped meadow. But today, […]
Where to Pre-Order A Local Thanksgiving Turkey
There is no sugarcoating it: a locally raised turkey will cost more money than the big birds at the grocery store. So why spend more on something you can get so […]
What Do Certifications Mean For Small Farms & Consumers in the Adirondacks?
Food labels and certifications such as “natural,” “organic,” “cage-free” and “pasture-raised” are time-consuming for the producer and confusing for the consumer — so are they worth it? Like the labels […]
Thank You For A Successful 2024 Adirondack Harvest Festival!
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who made our 2024 Adirondack Harvest Festival a success! This event would not have […]
Noris Village Market a Cornerstone for Local Farmers & Locavores
By Tim Rowland There is the taste of savory chicken salad, the sound of chattering customers, the smell of freshly roasted coffee, the feel of smooth, artisanal soaps, and all […]
The Pandemic Caused Some Farms to Pivot, Now What?
An overriding theme of the 2020-21 Covid-19 pandemic is that it might not by itself have created permanent change, but it speeded up trends that were already in motion. In […]
