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Seasonal Harvest: Medicinal Herbs & Herbal Products in the Adirondacks
By Mary Godnick, Adirondack Harvest Program Coordinator, CCE Essex | For centuries, humans across the globe have used plants for food, medicine, and ceremony. Herbs have been…
Local Farm Stores are a Great Spot for Holiday Shopping
By Tim Rowland This Christmas I’m giving the gift of garlic. No, really — plump and pungent bulbs of Adirondack-grown garlic, snow white with faint veins of purple, along with a…
Seasonal Harvest: Embracing the Autumn Bounty of Pumpkins & Winter Squash
By Mary Godnick, Communication Coordinator for CCE Essex Adirondack Harvest Program. This article originally appeared in the September issues of Northern HGL Magazine.  Pumpkins…
Small Town Cultures Provides a Fresh Take on Fermented Foods
When it comes to versatile, yet delicious plant-based ferments, Small Town Cultures is the way to go. Founded by Lake Placid native Cori Deans, Small Town Cultures was built on…
Blue Pepper Farm Offers a Glimpse into Adirondack Farm Life at Farmstay
When signing the mortgage paperwork a decade ago for land in the Town of Jay that would become Blue Pepper Farm, Tyler Eaton had a thought. He and his wife Shannon could vacate…
Local Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
If you’re celebrating a parent in your life this month, consider doing so with a gift that supports local agriculture. While everyone loves a bouquet of fresh flowers, their…