Tag: Open Farm Week

Guided Farm Tour at Juniper Hill Farm

Written by Mary Godnick on 08/08/2021.

We will take a walking tour of some of our favorite Juniper Hill fields and high tunnels, which include perennials such as asparagus, rhubarb, strawberries and herbs, as well as a large diversity of annual vegetables. Come ready to learn about how a wide variety of organic vegetables are grown in the Champlain Valley, including overwinter production. If crop allows, we may provide U-Pick and/or gleaning opportunities. Please pre-register here.

Considerations: Wear comfortable shoes and a hat. Bring plenty of water (drinking water is not available on-site). Much of the area to be toured is very flat and could be accessed by wheelchair. Friendly dogs are welcome on leash. Visitors with children and pets are asked to be mindful of the road traffic.

Meet at the Juniper Hill greenhouses on Lewis-Wadhams Road near the intersection of Hurley Road. You will see many greenhouses. Park on the road near the greenhouses East of Hurley Road (google maps coordinates 44.253927, -73.494758) Please note the meeting location is NOT our main farm location on Loukes Ln.

Juniper Hill Farm is a 100-acre Certified Organic vegetable farm in the Bouquet Valley. We work year round to bring you the widest variety of quality, local, organic produce possible. Visit our website and learn more about what we have to offer you.

Self-Guided Hike and Meet & Greet at Craigardan

Written by Mary Godnick on 08/08/2021.

Join us and learn more about what the Craigardan team is up to in our new location. We are extending our farm store hours, and will have team members providing information on our various events and community offerings. During this special event you’re welcome to complete a self-guided hike along the trails on the farm property. All week, from 9am-6pm.No pets please. Our farm store is handicap accessible.

The story of Craigardan, its land and promise, its passage from sheep farm to ceramics studios, now inspires a new vision and interpretation. Located at the nexus between innovation in agricultural practice and the arts of living, Craigardan seeks to provide an important gathering place for creative endeavors by providing residencies, community classes, and workshops.

Guided Farm Tour at Essex Farm

Written by Mary Godnick on 08/08/2021.

After more than a year, Mark will once again lead a Farm Tour through Essex Farm’s vegetable fields, pasture, and livestock areas. Afterwards, take an optional self-guided hike along the farm roads to some of the farm’s more remote areas. Farm Tours take place rain or shine. Participants should bring all-weather clothing and sturdy rubber boots and expect a long walk over rough terrain. Please take all recommended precautionary measures while on the farm. In addition, please help us during this time by wearing a face mask/ face covering if you are not fully vaccinated and being mindful of your proximity to others in enclosed areas. No pets allowed. Participants should bring all-weather clothing and sturdy rubber boots and expect a long walk over rough terrain. Please park near and meet at the farm stand.

Essex Farm is a 1,500 acre sustainable, diversified farm in the Champlain Valley of Upstate New York. We offer a full diet, year round CSA Membership with weekly on farm pick up and direct door-to-door delivery to New York City, Albany and the Tri-Lakes Area.

Milking at North Country Creamery

Written by Mary Godnick on 08/08/2021.

Join Ashlee for milking time at the farm! Please meet at the farm-store, then watch our milking routine and see the cows.

North Country Creamery is a “100% grassfed, Non-GMO, and Animal Welfare Approved dairy in Keeseville, NY. We produce and sell an array of farmstead cheeses, creamline yogurts, and RAW milk! All of our products are made exclusively with the fresh milk from our Milking Shorthorn and Jersey cows, and other ingredients are limited to cultures, local herbs, maple syrup, and organic extracts–no added colors or stabilizers. Our cows receive the utmost care through the use of tinctures, essential oils, and homeopathic remedies, if ever they are in need.”

Guided Farm Tour at North Country Creamery

Written by Mary Godnick on 08/08/2021.

Join Ashlee and Steven for a guided tour of their organic dairy farm and creamery where they make yogurt, cheese, and other dairy products. Pets are ok on leash in our outdoor spaces.

Open House, Garden Tour and Plant Sale

Written by Mary Godnick on 08/08/2021.

Join us for an open house with garden tours. A selection of perennial plants will be available for purchase. Pets on leash only, please.

Sunwarm Gardens is located in Vermontville, NY, about 12 miles outside of Saranac Lake. Our one acre farm includes a greenhouse, an unheated hoophouse with drip irrigation, and permanent beds for intensive production. For many years we sold mixed veggies at farmers markets and through CSA, before shifting to flower farming in 2018. The addition of a walk-in cooler in 2019 allows post-harvest conditioning, greatly improving the longevity of our cut flowers.