Early warm weather poses challenges for sap production By Holly Riddle For many, this winter’s unpredictable, fluctuating temperatures have warranted mere passing conversation, but for Adirondack maple producers, the season has already set … [Read more...] about Adirondack maple producers see early start to season
Cha-cha-chaga!
Working with forest landowners, Birch Boys business achieves USDA organic certification By Holly Riddle Outdoor enthusiasts in the Adirondacks have likely come across chaga many times. However, while this parasitic growth that pops up on birch … [Read more...] about Cha-cha-chaga!
Adirondack turkey farmers face challenges ahead of Thanksgiving
By Holly Riddle Raising turkeys in preparation for the Thanksgiving season comes with its challenges in the Adirondacks and, this year, those challenges have multiplied. In the past, regional families might have sourced their holiday birds from … [Read more...] about Adirondack turkey farmers face challenges ahead of Thanksgiving
Adirondack Cuisine Trails gain ground
Adirondack Harvest has plans for future growth By Holly Riddle Adirondack Cuisine Trails, a previously volunteer-founded effort that, in 2021, was adopted by Adirondack Harvest, recently gotten a boost toward achieving broader … [Read more...] about Adirondack Cuisine Trails gain ground
5 ways to buy local flowers
Adirondack flower farms bring unique additions to the region's agricultural landscape By Holly Riddle When you think Adirondack agriculture, you might not immediately think of flower farms. After all, a region known for its harsh winters … [Read more...] about 5 ways to buy local flowers
Say cheese
After starting business from scratch, Nettle Meadow's cheese operations grow, gain recognition By Holly Riddle When Lorraine Lambiase and Sheila Flanagan began hobby farming in California, with a handful of Nigerian dwarf goats, they had … [Read more...] about Say cheese