It was the last full week for many of the interns last week and it was great to have some more conversations with them about their experiences on the TC3 Farm. It's been a long, hot summer and they are looking forward to a...
As we hit the cusp of August, it's starting to settle in for the students that their summer semester is almost over. I can't be more proud for how far they have come along these past 8 weeks. I think after this week's CSA...
If you haven't noticed by now, farmers love to talk about the weather. For something we have no control of, it is constantly on our minds, for better or for worse. It's a reoccurring topic among the interns this summer and...
Well folks, this sure has been the season of storms so far. I hope that the storm/tornado warning that rolled through last week didn't cause too much damage and if you lost power, it wasn't for too long. Thankfully, last...
Happy July, folks! I don't know about you, but with my kids on Summer Break, things have ramped up a bit in my household. Lots of big feelings about the end of the school year and looking forward to starting new grades in...
Well, we are at the penultimate pickup week for the 2023 CSA season. It has been an interesting one to say the least. And with lows in the mid-20s this week, it is a good indication that the season is coming to a close....
Last week, it really started to feel like the end of the season was close. Lots of cold, windy days and nights. It still being dark out when the morning alarm went off. Kids not wanting to get out of cozy blankets to get...
It's hard to believe we are approaching mid-October folks, but here we are. The end of the CSA season is quickly approaching. I'll shower you all with gratitude in the coming weeks, but for now, let's get a brief update of...
I am not sure that the weather could have been any more beautiful last week. It is really a magnificent way to start a new season. I know it is not going to last but I will take it! When the weather is like this, it makes...
Wow! That was a hot week! I know it's technically still summer, but I am over the hot weather and looking forward to cooler temperatures. It wasn't the most enjoyable weeks of work. But just like the crops, we made it...
Last week was a whirlwind, folks. I thought the energy on campus the week before was impressive. After a week of classes, it was definitely amplified. In addition to having students on the farm for their farming internships...
Welcome to those folks who are joining us for the second half of the CSA season. Thank you for your support of the TC3 Farm. And welcome back to my Tompkins Cortland colleagues for the start of a new semester. I love the...