Even though we haven't officially reached fall, the cool September nights are here. I have even begun to notice the changing color of leaves on the trees in the distance. We had a few nights last week where it was cold...
I hope my Tompkins Cortland colleagues had a great first week back with students buzzing around campus. I love that fall energy that happens at the start of a new academic year. It's a real pick-me-up as we make our way into...
Last week was busy as I prepared for the return of students to the farm. I pruned the cherry tomatoes and cucumbers extensively. I had been doing a little each of the past few weeks, but it felt great to get them under...
Well, we survived Hurricane Debby mostly unscathed. I was a little nervous when I saw the predicted forecast of 4 inches of rain. That is a lot of rain to deal with in a short amount of time. Thankfully, it ended up being...
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...
We have made it to week number four! The students have just finished the midpoint of their summer internship. It's hard to believe that they are halfway done since it seems like they started last week. They have been doing...
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...
I hope that folks had a great start to fall. My family dove right into it with some pumpkin picking, a visit to Hollenbeck's Cider Mill and the baking of multiple apple crisps. We are continuing with our fall farm...
Well, it was quite the turnaround with the weather, as we were greeted with much cooler weather. As we welcome in the fall season, the leaves on the distant hills are beginning to show their change in color. The nights are...
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...
It's hard to believe it, folks, but we have made it to the midpoint of the 2023 season. It really has been an up and down season for us, and we appreciate your support. I'm not sure that I have ever experienced so many "...