FARM FEATURE ARTICLES

Maitri Farm, set back a ways off of Amenia Union Road, may seem quiet and modest at first glance, but the farm is anything but. 

“Up to this point, I had a black thumb,” laughed Debra Kaye, owner of Bear Creek Farm in Stanfordville, NY. 

To maintain a viable future, it’s imperative that younger generations continue to become educated about agriculture and farming as well as learn how to be stewards of the land.

It’s a balmy Friday in the beginning of February. The sun is shining, the air is unseasonably warm, and Sarah Chase is about to milk the small dairy herd at Chaseholm Farm in Pine Plains, NY.

Daisey Hill Farm, a local family-run farm, is currently running a fundraiser to offset the loss in profits due to weather and inflation in the past few years. 

The precarious process of creating brandy starts with the fruit on the tree. “You have to start with the selection of the fruit and cut out any bruises or cuts in the skin,” says Kevin.

Organic practices are better for us, and they’re also a safer alternative for the environment. Here’s some information for a crash course on the organic industry.