Nov 27, 2022 | Paragraphs from the Field
In 2018, 62% of Californian voters were in favor Prop 12, which bans the sale of meats from animals raised in certain types of “extreme confinement”. For pork products specifically, the new law increases the minimum size of a gestation crate from 14 sqft. to 24 sqft....
Mar 25, 2022 | Paragraphs from the Field
Farming is truly a collective endeavor and it can really only thrive when a group of people are working toward the goal of producing something together. We have been working to develop more collaborative relationships at the Farm over the past year, and we are excited...
Mar 25, 2022 | Paragraphs from the Field
All of us involved with agriculture in the Finger Lakes have been lucky to follow in the footsteps of generations of small farmers. But it is impossible to talk about small farming in the Finger Lakes without first recognizing that we all stand and work on ground that...
Feb 20, 2022 | Paragraphs from the Field
The Finger Lakes region is home to many pioneers who have forged their own pathway in farming and food business. However this area is also home to several key agricultural networks and institutions which have paved the way for many of us to become successful...
Jan 20, 2022 | Paragraphs from the Field
We are excited to introduce a new segment to our newsletter: Paragraphs from the Field. As the owner of Van Noble Farm, I have been inspired by many other small farmers who offer high quality news, videos, and stories about the day to day operations of running a small...
