We have made it to the end of the 2023 CSA season, folks. I want to start off by saying, "thank you" to all of you for supporting the TC3 Farm this year. Not only are you engaging in a tangible aspect of the local food...
As we approach the end of the CSA season, I want to take the opportunity to highlight some of the work that my students are doing this semester. In addition to the farming internship and food preservation class that I have...
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...
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...
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...
Well folks, another CSA season has come to a close at the TC3 Farm. I can't thank you all enough for supporting the farm, myself and especially the student interns. This was a particularly challenging year with only two...
I can't figure this weather thing out. I mean, don't get me wrong, it was pretty cold most of last week. I even busted out the long johns for the first time this fall. But it never got as cold as predicted for the overnights...
I think this week is the beginning of when we are going to begin our fall cleanup in earnest. Although we have had some gorgeous days, the temperature hasn't been too warm and more importantly, the nighttime lows are...
What a start to fall! There was a night in the 30s to end the week, Saturday was picture perfect, and Sunday began 3 days of some incredible rainbows. We celebrated Rosh Hashanah in our house (Shana Tovah to those who...
Where was this rain 6 weeks ago? Even though it would have been nice to see this rain earlier in the season, that was then and this is now and we need to take what we can get. The transition to fall definitely seems to be...
The fall semester has begun at Tompkins Cortland and classes begin next week. I'm hopeful that the good stretch of weather continues. The amount of precipitation has be pretty good, day time temperatures are normal but one...