Category: Farm News

Welcome to our “Farm News” category, where Farmer Steve, Julie, and the Heron Team share their personal insights, experiences, and stories from the heart of the land. Here, we delve into the world of sustainable and regenerative practices, where every step on our farm is a conscious effort to nurture the earth.

Join us on this journey as we raise grass-fed organic beef, chicken, and pork, and cultivate vibrant, nourishing vegetables. In “Farm News,” we explore the daily adventures and challenges that come with tending to the land and its inhabitants, all while prioritizing ethical, environmentally friendly practices.

Discover the intersection of tradition and innovation as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of modern farming. From the joys of a bountiful harvest to the lessons learned from nature, this category is a window into the farmer’s world, where the soil beneath our feet holds the stories of growth, sustainability, and the pursuit of a greener tomorrow.

False claims of spring

We are a few days in to the spring season and as what can always be expected to happen, the ground has been blanketed with several inches of snow. I […]

Where does your food really come from?

This winter, during the off-season at The Heron, I’ve been driving around the country— excited to continue enjoying the nomadic lifestyle I’ve embraced for years. I spent quality time with […]

Chomping at the Bit

Chomping at the Bit, is the feeling I get this time of year as I write about my angst wanting to get to the garden and into the greenhouse to […]

You never know

I have been trying to think of something to write that would be inspiring or uplifting but couldn’t think of anything. Driving back from dropping off plans for our bathhouse […]

Winter’s glory

As I sit and write about all the goodness from the farm, I then wonder where these on coming months will take us as the world is in turmoil and […]

Returning to reality

Time away from the farm is always a reset for me. Before I left I made sure all my seeds, root crops and cuttings were ordered as well as setting […]

Time to reflect

As much as I push back on time for relaxation and down time, I find when I am immerse myself in it because I have no other choice, I realize […]

Winter work on the farm

I use to think that the winter season meant a shift of responsibilities and a less stressful work load. It seems lately that my thought process there was a bit […]

NOFA-NY Winter Conference

This past week we spent Saturday attending the NOFA-NY Winter Conference (North East Organic Farming Association of NY) which was held at Morrisville College in Cazenovia, NY. This conference was […]