This week I've had the pleasure of chatting with Nicole Pitt, owner of Flower Hill farm, she resides in the rural landscapes of Upstate New York well known for its cold climate contrary to the rest of the state. I had compiled a list of questions regarding how her farm came to be, what sparked her interest in the vast field of agriculture, as well the difficulties of living where the weather may affect the longevity of each growing season and production....
Last summer, 2019, I was laying in a hospital bed when my doctor came in and asked me to consider which long term care facility I would like to be transferred to. Years of untreated neuromuscular autoimmune disease had left me more or less paralyzed, and, at its worst, unable to see, hear, and even swallow. My heart was so confused, jumping wildly from high to low with no particular rhyme or reason. Had anyone told me then that a...
Langwater Farm is a 65 acre Certified Organic farm growing mixed vegetable, fruit, flower, and herb crops. As a family‐run business, Langwater works an experienced crew to keep their community supplied with fresh organic produce year‐round using small‐scale sustainable agriculture practices. Farm managers Kevin and Kate O’Dwyer bring their passion and experience in sustainable farming to Langwater, teaching their three young children along the way.Langwater Farm sources a number of growing supplies from Progressive Grower each year. First among these...
Rory O’Dwyer started Copper Kettle Farm in 2018 after apprenticing on organic farms for years. Herbs, cut flowers, and berries are the specialty of Copper Kettle, and that’s easy to see from their Instagram page full of beautiful photos that bring alive the farm’s motto of “Plants are Magic”. With these gorgeous flowers, from old favorites to unusual specialty flowers, Copper Kettle crafts beautiful work‐of‐art arrangements for weddings and special occasions. The farm also grows medicinal and trendy herbs including Tulsi...
olly Hill Farm is a certified organic farm set on 140 acres of beautiful conservation land in the seaside village of Cohasset, MA. As Cohasset'slast working farm, Holly Hill has been in the White family for 7 generations. The land has been farmed since the early 1600s, when its scenic salt marshes provided hay and livestock grazing.Welcoming visitors 365 days a year, Holly Hill offers organic plant sales and gardening workshops, plus al fresco yoga and farm-to-table dinners. Their award-winning...
Heart Beets Farm is run by Steve Murray and his wife Sarah. For nearly a decade, this young couple has been growing organically in the small town of Berkley in Southeastern Massachusetts, as their family grew alongside. Their goal is to help their customers find realistic solutions to getting more vegetables on to their tables. Flanked by a team of enthusiastic farm hands and volunteers, they offer a community CSA and Beyond Organic Share, an innovative approach to funding small...
