I am making a newfound commitment to this blog! Winter is here and things are slowing down significantly at the farm, but Owen and I are busier than ever planning for next season. The big question we are trying to answer is how to make this farm support us financially. All things considered we had a great first season: we delivered delicious, high quality food to a number of happy customers. We sold hundreds of dozens of eggs with some of the most beautiful yolks I have ever seen. These eggs have made me a huge fan of poaching as it really showcases their flavor, texture, and appearance. We sold close to 600 meat chickens that were roasted and grilled and fried by folks all over the Hudson Valley and in Brooklyn. We had 10 lambs butchered and people are enjoying their various cuts and will continue to do so throughout the winter. Today we took our wool to be turned into yarn and roving and we are anticipating the luxurious lambskins that will soon arrive at my doorstep. We worked very hard tending to the animals, managing the pastures, and trying to take care of ourselves. And now we must figure out how to make it sustain us. We look forward to next season, raising more animals, managing our pasture better, and producing top quality food that we feel proud to sell. Stay tuned to the website for news about next year, how to order, and where to find us.

For now, get ready to see us at the Red Hook Winter Farmer's Market on December 13.

And enjoy this delightful article about some Awesome Farm chickens that have resettled in the Bronx, proving that country chickens can indeed become city chickens:

http://repohl.blogspot.com/2008/11/chicken-therapy-for-soul.html

Keep supporting local farms and enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!
KayCee