Jon and I took a trip to Rutgers to learn a little more about our hazelnut trees and to see the operation at the university. Dr. Tom Molnar, a professor at Rutgers knows EVERYTHING about Hazelnuts. In fact, our hazelnut trees here at the farm were planted under his guidance and from some of the trees he has … [Read more...]
Volunteer Day With Rolling Harvest
Lindsay and Andrea, two of our vegetable farmers extraordinaire, organized a volunteer ‘gleaning’ day with Rolling Harvest. It was a huge success! The donated food will go to pantries, shelters and households in need – and will provide solid local nutrition. Cathy Snyder, the founder of Rolling Harvest, was so … [Read more...]
NJ Secretary of Agriculture Visits Double Brook Farm and Brick Farm Market
Today we got a visit from Doug Fisher, the Secretary of Agriculture for the State of New Jersey. Hopewell Borough Mayor, Paul Anzano, set up the meet-and-greet and we had the perfect day to show him our ‘terroir’: our land, our animals, our products and our excellent local staff! It was a great opportunity to … [Read more...]
Turkeys on Pasture
This time of year is very exciting on the farm. The turkeys, finally big enough to forage on their own and fend off a possible fox, are let out onto pasture. They are always tentative at first… But then they get into the spirit of the thing. By they end of the first week, there will be turkeys everywhere: all … [Read more...]
New Rams on the Farm…New ‘Animals’ in Town
We just took delivery of two Suffolk rams who will help shoulder the ‘burden’ of our other 2 Katahdin rams. It’s hard work, but it has to be done! They seemed to take to the fields and the grass very well and are luxuriating under the water wagon at present. Another ‘animal’ appearance in town are the oxen of the … [Read more...]
Hazy Humid Days
The animals are in various locations looking to stay cool. At least fall is right around the corner, which means sweet grasses and dry, temperate days ahead. Kasey is in and out of the shade under the chicken wagon… And the lambs roam among the trees. The pigs are happy as can be in the woods, with wallows all … [Read more...]
14 Piglets Born (Yes to ONE Sow!) and Other Summer Happenings
Orlando snapped this photo of the piglets when they were a day old (which was yesterday!). There are so many of these little Berkshires that I have no idea how he got all (but one) in the picture. It’s a good thing the Berk mothers are skilled and nurturing, because Orlando, Brett and Jess have their hands full with … [Read more...]
You Say Tomato, I Say Tomato
We love this time of year. Fresh tomatoes, ready to eat. And the Double Brook Farm bounty has hit the Brick Farm Market finally! Heirlooms, cherry tomatoes and beefsteaks. Coming into the market throughout the day… Sunshine only makes them tangier and deeper in flavor. Here are some in every stage on … [Read more...]
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