Jes Clark, of Willow Vale Farm, led an intimate basket-weaving with willow workshop over the weekend. Participants learned the craft of...

From left to right: Eric and Max in the field; the team pruning the orchard; Sarah and Nolan at the Hastings Market As we enter our...

Howdy all & Spring tidings! If I had to choose a favorite season, it would be a close tie between winter and spring. There is just...

“Women are of vital importance to rural economies. Rearing poultry and small livestock and growing food crops, they are responsible for...

March is a month of incredible change on the farm. As the earth tilts towards the sun, the lengthening days and warming soils shimmer...

By now most people are longing for spring weather and sunshine, and surely our feathered friends feel similarly. Many people enjoy...

1. Start with 2-5 lbs of suet. Coarsely chop your suet or break chunks apart with your hands. If you can’t render the suet immediately...

The beginning of February brings several holidays in various traditions, including Candlemas, St Brigids Day, Groundhog Day, and the...

Situated between the hills of the Appalachian Trail and the Ten Mile River, the farm is home not only to the animals we raise, but also...

I write with the first snow of the winter; frozen crops covered by white, animals pastured for winter, and the essence of time has slowed...

A major component of our successful growing year and healthy animals is our seasonal staff. We are so lucky to have hardworking and...

In case you somehow missed the news… Honeybees are amazing! There’s so much to know and learn about them. I started keeping bees about...

Our market garden is flourishing, with our cooler-weather superstars, such as peas, phasing out to make room for our hot hot hot...

A Tail of Love As the Managing Director here at HVH and as a member of the LGBTQ community I have written newsletters in the past for...

Happy Juneteenth & Summer Solstice Today is Juneteenth. When we talk about a vision for a sustainable, just, food and farming system,...

With the Summer Solstice coming up next week on June 21st the farm is quickly transitioning from Spring to Summer. Out on pasture, our...

This time of year is often referred to as “baby season” by wildlife rehabilitators.  All of the wild critters have either had or are...

Summer always surprises me. By April, I’m tired of winter. Still, those first hot days leave me panicked. I’m not ready for things to...