In pursuit of a dream: Starting work at Yestermorrow
In 2008, as my husband and I traveled around the country and talked with friends about our dreams for the future, a
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Getting plowed: Kristin Kimball’s captivating “Dirty Life”
Kristin Kimball on her farm in Essex, N.Y. Photo by Deborah Feingold The first time I heard of Essex Farm, I was working a kitchen/garden internship at
Just in time for the census: 2 more farmers
Four years ago, I was a single vegetarian pursuing a communications career. Now, I am a married omnivore beginning farmer. Eggs were my gateway food. I
Learning by killing: Rainy-day musings on straw-bale coldframes
Vermont is finally getting a good dose of rain today, so I took the opportunity to come inside from the garden I'm responsible for as the kitchen/garden
Happy Easter! Celebrate spring with an apple-and-onion tart
Easter is a big deal where I grew up in the Midwest, at least in the circles my family traveled in. Sunday church service, where we sang "The Old Rugged
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The Compost Follies: Playing with garbage entails a steep learning curve
During dinner a couple weeks ago, a few of my fellow Yestermorrow interns and I started discussing emotions that stimulated learning. One person offered
Winter, Shminter: Not Everything Sleeps when the Ground Freezes
I usually take a giant chill pill the months of January and February (ok, and maybe March too). I have never lived in a place without blizzards and
Saving for college, one potato at a time
Countless parents are deeply anxious — and rightfully so — about how their children will be able to afford college, even if they diligently contribute
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The following is a guest post from Stephanie Pierce in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Stephanie writes, dreams, and plans at Fourth Sector Consulting,
