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Capelli Farms is OPEN!

Capelli Farms   -   Jul 30, 2020 - By CapelliFarms

Greetings from Capelli Farms! We have opened for the 2020 season and are so excited. Our CSA program is in full swing but are still signing folks up for the program, if you are interested. New for this year is our half share that feeds approx 2-3 people. Our...

Happy mid-summer! I wanted to focus this month's article on some of the creative ways that farmers' markets are changing up their models in order to comply with coronavirus safety protocols, while ensuring the provision of essential foods and keeping...

Our food system is having a moment in the spotlight. The media and the average American consumer is taking notice, for once, of the numerous weaknesses and paradoxes of a food system designed to maximize corporate profits at the expense of worker health,...

The season is upon us we still have 5 slots available for CSA shares . This year we will be doing Amsterdam farmers mkt on Saturdays and also be in Wells one day a week which is to be determined yet. Come check out what we offer as far as meat options or...

In this trying time we all need to stop and be thankful to those who put their life on the line... Here on the farm we have spots open forbour CSA for the season along with pork & beef please reach out to us with questions 518-788-0027 

Our summer session is open for registration. In addition to our wonderful local, organically and sustainably grown produce we offer pantry items each week from local farmers and producers. New from Boxed Organics, Pantry Items for May 22nd...

As you may know whether reading or listening to the news, due to COVID-19 the larger processing plants have either been shut down or are running at a reduced capacity. This has caused an undue panic and the smaller USDA processors have been completely booked...

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What May can bring?

Spreading Oaks Farm   -   May 10, 2020 - By Ken & Patti

What will May bring?  Hot? Cold? Dry? Wet? Frost? Wind?  Who knows!! But we keep right on farming on.  We are planting, weeding, harvesting and selling our produce just like it was any other year, except it isn't like any other year. ...

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Fresh on the Farm

B&M Farms   -   May 06, 2020 - By Thomas_3

Every day we start our day to give the Lord thanks and then we start by working the land the Lord has given us. Every day we inspect our chickens and the eggs that produce and the plants so you can have the best products we can deliver to you.

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Early summer produce now available!!

Spreading Oaks Farm   -   May 03, 2020 - By Ken & Patti

Our summer produce is beginning to mature.  We now have cucumbers, summer squash and zucchini, in addition to our spring greens, lettuces, beets, radishes, and turnips.  Check out our online store for more than 20 different items available for pick...