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1.30.2013

living anew

Yeah, to reduced travel!
We've moved out of the Lincoln Street house that we've been in for several years. Gonna miss that lil' place, but even with binoculars you can't see the gardens.  We've moved into the farmhouse right next door to the share barn.

the farmhouse

Washo/Filippi
309 Miner Street Road
Canton 13617
379-9176

1.18.2013

planning board meeting tuesday

Where are we at with the residential zoning issue at the farm?

We have met with both the Town Board and the Town Planning Board at their monthly meetings. Dozens of people have come to speak in favor of small scale agriculture no matter the zone. The boards have stated that they are willing to consider an amendment to the residential code that would allow CSA's and community gardens, which is good. There is hesitance whenever animals are mentioned.

This TUESDAY JANUARY 22nd at 7pm is the next gathering of the planning board in the Municipal building at 60 Main Street. It's the first meeting where draft language for the code is being presented, previously it was just talking, no written specifics. The head of the planning board, Mike Morgan, will show his amendment idea and talk about it. Richard Grover, a former county planner which we enlisted to help us, will present a way to integrate ag uses into the residential zone. We have already heard from the planners that they feel our draft is more comprehensive than they intend to tackle right now.  If anyone wants to read our draft before the meeting, let us know.

So come and see the show.
Spread the word.
Bring your eyes and ears!

1.12.2013

(relative) calm

raspberry canes in dutchess field

I love me some January! It's quite unlike the rest of the months of the year (for Flip especially as there's no library work and little outdoor requirements). We've been tromping around the property with the dogs, who dig the snow. The seeds are arriving in the mail. Bob's duties with the X country ski team are in full swing, so he's in and out of town for a couple months. And we're eating so well.  In some ways, winter eating is more decadent than the rush of August because we can draw on foods from the root cellar AND pantry shelves AND freezer.


Keep your eyes peeled for a 2013 season enrollment form in the (snail) mail. The reason we don't do the sign up online is because we still need to collect payment and that has to happen in person or through the mail. If there's enough interest (another year), we can look into paypal and streamlined sign up that way.
Students, the earlier the sign up, the better!
If anyone has a friend who might like our offerings, send along their contact info.

canning with sarah s-m
snowshoeing with the boys
gaming with lew (get him to invite you to lunch!)
bob + nipper heading back to the barn
Miss seeing everybody regularly, hope the winter has been notable.