Category: Farm and Food Systems

October 8, 2013 – Patience is a virtue in any context, but it’s simply a non-negotiable on the farm. We patiently wait for the first

This granola is served frequently in our Wiscasset dining hall and is one of our most requested recipes.  This particular version is nut-free, but you

To peel beets easily, clean and trim them, then steam the beets until they are tender. When they are cool enough to handle, the skins

Sal and I are like beings: We are stubborn, built for durability, and antsy on rainy days.  We both have a hard time leaving this

As Chewonki’s fiscal year wraps up and the farm season slows down, I take a few moments (hours) each year to tally up the total

Reflections from Ellie Brown, Farm Apprentice It takes a lot to plan an orchard: a lot of dreaming, a lot of time, a lot of

Oh, the love the between farmer and vegetable: so crisp and sweet, so full of tending and toil, reward and riches.  All winter long, we

These days, as we check every couple of hours for signs of lambing in the barn (none yet – they’re still holding out!), sheep are

Forestry Bliss: n. The experience of pure delight in a woodlot setting The task of Chewonki farmers and students this time of year is a