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September 12, 2017

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Bobcats are solitary creatures until mating season Bobcats are solitary creatures until mating season, hunting primarily at dawn or dusk. Over the weekend, this Bobcat was seen at a local farm in broad daylight. If they are hungry enough and their hunting efforts overnight are not successful, they may scout during the day. This individual with a limp has been sighted over the past few years, surviving despite their injury. Bobcats live off of medium-sized animals like rabbits and opossums, smaller rodents, and sometimes small deer. #farmscapeecology
Reflecting back on summer on the farm, and appreci Reflecting back on summer on the farm, and appreciating the life we see each day 💫
Grammy Award winning band The National is partneri Grammy Award winning band The National is partnering with Propeller, an organization founded to help inspire activism and help build movements for change, to raise money in support of Hawthorne Valley’s mission of fostering the joy of learning through hands-on education, supporting regenerative agriculture, and nurturing artistic expression. Through this partnership, fans have the chance to win a VIP experience to meet The National in San Francisco at their November 10 show, attend the sound check, watch the show from the side stage, and take home a Fender Jazzmaster guitar signed by the band. In addition, two lucky fans at each US show in September through November will have the chance to win an in-venue ticket upgrade by making a donation to Hawthorne Valley during the show. “The National is so excited to be able to support Hawthorne Valley by offering our fans and all of you the chance to win tickets and a flyaway weekend to see us in San Francisco where we’ll meet you and get to talk about Hawthorne Valley and music,” says Aaron Dessner, parent at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School and founder of The National. “We are so happy to be able to support this tremendous place.” To enter to win to please follow the link in our bio.
Join us Saturday, September 23, 2023 for the 14th Join us Saturday, September 23, 2023 for the 14th annual Chatham Area Farm Tour! The Chatham Agricultural Partnership and Columbia Land Conservancy present this free tour featuring farms in the Chatham area to get a peak into the diverse face of farming in northern Columbia County. Participants will see farm animals including horses, cattle, chickens, and more along with fresh produce, meats, wine, and syrup from farm stands for purchase. The tour runs from 10 am to 4 pm. All participants have the ability to choose their own adventure – no tickets or registration needed! Participating farms include Ooms Dairy Farm, Arthur’s Point Farm, Buttonwood Hollow Farm, The Chatham Berry Farm, Dogwood Farm & Rock City Mushrooms, High & Mighty, Kinderhook Farm, Little Brook Farm, Maple Leaf Sugaring, Staron Farm, Sugar Bear Farm, and Woven Stars Farm. Here at the Hawthorne Valley Farm, Farmer Betsy will be giving guided tours at 11am focusing on veggies and at 2pm focusing on livestock. Visit Chathamkeepfarming.org for more info and maps. If you can't make it to one of the planned guided tours at Hawthorne Valley, we encourage you to stop by any time and take a self guided tour using our tour pamphlets found in the Farm Store.
Calf party! We have many calves in the herd these Calf party! We have many calves in the herd these days, and this sweet one from cow Libra has some extra cuteness to her!! Maybe it’s the long lashes, or the curious look in her eye, but we think she’ll grow to be as beautiful as her stunning mama. Libra is a twin! She and Luz were the last calves from the legendary Luna the cow. Libra and Luz are both beautiful, with Libra having a darker coat and Luz taking after her Shorthorn sire, and a red coat. This little calf is yet to be named, but when she is named we will update you! #cowednesday
Praying mantises are masters of disguise, blending Praying mantises are masters of disguise, blending in exceptionally well with the stems and leaves of plants. You may be seeing these more often this time of year, as they reach adulthood by late summer. The Farmscape Ecology team didn’t notice this one until they looked closer at a bumblebee that wasn’t moving, and realized it was getting eaten by a praying mantis! #farmscapeecology
The Rural Intelligence Readers’ Choice Awards ar The Rural Intelligence Readers’ Choice Awards are back for their 3rd year! Follow the link in our bio to nominate your favorite local businesses, including Hawthorne Valley Farm Store under "Health Food Store." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Rural Intelligence Readers’ Choice Awards shine the spotlight on the most outstanding establishments, organizations, and people in Berkshire, Columbia, Litchfield, and Dutchess counties—chosen by the readers of Rural Intelligence. The rules 👇 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • The top 5 nominees with the most nominations in each category advance to the voting round. • You can vote once a day for each category. • One ballot per person. • Nominate / vote in as many or as few categories as you would like ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #RIREADERSCHOICE #RuralIntelligence @ruralintel
Join us Saturday October 7th from 10 am - 2 pm for Join us Saturday October 7th from 10 am - 2 pm for the Harvest Festival! Activities include hayrides, Birds of Prey, the Makers Market, a puppet show, live music, food, and much more 🍁 A big thank you to our sponsors: @claverackwellandpumpservice @uhyllp @proprinters @columbiacountyny @clctrust Media Sponsor: @radiowoodstock

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