Chatham Farm Tour

Sep 10, 2024

We’re thrilled to be participating once again in the annual Chatham Farm Tour from 10am-4pm. Join  us for guided tours with Farmer Betsy at 11am or 2pm. Tours will meet at the Farm Store pavilion. If you’d like to watch the cows come in from pasture for...

Cow Lane Update

Jun 28, 2024 | Farm

Despite the heat and humidity of late June, work commenced on an improved cow lane leading to Hawthorne Valley Farm’s fields on the north side of Harlemville Road. For many years, the Farm has used two lanes to access those fields. However, increased use by students,...

Yale Carbon Capture Trial at the Farm

Dec 21, 2023 | Uncategorized

Hawthorne Valley Farm (HVF) is pleased to participate in a trial on Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) with the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC). As part of the study, 160 tons of crushed basalt was spread on one of the farm’s pastures in November. ERW is a...