Gimme the Dirt… On the Power of Stories
Summer is winding down now. Our windows are open to the evening breezes, and stepping outside to put on our barn boots in the
Where Pasture Meets Purpose: Meet the Team Behind Northaven Farm
Tucked into the rolling fields of Red Hook, Northaven Pastures isn’t your average farm—it’s a living, breathing ecosystem powered by heart, vision, and a
Gimme the Dirt… On Leaving a Legacy
I love the history of words. Recently, one word has held my attention: legacy. Its Latin root "legatus" means "person delegated." What's a legacy?
Gimme the Dirt… On Gentrification
Once upon a time, not so very long ago, in a land of exceptional natural beauty, there lived a little boy. He swam in
Honoring Juneteenth: Important Resources for Black Farmers
by Jenny Wonderling In honor of Juneteenth, the annual federal holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States, we commemorate this day by
Gimme the Dirt… On the Birth of a Calf
It's spring in the Northeast. On Hilltop Farm that means it's crunch time. The cows, the hay, the chickens, the hay, our garden, the
Gimme the Dirt…On Community
The customers of Hilltop Farm are a diverse group - locals, newcomers, family, long-time friends and new acquaintances. But one thing they all have
Your Ultimate Guide to the Hudson Valley’s Vibrant Farmers Markets: Spring to Fall
This Hudson Valley Farmers Market roundup was update on 4.25.25. Discover the ultimate guide to Hudson Valley's finest spring, summer and fall farmers markets.
Gimme the Dirt…On Cows
Road trip! The scenery was scrolling past my car windows, rural life spread out before me like a Robert Louis Stevenson poem
Gimme the Dirt…On Springtime
Did you hear the news? Spring is coming! Okay, you’re likely not impressed with this news flash, but trust us - in this house,