Birds and the Bees

Birds and the Bees

This week we added two beehives to our farm. We'll keep two types of honeybees - Italian and Carniolan.  The Italians are gentle bees and excellent honey producers.  The Carniolans originated in Middle Europe, are extremely docile and are good builders of wax honeycombs. We're happy to report the bees approve of their new home and immediately set to work collecting pollen from a field of early Golden Rod blooms.  We look forward to offering local honey to our customers soon!

The Sag Harbor Express has published a great Harvest Magazine this month. There is a piece on North Fork 'Meat with a Local Pedigree' that talks with the farmers at McCalls Ranch, 8 Hands Farm and Wells Farm.  And check out the article on Browder's Birds and 'Chicken 101'.

 

Our organic eggs continue to sell out quickly each week so please come early to purchase them at your local farmers' markets!

 

Holly and Chris

Chicken Barbecue from South Carolina & Backyard Hens in Sag Harbor

Chicken Barbecue from South Carolina & Backyard Hens in Sag Harbor

We've had several friends visit us from the city and beyond this past week, including Chris's buddy from college, Mark.  Not only did Mark assemble our new grill but he also christened it with a South Carolina-style barbecued Browder's chicken.  It was delicious and we are including this secret recipe, handed down to Mark 30 years ago, since it would be perfect to serve at your 4th of July party:   

  

Low Country Mustard Based BBQ Sauce (Or Newberry County BBQ Sauce) with Grilled Chicken courtesy of Dr. Richard H. Crooks of Greenville, SC 

 

 

FARMERS' MARKETS and FARM HOURS
This Saturday, find Holly at the Sag Harbors Farmers' Market and Noah at the Greenport Farmers' Market.  Chris will be at his usual post at the Westhampton Beach Farmers' Market.    

 

We will miss the Shelter Island Farmers' Market for this Saturday only and we apologize to our loyal Shelter Islanders.  

 

Information on all of our markets this season can be found on our website and updated regularly on  our Market Calendar. 

 

 

Holly will give a special talk on the topic of Raising Backyard Hens at the Sag Harbor Farmers' Market at 11:00 am this Saturday.  If you can't make it, check out the interview with the Sag Harbor Express.   

 

On farm sales available this Saturday afternoon from 3:00 - 5:00 PM and on Wednesday, July 3rd from 3:00 - 5:00 PM during our CSA Pick-up. Remember to pick-up your chicken for the 4th of July!