Mar 20, 2017 | Fiber Studio, Homesteading Skills
Fiber Farming and Wool Processing The Textile Expansion at Nezinscot Farm Over the past seven months I’ve had the pleasure of learning about the art and craft of fiber farming. What started out as a desire to master the art of weaving and spinning has transformed into...
Mar 10, 2017 | Cooking from scratch, Food for Thought, Homesteading Skills
Cheese Making 101: Making or stretching Mozzarella and Nezinscot Fromagerie 1. Heat cheese curds until you can stretch easily. 2. Stretch Mozzarella until the curd becomes shiny and flexible 3. Shape accordingly and store for use in the cafe and for sale. 1 2 3...
Feb 14, 2017 | Farming, Food for Thought, Homesteading Skills, Organization
As I come into another season of our Community Supported Agriculture program (otherwise known as CSA) I couldn’t help but think about how this simple concept has allowed me to grow not only my business but also my confidence in approaching others to share in...
Jan 30, 2017 | Fiber Studio, Homesteading Skills, Organization
Nezinscot Farm Fiber Studio Updates Welcome Our Fiber Studio 2017 Artist in Residence and Fiber Intern Sarah is our current fiber studio artist-in-residence and shepherds apprentice. Her main focus has become sustainable fashion and housewares and organic textiles....
Jan 12, 2017 | Farming, Farming in Winter, Homesteading Skills, Organization
My day off was extended this winter for an entire month. Taking the opportunity to sort through lots of things on the farm and store as well as an opportunity to reflect and plan for this upcoming season. This will be a year of organization and bringing everything...
Aug 19, 2016 | Food for Thought, Homesteading Skills, Summer time, Uncategorized
I had at least six people ask me this week if I was taking time off for myself. I spent a few hours this week with a professor of sustainable food systems and a senior business student from the University of Maine at Orono who had a grant from the Mitchell Institute...
