This year’s first baby goats have arrived! Let’s peek in on them: To see some actual live births of some of our kids, watch this video. Or visit the...

Birthing season is a very special time at Beekman 1802 Farm. It begins in mid February and extends into May. Farmer John times the fall breeding so that the births...

We were captivated by these images of future farmers captured by artist Richard Walker.  The images were shot at the Cooperstown, NY Farmers’ Museum Jr....

Eadweard James Muybridge was born on April 9, 1830 as Edward Muggeridge at Kingston-on-Thames, England, the son of John and Susannah (Smith) Muggeridge. In 1852,...

You’ve overcome all of the myths about chickens and decided to take the plunge and start your own backyard brood. Once the chicks are a month old or so, they...

The Ballad of Icarus Licorice   There was a small piglet named Icarus With surname and color both licorice; He flew from his mother To live with his brother On...

If you’re like me when I was chicken-less, you might be wonderingwhere one buys chickens. It may seem odd to look online, but there are several hatcheries...

As people hear more reports of contaminated food and worry about the ethics of factory farming, they want to take control of their food in whatever way they can....

“Goats are like dogs, sheep are like cats,” said Farmer John when I told him of our plans to add to the Beekman menagerie It’s true.  As much...

Llisten up. Llama Fosters Llama. Llama Needs You. Polka Spot Fosters Rescue Llama. Bring your donations and come meet the Beekman Boys, Saturday January 29th from...