Sustainably Sweet
Click on this link to view Made in the Shire‘s Feature on Merck Forest’s sugaring operations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gs1GJ-0G_U It all boils down to a simple equation: plus plus equals …
Click on this link to view Made in the Shire‘s Feature on Merck Forest’s sugaring operations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gs1GJ-0G_U It all boils down to a simple equation: plus plus equals …
Dear Outside World, It’s been a while since we’ve written, and that probably reflects life on the farm in the summer time. Since the last update, 44 fluffy lambs have …
This afternoon Kathryn and Tom will meet for a second time with team members of Be Brave, a group dedicated to informing, supporting and improving the lives of individuals affected by …
The abandoned cabin at Clark’s Clearing is getting a major renovation this summer, thanks to a group of junior high students from Salem, NY. Over the past two weeks, …
This “Merck Memory” was written by James Dickey. He returned to MFFC from Colorado this November for his 50th birthday, and he later sent in an account of his experiences …
The Frank Hatch Sap House was built over a decade ago. It houses everything from Merck Forest’s sugaring operation in the late winter and early spring to the Pancake Breakfast, …
This year was a great year at the Sheep Dog Trials and Farm Festival. We had nearly 700 people attend, Sherman’s General Store in West Rupert provided great food, and …
In the rush to get ready for this past weekend’s Sheep Dog Trials and Farm Festival, I neglected to post that Merck Forest has hired a new education director. Patty …
Kat Deely, a graduate student from the University of Vermont, is researching natural communities at Merck Forest. Three weeks ago, Kat moved into the Lodge for the summer. She has …
There is a young rooster on the farm, and he is in need of a name. We thought it would be fun to have a naming contest for the bird …