Harvard students pay a visit to Great Brook State Park!
There are some things that are hard to learn in a classroom. Like what it feels like to have a baby calf lick your fingers; what a dairy farm smells like; or what a happy cow’s “moo” truly sounds like. That’s why we worked with Harvard to get a small group of students out of the classroom and onto a local dairy farm. Tamma Duffy, dairy farmer from Great Brook State Park in Carlisle, MA,...
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The next time you invite your friends over for dinner impress them with cheese fondue as an appetizer. Having fondue at a party is a great way to get everyone around the table and talking while dipping. Here is a recipe for Cheddar fondue, but don’t be afraid to try making it with different cheeses such as Gouda or Swiss. We want to know how you fondue! Share your fondue recipe or tell us...
View NowApril showers bring May flowers and compost makes them healthier!
It is springtime, so put away the shovels and break out the gardening tools! Did you know that many New England dairy farms produce and sell compost for you to use in your garden? Farms, such as Barstow’s Longview Farm in Hadley, MA, sell what many gardeners call “black gold”. It is referred to as “black gold” because compost is rich in nutrients and helps plants grow healthier by...
View NowA day in the life of a cheese maker!
During last week’s visit to Smith’s Country Cheese, the Boston University students got an inside look at what goes into making delicious cheese. They discovered that it is an all day process that cheese maker, Dave Smith, has been involved with for the past 26 years. A typical day at Smith’s Country Cheese: 4am – The dairy cows are milked. Smith’s Country Cheese is home to 200 dairy...
View NowBoston University students visit Smith’s Country Cheese!
Yesterday, we took students from Boston University (BU), on a field trip to Smith’s Country Cheese in Winchendon, MA and it turned out to be one Gouda time! Here is just a sneak peek at how the day went, but be sure to check back for a full report! You won’t want to miss it! BU students standing with Smith’s Country Cheese owner, Dave Smith (bottom right). Here, the BU students are...
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