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Beer Soup, and more
So let’s say it’s a Monday in Rochester, New York and you open your fridge and there before your eyes are the beers that your friend brought over on Friday and for some reason they were not consumed, all weekend long. That some reason is that they unpalatable fermented river water and nobody wants to…
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Rain – April Employee of the Month

Today we salute you, Rain. You are indespensible to our operation and we’d be lost without your dedication to the work we do. Rain Our April Employee of the Month Ya know, I chuckle to remember back over the years. When I first interviewed you for the position here at Enka:ri Farm, I asked you,…
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4 ways I’m saving money right now

Since I started farming, I’ve nearly always had some side hustles to fund the dream, and I’ve really come to love the noncommittal ‘gig life.’ When I hear about an opportunity, my first question is, ‘what are the hours?’ and if it fits in with the other gigs du jour, I’ll more than likely at…
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Lean in
So you want to be a butterfly? Lean in little caterpillar, listen closely. I’ll share the secret my grandmother whispered to me through the wind. You must find a place that is not disturbed by man’s rush for more more more. More control, more money, more stuff. Find a place where the natural rhythms…
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Top 5 Nonfiction Reads
Top 5 Nonfiction Reads Ishmael by Daniel Quinn This is one of the very few books I’ve read more than once. A well-told story with a Socratic style, the characters’ dialogue makes you question everything you never thought you didn’t know. The author spent decades perfecting this masterpiece and I’ll bet that anyone who…