Consulting firm WhyWhisper Collective advances the efforts of socially responsible companies and organizations. To move that mission forward, the collective has kicked off a month of "Being Better", a month-long series of weekly posts related to Better Farm-inspired business practices. This week: an interview with Better Farm's executive director and CEO, Nicole Caldwell.
Read MoreRoeya Amigh is a visual artist staying at Better Farm until June 24 through the betterArts Residency Program.
Read MorebetterArts presents a spa weekend package featuring mani/pedis, drum circles, meditation, yoga and much much more June 13 and 14 at Better Farm in Redwood.
Read MoreIf you're looking for a green thumb to get some gardening advice from, have I got a suggestion for you. I know a lady who is easily the most intimidating gardener I know: Mother Nature. She's overseen the prolific growth of forests the world over, coral reefs, open plains, feathered brush and waving grasses. A little secret about her methods: She's used a no-till, no-plow, pesticide- and herbicide-free approach for all time.
Read MoreBetter Radio launches June 20 with live coverage of Better Festival, the first of three summer festivals hosted by betterArts on the Better Farm campus in Redwood.
Read MoreThe newest additions to Better Farm's flock are these mighty Khaki Campbell ducks, a domesticated breed that originated in England at the turn of the 19th century.
Read MoreBetter Farm's Executive Director Nicole Caldwell will speak at this Saturday's New York State Federation Of Lake Associations conference in Hamilton, NY.
Read MoreDue to popular demand, betterArts has again partnered with instructor Jason Comet of Watertown Piano Lessons to bring an introductory piano camp to Redwood from Aug. 17-21.
Read MoreThe story of California’s water shortage is the story of Manifest Destiny in the US: a belief that people can dominate the natural landscape and bring it to its knees in servitude of Our Way of Life. The American Dream: to enjoy boundless growth, unimaginable luxury and to always have the ability to do and have more.
Read MoreThousand Islands Sun contributing writer Mary Whiting has written an absolutely lovely feature on Better Farm in today's issue of the Thousand Islands Sun.
Read MoreEditor's Note: This is a guest blog from our friends over at RedShed.
Gardening is a great way to eat healthy and enjoy the outdoors. This guide is made for anyone wanting to learn how to make a garden and how to grow vegetables for that garden. In this guide you will learn how to select the proper location for your garden, learn about tools needed for the garden, how to prepare soil and how to grow basic vegetables.
Read MoreWe've got the first round of plantings done in our brand-new apple orchard! Last week we planted Honeycrisp and Jonemac trees sourced from the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District in Watertown.
Read MoreBetter Farm and betterArts have announced dates for the 2015 Summer Festival Series: June 20, July 18 and Aug. 29.
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