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  • The barn at BeekmanThe barn at Beekman
  • Farmer John has several generations of goats. Here are four generations, all stemming from Tilly (farthest back.)Farmer John has several generations of goats. Here are four generations, all stemming from Tilly (farthest back.)
  • We raise mainly Auraucana chickens. It's interesting to find the various colored eggs each morning.We raise mainly Auraucana chickens. It's interesting to find the various colored eggs each morning.
  • If there's anything laying around to stand on, the goats are on top of it.If there's anything laying around to stand on, the goats are on top of it.
  • We inherited Bubby when we purchased the Beekman. He's chief mouser. We think his golden eyes give him some sort of advantage. We inherited Bubby when we purchased the Beekman. He's chief mouser. We think his golden eyes give him some sort of advantage.
  • Morning and evenings are the goats' favorite time to meander the pasture.Morning and evenings are the goats' favorite time to meander the pasture.
  • We grow upwards of 18 different varieties of heirloom tomatoes in the Beekman garden.We grow upwards of 18 different varieties of heirloom tomatoes in the Beekman garden.
  • The vegetables grown in the Beekman Heirloom Garden have to last us all year. We harvest pounds of dried beans of all varieties.The vegetables grown in the Beekman Heirloom Garden have to last us all year. We harvest pounds of dried beans of all varieties.
  • We think our vegetables are even more beautiful than flowers, like this Calabrese Green Broccoli - a variety over 100 years old.We think our vegetables are even more beautiful than flowers, like this Calabrese Green Broccoli - a variety over 100 years old.
  • Variety is the spice of life. That's why we grow over 125 different varieties of unique and historic vegetables in the Beekman Heirloom Garden.Variety is the spice of life. That's why we grow over 125 different varieties of unique and historic vegetables in the Beekman Heirloom Garden.
  • The Beekman Heirloom Garden is primarily made up of 52 raised garden beds.The Beekman Heirloom Garden is primarily made up of 52 raised garden beds.
  • An approaching storm doesn't frighten one of the Beekman Cows.An approaching storm doesn't frighten one of the Beekman Cows.
  • Auraucana eggs come in many colors, from blue to green to a beige-pink.Auraucana eggs come in many colors, from blue to green to a beige-pink.
  • This is why we love summer at the Beekman.This is why we love summer at the Beekman.
  • Farmer John meticulously breeds his herd to maximize milk production.Farmer John meticulously breeds his herd to maximize milk production.
  • Brent holds one of the first newborns of the season.Brent holds one of the first newborns of the season.
  • Everyone loves Polka Spot. But few realize that she actual helps work the farm by herding the goats in and out of the barn. (Photo by Stewart Cairns for the New York Times)Everyone loves Polka Spot. But few realize that she actual helps work the farm by herding the goats in and out of the barn. (Photo by Stewart Cairns for the New York Times)
  • While the goats stay indoors in the winter, llamas are much heartier. They lay on the snow to melt it, then eat the grass underneath. (Photo by Stewart Cairns for The New York Times)While the goats stay indoors in the winter, llamas are much heartier. They lay on the snow to melt it, then eat the grass underneath. (Photo by Stewart Cairns for The New York Times)
  • We found so many surprises when we moved to the Beekman - like this patch of raspberries, destined to top a bowl of goat milk yogurt.We found so many surprises when we moved to the Beekman - like this patch of raspberries, destined to top a bowl of goat milk yogurt.
  • Spring Pea Shoots emerge in the Beekman Heirloom Vegetable GardenSpring Pea Shoots emerge in the Beekman Heirloom Vegetable Garden
  • The goats are always extra-inquisitive when first let out of the barn after a long winter.The goats are always extra-inquisitive when first let out of the barn after a long winter.
  • Pigs at the Beekman are our hardest working composters.Pigs at the Beekman are our hardest working composters.
  • Pigs will eat just about anything, and love "discovering" things hidden in the mud.Pigs will eat just about anything, and love "discovering" things hidden in the mud.
  • Our first harvest of the year is usually a sharp, spicy handful of heirloom radishes.Our first harvest of the year is usually a sharp, spicy handful of heirloom radishes.
  • This Ruby Swiss Chard, like everything grown at the Beekman, is completely organic.This Ruby Swiss Chard, like everything grown at the Beekman, is completely organic.
  • One of the Beekman's best mousers, Jolene, is a polydactyl cat with seven claws on each foot.One of the Beekman's best mousers, Jolene, is a polydactyl cat with seven claws on each foot.
  • Most of the goats at the Beekman are born between February and May. The earlier ones begin their days huddled under heat lamps for warmth.Most of the goats at the Beekman are born between February and May. The earlier ones begin their days huddled under heat lamps for warmth.
  • Bushels of Beekman apples ready for pressing.Bushels of Beekman apples ready for pressing.
  • Boston Marrow Winter Squash ready for storingBoston Marrow Winter Squash ready for storing
  • Over 5000 sunflower seeds of 8 varieties are planted at the Beekman each year.Over 5000 sunflower seeds of 8 varieties are planted at the Beekman each year.


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