Sunny Knolls Farm

14/04/2024

American Farmland Trust and National Farm to School Network released a new report in 2023 digging into the accessibility challenges of the 30% Farm to School Reimbursement Initiative. In the program’s fifth year, only 7% of School Food Authorities in New York have successfully participated in the Initiative to date. The top barrier identified was “separating breakfast and lunch is too difficult.” Learn more and take action: www.finys.org/nyfood4nykids American Farmland Trust | New York Farm to Institution NYS

29/07/2023

Barn sale

13/07/2023

Now that summer’s officially here it's important to understand the detrimental impact building rock dams with the intent of creating swimming holes can have on trout streams.

Trout are sensitive, cold-water fish that require cold, clean water to survive. Water temperatures warmer than 68°F can put extreme stress on trout and temperatures approaching 75°F can even be lethal.

Rock dams...
• Alter the natural flow of the stream by slowing down or trapping the water, allowing it to warm up faster.
• Prevent the migration of trout to colder headwaters where they can seek thermal refuge in the warm summer months, as well as spawning habitat in the spring and fall.
• Prevent upstream and downstream movement of animals, such as aquatic insects- a major diet item for trout.
• Weaken the stream bank, increasing erosion and sedimentation into the stream, further altering its natural flow.

So, this summer if your favorite swimming hole is drying up, think about the trout that live there. Instead of building a rock dam, maybe go for a walk downstream and find a natural pool to cool off in.

18/06/2023

25/04/2023

SUNY Cobleskill grads:

We're hiring a new Operations Manager! (Full-Time Salaried) The operations manager is responsible for market management and acts as a liaison between all stakeholders (vendors, members, board, community partners). The Operations Manager is responsible for developing programming that supports the IFM mission. This inward facing position requires attendance at 80% of pavilion and all satellite markets. The operations manager should be able to work collaboratively with the organizational manager to meet the overall goals for the Market. Other responsibilities include: working with committees, training staff and vendors, manage weekday markets (Tuesday, Wednesday, etc), daily booth assignments on Friday mornings, weekly newsletter, daily bank deposits, email, member clean up days, coordinate with the Board, and more. A complete application will include a cover letter describing your relevant experience and reasons for interest in the position, as well as a resume to [email protected]. Please visit https://ithacamarket.com/employment-opportunities/ to learn more.

17/02/2023

The Alliance for New York's Farmland, a coalition of farmers, land trusts, and agricultural organizations are currently at the State Capitol asking for support for key programs for the future of farming in New York state! Join us in and urge state leaders to support the , farmland protection and helping a new generation of farmers find land in New York in this year’s state budget. Take Action: https://farmland.salsalabs.org/AllianceforNYsFarmlandActionAlert2023/index.html

17/02/2023

Join Us in Speaking Up for New York Farms!

22/01/2023

RENTED, no longer available

Studio $525. Pets allowed. Includes electric and heat.

19/01/2023

Studio apartment $525 a month, includes electric and heat. 1 dog allowed.

09/05/2022

Available

16/01/2022

Update on things here: all is good

16/01/2022

Dogs are gross but still cute as ever 😍

16/01/2022

January 16th 2022. 1 degree.

16/01/2022

Handsome Shiraz resting in the hay. January 16th 2022.

26/10/2021

TO BLANKET OR NOT TO BLANKET?

As temperatures are cooling, many horse owners may be wondering when it's time to start blanketing their horses, or if blanketing should be done at all. The short answer to this age-old debate is, "it depends."

While it is true that horses are naturally designed to keep warm without a blanket, the decision to blanket or not should be based on your horse's unique needs — which are determined by age and overall health, condition, shelter situation, tolerance to cold, and activity schedule (e.g., if you horse has a sleek "show coat,” has trouble keeping weight on or is an older animal, it will probably benefit from having a blanket on its back).

The catch is, once one starts blanketing, blankets must continue throughout the season. And while they are useful, blankets should be applied responsibly:
• During seasonal transitions, like from summer to fall, several blanket changes may be needed on the same day in response to day/night temperature changes.

• Always replace or remove a soaked blanket immediately — wet blankets will keep in the wetness, creating an even colder horse. This could potentially create a skin fungus problem, or even worse could cause hypothermia-induced colic. (The reverse is also true: don't put a blanket on a wet horse.)

• Finally, don’t just blanket a horse and forget about it. There can be changes happening under the blanket, like weight loss/gain, skin fungus or bacterial infections, blanket rubs, etc. Be sure to remove the blanket at least once a week for a good grooming and to check for any problems.

Consult your horse doctor today about what is best for your horse when it comes to blanketing. While there are apps out there that can help you understand what blankets to use and when, nothing can replace your veterinarian's expertise!

30/09/2021

Studio Apartment available: $550.00 includes electric, heat, parking, garbage pick up and internet.

29/08/2021

We have a lot of beautiful hay this year.

29/08/2021

Sunny Knolls is offering Rough Board for $275.00. Included in that is a paddock with a shed, hay and water. We have 2 riding arenas and tons of property and trails. For an additional price day stalls can be rented as needed. Bathroom on sight, warm water, lighted arena, space for parking cars and trailers.