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2023 Babbie Museum Membership Drive

Please consider supporting this wonderful Peru learning resource.  2023 Membership Drive Info

This weird winter is rough on New York apple trees, but this expert says don’t panic

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Stefanik Cosponsors the Dairy Pride Act

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik cosponsored the Dairy Pride Act of 2023 (H.R. 1462) to prohibit milk alternatives or plant-based products from being marketed or misbranded using terms commonly associated with dairy products. Following recently released draft guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that allows plant-based products the freedom to use dairy […]

Milk with Dignity’ Called A Success For Farms And Workers

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Friday afternoon fire destroys one Forrence Orchard barn, but firefighters save several adjoining barns

March 3, 2023 – Peru and firefighters from several other departments are on the scene of a barn fire this afternoon at Forrence Orchards south of the Peru hamlet. The firefighters have been able to save several adjoining barns. A Forrence employee noticed the fire at about 1:20 this afternoon. The barn was used for […]

Sammy Kershaw, Hoots and Boots Headline Clinton County Fair

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New York officials update overtime threshold for farm workers

NY will gradually lower the threshold for overtime pay from 60 hours a week to 40 Click here for the Fox News story 

Twenty Adirondack Libraries Including Peru Free Library Selected for AdkAction’s Library Buzz Program and Native Plant Sale Launch

AdkAction is announcing two pollinator-focused programs in 2023.  In late 2022, AdkAction invited libraries across the Adirondacks to apply to AdkAction Library Buzz Program–a program that offers free Pollinator Resource Kits to local libraries to help them empower both area residents and visitors to become informed pollinator advocates and take action to protect these vital species. […]

How will the unseasonably warm weather impact this year’s maple crop?

Many sugarmakers have already had their first boil of the season Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Marijuana Ballad of a weed grower: Josh Waterman’s rise from small-town dealer to the front line of NY’s cannabis experiment

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In crisis mode, organic dairy farmers ask lawmakers for $9 million in emergency relief

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Inflation, supply-chain issues are driving up egg prices around Vermont (And NY)

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1st Paint & Sip of 2023 at the Babbie Museum

Join us on Sunday, January 22nd, at 1 pm for our monthly paint-and-sip get-together. Featuring the amazing and fun instructor Jessie Furnia. The $30 fee covers the canvas, paint, brushes, step-by-step instruction, beverages, and snacks. To register, call 518.643.8052 or email leeledesma@babbiemuseum.org. Hope to see you in a couple of weeks! Be safe out there! […]

Peru’s 2022 Christmas Tractor Parade

 

People can’t wait for Peru’s 2022 tractor parade

Leeward Babbie will be Grand Marshal and lead the parade Peru – Yes! Peru’s farmers will hold their third annual tractor parade. The 2022 parade will be Saturday, December 10, starting at 6 p.m. It begins at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, Right onto Rt. 22, […]

December 3-4 Holiday Bazaar at the Babbie Museum

Joking, community and schnitz pies: Let’s visit two Amish sisters in Lisbon as they prep pies for church

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Congresswoman Stefanik objects to USDA’s milk reduction proposal; howver, USDA has a response

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik opposes on the Biden’s Administration’s released proposed rule that would reduce the amount of milk available to WIC families; however, USDA issued a reason for its action. “Let our New York families drink milk,” Stefanik said. “The Biden Administration’s proposal to restrict the amount of milk available to WIC […]

Earl Parker passes away

Facebook post of November 9, 2022 Parker Family Maple Farm It’s the end of an era. Sadly, we must share the passing of Earl Parker at the age of 88. Mr. Parker passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Although, we are all heartbroken by this loss, we are grateful for the innumerable ways that […]

Three Essex County towns plan cannabis sales votes on Election Day

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Calvin Castine’s November 3, 2003 visit to Forrence Orchards

2022 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree hails from Upstate NY: ‘It was perfect’

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Jamaican workers – a vital and welcome part of our community

By John T Ryan  Peru – November 2, 2022 – The past few weeks have been apple harvest time in Peru, NY.  Hundreds of Jamaican workers arrived in early September, and many will depart for home over the next several days.  Vivian Edwards (age 68) is one of those workers.  He’s been coming to Forrence […]

Planning for Thanksgiving: Buying a turkey from a local farm/retailer

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Building a Better Apple

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