We all love our furry companions — they're family. But did you know that our beloved cats and dogs have a surprisingly large climate pawprint?

According to a study from UCLA, the meat consumption of dogs and cats contributes to up to 30% of the environmental impact of meat production in the United States. That’s equal to the annual emissions of 13.6 million cars.

August in the Garden

Here in our microclimate of New York State, it was a slow start to harvest season. We had a cool May, and a rainy start to summer (seriously, SO MUCH RAIN!) and we were getting impatient for things to ripen.

GARDEN NOTE: Make sure you keep harvesting your cucumbers or they will stop making fruit!

We recently let everyone know that our young and playful LaMancha goat Rosie, lost her sight. We had to move her to a smaller pasture, but didn’t want to have to separate her friends from the herd…so we rescued THREE NEW FRIENDS for her!: Lucy, and her babies Fawn and Hershey.

July in the Garden

Sharing garden surplus, harvest recipes, preserving your harvest. Ever wonder if there is a better way to handle all of July's riches? Read on!

How you can participate, succeed, and thrive with less plastic waste and more plant-based deliciousness in your life.

Summer is finally here, and it's time to bask in the sun, enjoy the outdoors, and embrace all that nature has to offer. However, it's also essential to remember our responsibility to protect the environment and promote sustainability even in our leisure time. With that in mind, here are some tips for having a sustainable summer:

The day after Elliot passed we received a plea to take in a 4-year-old Yorkshire mix pig (same as Elliot!) named Ben, who had been saved by local rescue when he was a baby. The rescue cared for him for 4 years, but now that he is grown up, they saw the need for him to join a proper sounder of big pigs where he could learn and form lifelong friendships.

We agreed to give Ben that home, in honor of Elliot.

June in the Garden

Managing your garden to maximize your harvest. Dealing with weeds, cover crops, succession sowing, and garden tools.

Did you know that nearly one-third of the world’s cropland is used to grow feed for livestock? The lamentable deforestation that we hear about so often is actually happening in order to create grazing land for cattle and soy fields for their food. In fact, only 7% of the world’s soy crops are for human consumption. Ask yourself: Why can we feed 26 billion farm animals, but we can’t feed 8 billion humans? At Sweet Farm, we’re committed to reducing this imbalance.

May in the Garden

Why do we choose to grow heirlooms?: flavor, nutrition, biodiversity, history.
The USDA changed growing zones - have you checked your new zone?
Garden starting - what to look for when buying starts for your garden.

EARTH DAY 2025 - Renewable Energy

April is always a special time at Sweet Farm, with our rescued animals excited for the return of lush grass, planting season hitting full swing, and the excitement that our garden will soon be churning out delicious veggies for all. But this April brings an extra buzz of excitement as this year’s Earth Day focus is “Our Power, Our Planet” — a call to harness renewable energy to build a healthy, sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future for all; a cause that’s deeply rooted in our mission to create a more compassionate and climate-friendly world.

April in the Garden

Spring is here and it is in full swing! We are still a few weeks away from our last frost, but there are so many things that can go in the ground now! Here in growing zone 6, we are already planting so much, and prepping our garden for all our warm-weather crops like tomatoes, corn, peppers, and annual flowers.

Read on to learn what else we are doing in the garden this month...

Spring is finally at our doorstep! And while the urge to fling open our windows and clean the whole house is strong, it's important that we stop and think about whether what we are using to clean is actually cleaning or making our homes dirtier. Scroll down to see some simple sustainability swaps!

March in the Garden

Here in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, the ground is just starting to thaw. We are seeing sunny days with melting snow, interspersed with colder days with some snowflakes floating around as if to remind us that the winter isn't completely behind us yet.

All purchases made in our store, whether online or on the farm, support our nonprofit work of saving animals, feeding our community, and educating the public about climate-friendly choices.

February in the Garden

February is here, and although winter may still have its grip on the land here in Upstate New York, it's the perfect time to start dreaming and planning for your garden. We know that this time of year can feel slow, but now is the moment to get ahead—organizing, sketching, and preparing for the beauty and bounty that will soon blossom.

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and while it's a time to celebrate love, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to think about how we can show love for our planet. This year, let’s skip the roses and explore ways to make this February 14th not only special for our loved ones, but also kinder to the Earth.

Have you been wanting to start making sustainable swaps in your life but don't know where to start?

Have you been inspired by our Sustainability Newsletters??

Or have you just been wondering if there are products that eco-friendly and actually cute???

SWEET FARM HAS YOU COVERED!