In the Field

Let There Be Water

Let There Be Water

Tracking rainfall is something we obsess over almost as much as tracking weight gains on our cattle; so, when we began to observe weekly declines in the amount of rainfall at the farm we knew we wo...
Getting Ready for Winter

Getting Ready for Winter

Like many I pay a lot of attention to the changing seasons and enjoy the cooler days and evenings that Autumn brings to us here on Long Island. Our pastures are primarily filled with cool season pe...
Unplanned Surprises

Unplanned Surprises

From time to time (actually daily) we make mistakes here at Acabonac Farms. We carefully plan, we work hard, we work smart and still, mistakes happen.
Heat and Water

Heat and Water

As I’m sure you’re aware, the Suffolk County Water Authority has declared a stage one water emergency. Water restrictions have been put in place in parts of Suffolk and Nassau counties within the l...