This week was a reminder I didn’t ask for, but one I’m taking seriously. Social media platforms are borrowed space — convenient, familiar, and fragile. When access disappears without warning, so does the illusion that those platforms are home. That’s why our website, members space, and email newsletter matter more than ever. They’re where connection is intentional, direct, and not dictated by algorithms.

No one should face a goodbye like that alone—and I was grateful to stand beside her as Tate found his peace.

Blanketing your horse isn’t a debate for social media — it’s a simple choice based on your horse, your setup, and your own common sense.

Across New Hampshire, small family farms are running into a new challenge — not in the fields, but in town offices.

Selective enforcement hurts farms when rules are applied unevenly. This blog examines fairness, conflict of interest, and why consistency ma

Ever heard of ‘commercial agritourism’? Neither had we—until Barnstead invented it.

Farming isn’t fading—it’s evolving. From big tractors to micro-farms, the modern farmer is redefining what “agriculture” means

We’re preserving the legacy of a historic Cambridge, NY farm—restoring tools, honoring its story, and keeping tradition alive.

Many horse owners resist positive reinforcement because it challenges old beliefs about control and dominance. This heartfelt reflection explores why traditional methods fail, how wild horses reveal the truth about fear and trust, and what happens when humans finally cross the threshold into empathy-based training. Real partnership starts when both horse and human feel safe enough to choose it.

There’s a video floating around the internet of a woman working with her horse completely at liberty. No halter, no rope, no pressure. She walks to her tacking area, sets down the saddle, and the horse follows her — unasked — and stands still while she tacks up. Then she moves to the mounting block, and again, the horse walks over, positions herself, and waits for the ride to begin. The horse could leave at any time. She doesn’t. People flooded the comments with criticism. “I

The Fox & Crow Farm wasn’t inherited — it was built by hand. From restoring antiques and taming mustangs to crafting Boot Blankets and reviving local traditions, every part of this farm is a story of preservation, perseverance, and heart. We’re still learning, still building, and still just getting started.

On September 16, 2025, The Fox & Crow Farm addressed the Barnstead Selectmen with serious concerns about transparency, social media misconduct by the Building Inspector, and the mishandling of public records. That meeting was recorded but never released, making it the only missing video from the Town’s YouTube channel. When a town chooses to share public meetings, it must do so consistently. Transparency should never be selective.

First-generation farmers Erin and Jared of The Fox & Crow Farm stand beside their restored red barn in Barnstead, New Hampshire — a 100-acre working farm built from the ground up. The image represents the dedication, investment, and resilience of first-generation farmers building sustainable agriculture for future generations.

Farming in New England is fragile. To keep it alive, buy local year-round—beyond eggs, beyond October growing limits.

True horsemanship starts within. Learn why empathy, balance, and personal change matter more than tradition or dominance in training horses.

Horses mirror our emotions—when we seek balance with them, we don’t just create better horsemen, we become better humans.

Cash-Based Systems Many stands still use cash boxes or envelopes, which are easy targets for opportunists. Even small amounts of cash...

New Hampshire farmers are facing a shift from traditional self-service “honor system” stands to staffed farm stores after a rise in thefts. But does adding staff change a stand into a “store” under state law? This post explores the grey area between farm stands and farm stores, explains RSA 21:34-a’s 35% rule, and outlines what towns can and can’t regulate. Learn how local site plan review, waivers, and agritourism protections shape the future of on-farm sales.

“77–93% of equestrians in the U.S. are women. So why do the biggest microphones in horse training still belong to men? It’s time to redefine strength in horsemanship.

Goodall and Fossey taught the world that animals are more than categories—they are individuals with voices, feelings, and relationships. It’s time to apply the same shift in perspective to horses. Let’s move beyond obedience and open the door to true partnership.