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Rob Taylor – Media Star!

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

Rob (right) with friend, Thom Lappin (left) at last summer's 250th Anniversary Celebration

Rob and Taylor Brothers appeared in both the local and regional media on Monday this week.  He made the cover of our local newspaper, The Valley News, and was the featured guest on WGIR AM 610′s morning show.  Who says Mondays are bad!?Valley News logo

The Valley News feature  detailed the shortened sugaring season we’ve experienced.  As the thermometer now routinely reads 80 degrees and the night time temps are well above freezing, Monday was the last day we boiled.  Given the reports of fellow sugarmakers, we’re lucky to be at roughly 50% of last year’s production.  Sometimes spring – or should I say summer? –  comes too early!  But not to worry – keep your syrup orders coming, we can fill them!  (Problem with the link? Valley News Article 19March2012)

Rob’s interview with WGIR AM 601 gave a little bit of fun Taylor Brothers history and addressed the shortened season.  Have a listen!  (Trouble listening?  Click here: WGIR AM 610 – Rob’s Interview 19March2012

 See you this Saturday and Sunday from noon ’til 4pm for our OPEN SUGARHOUSE!  Come enjoy syrup and cheese samples, demonstrations, and meet a friendly calf.

What’s Happening at Taylor Brothers Farm

Thursday, March 15th, 2012
Here’s what’s happening at Taylor Brothers Farm:
 
The red-winged blackbirds, grackles and Canada geese have landed, so I guess spring really is on its way.  As if the steam billowing out of the sugarhouse cupola didn’t already clue me into that fact!
 
Oh, and then there’s the mud.  Lots of deep, slimey mud.  We’re ready for the frost to melt so ALL roads are passable here in town again.
 
 
We’re enjoying a productive sap harvest so far.  Over 700 gallons of pure maple syrup made to date.  And though we like to be outside sans jacket in 65 degree heat with the best of them, mother nature could put the brakes on warming up too fast.  Otherwise, the sap gets ropey (thick and stringy), the trees bud out, and we’re down for the season.  Is three more weeks too much to ask?
 
In other news, New Hampshire Bowl & Board recently featured our cheese at its ”come out and meet” session for it’s community’s political candidates.  We’re also excited up the upcoming Maple Weekend March 24th and 25th.  Be sure to drop by to see us and sample fresh syrup, our artisan cheeses, and some other goodies we have up our sleeve.
 

NH Magazine Features Taylor Brothers

Monday, March 5th, 2012

We are proud to have our maple operation featured in this month’s NH Magazine.  Great job, Rob!

Check out the article and don’t forget to plan on visiting us Saturday, March 24 or Sunday, March 25 for Maple Producers Weekend!

Happy New Year!

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

 

Season's Greetings!

I apologize for the silence of the past few weeks.  But I have two good excuses!

First, our family took a much needed vacation to Florida.  The escape to warm temperatures and green foliage was a welcome one and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.  Adults and children alike can attest to the magic of Walt Disney World!

Then it was home to the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, which for us, brings a very busy time for the Sugarhouse and Creamery.  As I’m new to this side of the business, much of my time was spent learning more of the proverbial ropes, filling orders, and just plain keeping up.  Time in front of the computer was fleeting to non-existent.  It was well worth it, but my updates fell by the wayside.

Now the new year tolls and I’m ready to roll.  I resolve to not fall victim to the languishing blog!  More importantly, I wish you a 2012 filled with all things joyous.

Cindi

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About Taylor Brothers Farm

The Story of Our Farm

In 1970, Steve and Gretchen Taylor started Taylor Farm so that their sons Jim, Bill and Rob - The Taylor Brothers - could grow up as Steve had, on a small New Hampshire farm. Not only was Steve's father, Lawrence, a popular high school History teacher and scholar... Read More