Author Archives: Paul Coleman

Homesteading on a 1/2 Acre

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Paul Coleman

Homesteading on a 1/2 Acre Join us starting every Tuesday starting September 19th for 5 classes about homesteading. Hosted at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa, NY. Register now!

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Welcome to the District!

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Paul Coleman

The Saratoga County Soil and Water Conservation District, that is! The Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is the best kept secret in the County. The District is an agency that offers services to landowners and municipalities in the county, … Continue reading →

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Milton Grange Holds Public Meeting on Agricultural District #2

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Paul Coleman

The Milton Grange held a public information meeting with the Saratoga County Planning & Economic Development Department at 50 West High Street in Ballston Spa to inform people of the open enrollment period for Agricultural District #2. Jeff Williams, Planner … Continue reading →

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Successful Garage Sale 2017

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Paul Coleman

Thank you to all who contributed or came out to shop at our annual Garage Sale this weekend! It was our best yet. All proceeds go towards our work in the community and we truly couldn’t do this without the … Continue reading →

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Homesteading In the 21st Century 

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Paul Coleman

Gaining more control over your life. October 1st 2016, 10am-3pm Going back to the land means different things to different people.  For some its planting a garden and for others its living completely from their own means.    The modern homesteader can provide … Continue reading →

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Making Ice Cream at the Farmer’s Market

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Paul Coleman

Milton Grange had a great time Saturday 8/20 at the Ballston Spa Farmer’s Market showing kids (and their parents) how people used to make ice cream using an old fashioned hand cranked ice cream bucket! 

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Town of Milton Farmland Protection Plan – Adopted 6/1/2016

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Paul Coleman

Below is the Town of Milton Farmland Protection Plan which was adopted on 6/1/2016 by the Town of Milton. 16-0531_Milton_Farmland_Plan-w-Appendix

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Free Backyard Chicken Workshop 2/21

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Paul Coleman

The Milton Grange will be hosting a free backyard chicken workshop on February 21 from 9-noon at the Milton Community Center 310 Northline Road in the town of Milton. Please call 885-6906 to register. Facebook event is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/713201082127964/

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2012 Wine & Cheese Tasting

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Paul Coleman

It’s that time again.  This year the Milton Grange #685 is teaming up with the Greenfield Grange #807 to host another Wine and Cheese Tasting event at the Saratoga Winery. Once again, our friends at Willow Marsh Farm and Saratoga … Continue reading →

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Wine/Cheese/Cracker Tasting Wrap-Up

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Paul Coleman

Thanks to everyone who came out a couple of weeks ago to our/Greenfield Grange’s Benefit event to help out farmers in the Schoharie Valley.  It’s just amazing to see such an outpouring of support for the region’s farmers. Drumroll please… … Continue reading →

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