Ryan Foxley

Aug 29, 2024 | smallfarmersjournal.com | Ryan Foxley

by Ryan Foxley of Arlington, WASpring is in the AirThis morning dawned clear. Finally. It’s been nothing but misery for days, with frost, clouds, wind, rain, hail, more rain, rain blowing sideways, and a bone chilling chill that I just can’t shake. Just when I was sure that winter would never give up its grip, the tempests finally blew out overnight. This morning all of creation was making a joyful noise.

Jun 12, 2024 | smallfarmersjournal.com | Ryan Foxley

text and photos by Ryan Foxley of Arlington, WAObituaryI begin this column by noting the sad news that our Suffolk stallion, that great gentlemen of a horse Donald has died. Long time readers may recall some of his stories (exploits), which have graced this column over the years. Donald came to us as a yearling from Eagle Ridge Suffolks in Louis Creek, British Columbia.

Dec 11, 2023 | smallfarmersjournal.com | Ryan Foxley

by Ryan Foxley of Arlington, WAInterview with Jeanne-Marie Smith of Camano Island, WAI don’t know if it is privilege or perdition, but we who are alive today are certainly witnessing one of the greatest technological transformations in human history, and it is happening in the blink of an historical eye.

Aug 31, 2023 | smallfarmersjournal.com | Ryan Foxley

by Ryan Foxley of Arlington WAApril is the cruellest monthBreeding lilacs out of the deadLand, mixing memory and desire,Stirring dull roots with spring rain. — T. S. Eliot, from The Waste LandIt is April and I am miserable. Well, not exactly miserable, but rather feeling that keen disappointment that comes when hopes are dashed by this cruelest of months, when change comes in creeping, furtive fits, teasing, tempting.

May 3, 2023 | smallfarmersjournal.com | Ryan Foxley

LittleField Notes: Some Notes on Terroirby Ryan Foxley of Arlington, WAIf you want to start an argument in the wine world – and believe me, it’s not hard to do – all you have to do is mention the word terroir. – Eric Asimov – New York TimesGrand Cru Schoenenbourg“La Belle Colline”Grand Cru: From the French, literally, great growth. More broadly – a wine of the highest grade, or the vineyard from which it was produced. The Schoenenbourg grows the most noble wine in this country.