Graham Mallory and Emily Stone own Pastures of Plenty in Jackson, Maine. They currently provide pasture-raised beef and pork to their customers and Emily has started a sheep flock that will provide both fiber and meat. Eventually they plan to raise … Continue reading
Archive | August, 2014
Lease advice from a farmer
Bennett Collins of Harvest Moon Catering (Bremen ME) leases farmland for his vegetable operation. His landlord is very supportive of his goals and cooperative in negotiations. Bennett has great respect and regard for his landlord and is careful to be mindful of … Continue reading
The Importance of Negotiation and Communication in Farmland Access: A Farmer’s Perspective
This essay was written in 2014 by Rich Lee and Kate DelVecchio of Tender Soles Farm in Richmond, ME. Tender Soles is an organic, horse-powered mixed vegetable, herb, and flower farm with a focus of on-farm education. LFG’s Maine Field Agent, Jo … Continue reading
The value of mapping tools for farmers
In my work as the Vermont Field Agent for Land For Good, I work with both farmers looking for land and non-farming property owners who are looking to make their land available for agriculture. One of the first things that I … Continue reading