I have loved two farms, the farm where I grew up in Connecticut, and the farm I live on now in Massachusetts. Back in their early days, everyone farmed to subsist. Stories of work horses pulling hay wagons and picnics … Continue reading
Archive | Stories
Somali Bantu Community Association finds dream farm through Agrarian Commons
As American farmers struggle to hold onto their livelihoods, farmers from socially disadvantaged groups face an even longer list of barriers including African-American, Latinx, Native American, women, immigrants, and LGBTQ+. Accessibility to land is the greatest barrier for new farmers’ … Continue reading
A farmer’s 10-year journey to finding land that she can call her own
Every farmer’s story of getting securely on farmland is different. For this female farmer, her journey has been 10 years in the making. In January 2020, Andal Sundaramurthy signed a lease-to-own agreement on a 3-acre field in Wilmot, New Hampshire … Continue reading
Making land more resilient with Vermont farmer Julie Wolcott
We always enjoy getting news of former advisees and are grateful to Vermont Natural Resources Council (VRNC) for sharing this hopeful interview with Julie Wolcott. Reprinted with permission. Julie Wolcott farms organically on Green Wind Farm with her partner Stephen MacCausland … Continue reading
Rhode Island farmers share their Stories of the Land
Update: Rhode Island Monthly is releasing updates on the farmers who participated in this event showing how they’re managing amid COVID-19. Released updates include news from Walrus & Carpenter Oysters, Gnarly Vines, Deep Roots Farm, Brandon Family Farm and Narragansett Food Sovereignty … Continue reading
A farmer’s story of a successful farm transfer that took patience, support & expert guidance
Managing a working farm is incredibly hard work. Transferring that farm when the time is right can be even more difficult. Chris Hopkins managed Stone Wall Dairy Farm in Connecticut for 12 years until last fall. Having reached his 10-year … Continue reading
Beginning farmers James and Noami are now equity owners in their farm
Farmers ask for our help every day. Beginning farmers need guidance to securely access land, and retiring farmers seek help in planning for succession. James Gagne and Noami Brautigam of Dickey Hill Farm are two beginning farmers who reached out … Continue reading
Young Farmer Network (RI) tours demonstrate different types of land situations
Tiverton, RI is not what would be considered a typical agricultural community. The town is situated on the Sakonnet River between the city and the sea, and is relatively densely populated. There are some farms, and lots of good soil … Continue reading
Generosity and justice in Rhode Island
Reprinted from our friends at Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (NESAWG) interview of regional leader Tess Brown-Lavoie, Land For Good’s Rhode Island Field Agent… Tell us a little about yourself. Who are you, what do you do, and how … Continue reading
One farming couple’s exciting journey to land ownership
BrennaMae and Brandon of Patch Farm have come full circle. They started down their path to ownership with 4-year lease-to-own on their dream farm–nearly 4 years ago. Without the guidance of Land For Good, I’m not sure we could have had … Continue reading
