Picadilly Farm, Winchester, NH My husband and I began to look for our own farm to call home in 2003. As produce growers, we’d been doing farm work independently since the mid-late 1990s, and together at a non-profit organization’s farm … Continue reading
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Murdock Farm: three brothers plan for farm conservation and transfer
Murdock Farm in central Massachusetts was almost 200 years old when the herd was sold and dairy operations ceased in 2001. Seven years later, the three senior Girouard brothers were ready to sell. The brothers shared a commitment to keeping the … Continue reading →
Preserving Peacework: A Long-Term Alternative to Farm Ownership
For a farm to be sustainable, secure tenure is necessary. Building healthy topsoil, nurturing diverse plantations of annuals and perennials, and establishing reliable markets and supportive community relations all require long-term investments. In the US, the ideal for most farmers, … Continue reading →