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
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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 →
Our Farm Search: A Lot of Hard Work … and a Little Serendipity
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 →
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 →
