A guest blog post written by Teresa Opheim (September 21, 2016) by Practical Farmers of Iowa. Reprinted with permission. Young Farmers: Do you want to start the conversation with your elders about transitioning the farm? Here are three steps … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: See where this got picked up in the news in over 40 articles at landforgood.org/press. Nearly 30% of New England’s farmers are likely to exit farming in the next 10+ years, and 9 out of 10 of them are … Continue reading
This fall, I had the privilege of celebrating the transfer and protection of a historic 5th generation family farm in Hinsdale, NH. I was honored to be asked to attend a celebration on the Pettengills’ family farm – and to make few remarks in recognition … Continue reading
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
