Runamuk is set up on a single acre right in-town in Anson. Living in a rural location, close to our neighbors and with all the amenities of town-living, one might not expect to find a farm. But that’s what makes Runamuk different from other farms in the area.
Category: Farming
CSA Underway
Spring is here and things are getting underway here at Runamuk Acres in Anson, Maine! With all this sun and heat, the snow is gone from the backyard and the ground is drying up; I should be able to start cleaning up the upper garden soon–and what a mess it is! Last fall when the…
Runamuk with CSA
After much deliberation, I’ve decided to go ahead with my plans for Runamuk Acres. No–no chickens yet, but I am starting up a CSA program to provide fresh produce to the people of the Anson/Madison area. I have such a hard time buying produce at the grocery store now that I know so much about…
Moving forward into sustainability regardless of home-ownership
Since we found out that we won’t be able to proceed right away in buying a house of our own, I’ve felt a bit lost. How could I be a homesteader without my own home? How could I move forward with my plans and dreams? But after much soul searching I’ve come to the conclusion…
Wildlife in the backyard
A large part of our plan for the Runamuk farm revolve around wildlife. In our home we love to watch the wildlife in our backyard: birds, bats, squirrels, butterflies and other insects–and so we garden with animals in mind. After we’ve moved into our new home, I’m looking forward to increasing our efforts to invite…