beginning farmers

12 Tips for Wannabe-Farmers

Recently, I received a request for tips for wannabe-farmers. What advice might I have to offer those who are brand-new…

6 years ago

The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution; Review & Giveaway

The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution is an eye-opener for the gardener, farmer, or homesteader, who seeks to cultivate soil health…

6 years ago

Farm and Apiary Apprenticeships Coming 2019

I've decided to offer up the opportunity for farm and apiary apprenticeships beginning with the 2019 season. Eeeeeeeeeeeeek!!! Having other…

7 years ago

Talisman

My farm is a wondrous and enchanting place that has fast become my magical talisman. Like a romantic fantasy-land come…

7 years ago

The #GreatFarmMove #FinalChapter

Land-access is one of the biggest challenges facing beginning farmers today, and one that I have certainly struggled with as…

7 years ago

200 Days

Today marks the 200th day since I first dropped off my application with the USDA's Farm Service Agency back on…

8 years ago

Runamuk’s 2017 Year’s End Review: Part 2

When I first started selling vegetables nearly 8 years ago, I was a stay-at-home homeschooling mom to 2 rowdy young…

8 years ago

Runamuk’s 2017 Year’s End Review: Part 1

Here we are at another year's end. This always seems to be an introspective time for me. A time for…

8 years ago

Jang Seeder Giveaway Winner!

We have a winner in the giveaway for the Jang JP1 Clean Seeder from Johnny's Selected Seeds! A total of…

8 years ago

FSA Farm Loan Update: Complete Application!

It's been 54 days today since I dropped off the bulk of my FSA farm loan application with the Somerset…

8 years ago