Housing for the chickens was a big concern during Runamuk's Great Farm Move. It had taken a full year to…
**WARNING** This article discusses the slaughtering and butchering of livestock. The images below may not be appropriate for all audiences. On…
The beginning of August signifies the end of the spring nectar flow here in Maine. At this point in the…
Carol Cottrill is a former president of the Maine State Beekeepers' Association and has held a number of other positions…
An acquaintance of mine emailed me recently asking how I can afford a farm, and how can you know what…
No one gets into farming because they want to get rich, lol. But at the same time a farm is…
We have a bit of a problem on our farm. A porcupine problem--to be specific. With an overabundant population they're…
With the kids back in school, and the first blush of color spreading across the forest canopy, it's time to…
As the rush of spring and early summer wanes, the beekeepers' attention turns toward the up-coming cold months. Getting your…
The last few days have been bee-days for me here at Runamuk. I've been more hands-off with the bees this…