local farms

Butchering Meat Rabbits

**WARNING** This article discusses the slaughtering and butchering of livestock. The images below may not be appropriate for all audiences. On…

9 years ago

Moving beehives

The sky was just beginning to lighten Saturday morning as I went out to the apiary with scissors and a…

9 years ago

Resources recommended by Johnny’s Seeds farmers

Beginning farmers face a myriad of challenges and obstacles along their chosen career path. Operating and owning a farm has become…

10 years ago

Saying farewell to North Star Orchards

I never did get around to writing much about my work at the orchard. It's been a hectic fall season…

10 years ago

New winter market in Madison

It was a long struggle this summer searching for an indoor venue for the Madison Farmers' Market to move to…

10 years ago

How do you know what to do to be a profitable farm?

Let me say first and foremost that Runamuk is not what I would yet consider a "profitable" farm, lol. Runamuk…

10 years ago

Are you ready for winter?

Fall is here and I love it. I love all of the seasons as part of the wheel of the…

10 years ago

My local farmers’ market

For those who don't already know, I volunteer my time and services with not only the Somerset Beekeepers, but also with…

10 years ago

Yes, Samantha, you ARE a farmer

I have to admit, I was getting more than just a little discouraged. After coming from a farm in the…

11 years ago

Maine’s local food movement

The Madison Farmers' Market, held a meeting Saturday evening at the Old Point School in Madison, to finalize plans for…

11 years ago