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…

10 years ago

Moving beehives

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

10 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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 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