USDA

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…

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…

8 years ago

State of the Apiary Address

Beekeeping in today's modern environment is probably one of the hardest forms of agriculture that exists. If you can think…

8 years ago

Anxiety in the Home-Stretch

I fully admit that I have been suffering an increasing level of anxiety and stress during this home-stretch of buying…

8 years ago

Under Contract AGAIN!

The road to farm-ownership has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride, and it's a huge relief to have…

8 years ago

Approved!

Yesterday I received the news I have worked long and hard for. Nathan contacted me from Maine's Pensobscot County Farm…

9 years ago

Meeting at the Somerset County Farm Service Agency

Yesterday morning I had a meeting with Janice Ramirez at the Somerset County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) regarding my…

9 years ago

Change of heart! I have a Sale Agreement!

I'd all but given up on the Swinging Bridge Farm, accepting it as being out of my reach and beyond…

9 years ago

2016 Year-End Review

A full rotation of the Earth around the sun has brought us once again to the end of the calendar…

10 years ago

Holding my breath for our home loan approval

We finally completed the paper chase for the USDA. Like any home-loan process a number of financial documents and credit…

15 years ago