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…

8 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…

9 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…

14 years ago