Samantha M. Burns is a farmer, conservationist, and writer rooted in the mountains of Maine, where she stewards the Runamuk Acres Conservation Farm—a regenerative farm dedicated to biodiversity and soil health. Her work explores the intersection of land stewardship, food systems, and rural resilience, drawing on firsthand experience with sustainable agriculture and ecological restoration. Through her writing, Samantha advocates for a deeper connection between people and the land, offering practical insight and poetic reflection for readers seeking a more meaningful relationship with the natural world.
For more than 15 years, Sam(antha) has chronicled her journey as a lady-farmer on the Runamuk blog. Taking her writing off the back burner in 2023, Sam(antha) moved the Runamuk-blog to Substack. There she has continued to grow her following and expand upon her writing.
In her first book: “How to Buy a Farm With No Money: the Resourceful Farmers’ Guide to Working With the USDA Farm Service Agency“, Sam(antha) shares strategies for buying a farm as a beginning farmer. You can find printed copies are available at Amazon, while the eBook version is available for purchase directly from the author (which also means more of those funds go directly to supporting Runamuk Acres).
Click HERE to purchase “How to Buy a Farm With No Money” eBOOK in PDF format.
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With 28 years’ experience in writing and farming, Sam(antha) now offers her expertise to help agricultural businesses. Through authentic storytelling and expert content, Sam(antha) combines decades of farm experience with professional writing expertise to convert readers into customers and increase sales for her clients.
- Conservation program & grant writing
- Technical agricultural & environmental writing
- Website copy
- Agricultural & Environmental market content
To learn more about Sam(antha)’s writing and writing-related services, please check out her author-site at: samanthaburnswrites.com
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