Author Archives: Mary Peabody

I recently had the opportunity to revisit Peter Miller’s work in Vermont Farm Women. The photographs are outstanding and the stories of the 44 farmers featured in the book continue to touch me in ways it is hard to explain … Continue reading →

I had an opportunity last week to meet with a dozen or so young UVMers that, incredibly enough, want to be farmers. In spite of the “doom ‘n’ gloom” that so often accompanies any discussion of farming these future farmers … Continue reading →

That’s the question we’re asking at a series of forums being held this month in Vermont. Funded by a SARE grant, we are inviting beginning farmers and some that are just past the beginning phase to take part in a … Continue reading →