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Jan 13 •

Sam(antha) M. Burns

Snowflakes in the Forecast

The final push to wrap-up Runamuk's winter preparations before the first snows of winter...

Nov 23

Outside the Realm of Civilized and Normal Society

Following the dumping, I’ve done what I always do when men disappoint me...

Nov 10

How You Can Support Runamuk’s Mission of Wildlife Conservation

Friends of the farm can help us grow and achieve our mission in a variety of ways...

Nov 10

Unmasking Convenience: The Perils of an Industry Driven Society

Our own creativity and industriousness has incapacitated us and if we do not act, we will end up just like the people from Wall-E…

Nov 1

Sheep Day: A Fall Harvest at Runamuk Acres

The hardest part of farming is not the amount of work or the financial insecurity inherent in the occupation. It’s the inevitability of days like…

Oct 19

I look not to our leaders, for they have already proven themselves ineffective—but to myself. I have these 53-acres. Here, and here alone, I have the…

Oct 12

Mabon at Runamuk Acres

Celebrating Mabon with a Chattel Walk, passing my exam to become Head Cook, and harvesting on this small farm and ecological reserve in Maine!

Sep 26

A Farmer in the Kitchen

“Happy Birthday, Farmer Sam!” exclaimed the ruddy-cheeked child, placing his hand-drawn birthday card on the table as he came through the lunch line.

Sep 17

6:19

Spider Season, Read Aloud

Yes, they give us the hee-bee gee-bees, but you have to marvel at the stunning artistry of Spider Season.

Sep 11

Runamuk Acres Conservation Farm

Runamuk Acres Conservation Farm

Recanting the misadventures of one lady-farmer and tree-hugging activist from the western mountains of Maine. Stories and essays on farm-life, nature-connectedness and learning to live an authentic life.

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