Mid-Life Transition, Read-Aloud

Runamuk Acres Conservation Farm Podcast

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Mid-Life Transition, Read-Aloud

Whatever fantasies I’d had of Runamuk’s being a key-supplier of locally produced foods for surrounding communities ended with my last relationship...

Aug 23, 2024

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Hear the tale of recent sheep-shenanigans and how I was finally able to put the wiley Tazmanian Devil back in his place! Listen to the story of the annual United Bikers of Maine rally held at the nearby fairgrounds, and find out the details surrounding my “mid-life transition” as my 44th birthday looms. Then, stick around after the essay to listen to me ramble on about other news from this small farm in Western Maine!

Welcome to Updates From the Farm! If you are new here, I invite you to check out my About page to learn what this is, who I am and why I am doing this. Or just dive right in! At “Runamuk Acres” you’ll find the recantings of one lady-farmer and tree-hugging activist from the western mountains of Maine. #foodieswanted

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Mid-Life Transition

Aug 23

Driving onto the field Saturday morning, I couldn’t help but laugh when 3 of my 4 rams came running to greet the car. Early on they learn the car means their farmer is coming with grain and water—and love. The funny part, though, was these boys were hanging out in front of the ewes’ pen—clear across the field from where they aught to be. These sorts of …

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Your friendly neighborhood farmer,

Sam

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Thank you for following along with the story of this lady-farmer! It is truly a privilege to live this life serving my family and community, and protecting wildlife through agricultural conservation. Check back soon for more updates from the farm, and be sure to follow @RunamukAcres on Instagram or Facebook!

Runamuk Acres Conservation Farm Podcast

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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