Runamuk Acres Conservation Farm

06/19/2026

Lots of lettuce on the farmstand this weekend! Green butterhead, Red summercrisp, romaine, and a leaf lettuce mix available.

It's a short window on lettuce, so stop by and stock up while supplies last. Harvested fresh this morning (Friday), this will keep for a MINIMUM of 2 weeks in the crisper. Think salads, BLTs, sammiches, burgers....🤤

School Street in North New Portland. Fsrmstand on the porch.

06/17/2026

Friends, I have an update to share from Runamuk Acres.

The sheep are gone. It was one of the hardest decisions I've made as a farmer, and I wanted to be honest with you about it. But here's what I need you to know: Runamuk is still standing, and I am not giving up.

We're actively working to bring home a reliable truck—$3,855 raised of our $9,500 goal—and I still need your help to get there. A truck means I can haul materials, get to market, and keep building this farm into something the community can connect with. Trails, wildlife habitat, a real place to come touch the natural world. That's where we're headed.

If you've been thinking about contributing, now is a great time. And if you're not in a position to donate, sharing this post costs nothing and means everything.

GoFundMe link in the comments. 🌿

06/14/2026

This one's hard to write, farm friends--but I've made the decision to sell my sheep.

If you donated to my truck campaign: I'm still getting the truck. Parting with the sheep actually makes reliable transportation more necessary, not less. But the original purpose of the campaign has changed, and I can't in good conscience hold onto donations made in support of a flock that's no longer here.

I'm offering full refunds to anyone who wants one. No questions, no hard feelings. Just reach out.

If you'd like your support to stand—for the farm, the land, and whatever chapter comes next—I am deeply grateful.

Runamuk Acres isn't going anywhere. The 53 acres, the conservation work, the trails, the mission—all of it continues. This is a hard season. But hard seasons are part of farming.

Thank you for being people who show up. 🔗gofundme link in comments.

Sam shares an update regarding Runamuk's crowdfunding campaign to g...

06/09/2026

While there seem to be more roadside farmstands than ever, fresh quality produce is getting harder and harder to find. Runamuk is an oasis amid the food desert of western Maine, and I'd like to keep it growing.

But a farm without wheels can't reach it's community. It can't keep all of the cogs of the farm working. And right now, that's exactly the situation I'm in.

That's why I've launched a GoFundMe to help get Runamuk a truck. This is not a luxury vehicle for us--it's a tool that makes everything possible. Watch the video, then find the link in comments if you want to help make it happen. Even just sharing this post supports this small local farm.

06/04/2026

UPDATE: All the seedlings have made their way to new soils! Enjoy! And don't forget about our farmstand, opening in just a couple weeks!🙌

We have some extra plants I'd like to see find a good home. All the peppers are a regular green bell. Tomatoes: some paste, some cherries and maybe a couple slicers. FREE. Bring a cup or something to put your seedlings in. I'll keep the grow-trats. Located in New Portland next to the old Central Elementary School: 344 School Street

06/04/2026

Who was it that reached out to me about hay chaff for their lawn? Lady from Starks area I've hooked up before, I think. So sorry I can't find our conversation in my messages, but I have a first round available for the taking.

06/03/2026

Practicing my “yapping” on the field today.

I’ve actually had a couple of folks in the community reach out to offer vehicles they are selling, but either the price or the vehicle weren’t the right fit. But it proves you’re all looking out for me, and I appreciate it. The right opportunity will present itself in due course.

Probably not my squarebody truck, but something!🙏

06/01/2026

Putting this out there on the off chance someone in the community has a second-hand car they are selling.

We've lost our wheels over here and need to replace them ASAP. BraeTek has only just started saving, so we have a small down-payment available. And he can make monthly payments until the balance is paid off.

If you, or someone you know, are in a position to be able to work with us in this we are reliable and hardworking people. Not looking for a hand-out, just a hand UP.🙏

Sharing is caring. Support your local farmers.

05/30/2026

End of May garden update!

I think I'm gaining, lol. Lots of onions, scallions, carrots, and radishes planted. 17 varieties of winter squash and pumpkins.

The rest is waiting till after the Blue Moon tonight, and then I'll hit it hard! You won't believe how fast things will grow over the next few weeks.

Stay tuned, my friends!

05/25/2026

We did it! 🥳 We hit our fundraising goal—and that means construction can actually, really happen this week!

Farming is hard. Farming as a single lady-farmer trying to build something in conservation of all things? That takes a village—and over the years, Runamuk’s community (both online and irl) has been mine, again and again.

This farm is still growing because of the people who have shown up—upgrading, donating, grabbing a farm share—every time this farm has needed it. So thank you. Truly. I couldn't do this without you. 🙏