08/17/2026
Some big changes at Runamuk this year! For those who do not read the blog, let me catch you up:
The sheep are gone. Between losing my farm-help and the rising costs associated with keeping livestock, it just didn't make sense to keep going anymore.
BUT all that rotational grazing did it's job and we now have a GORGEOUS pollinator meadow supporting Monarch butterflies galore and beneficial insects across the board. I've been working hard to reposition Runamuk as a nature preserve and a western Maine destination for nature-connectedness, creating public trails and (soon) a picnicking area for families.
What's here right now: the farmstand is open Friday through Sunday (or during the week by chance!) with vegetables, and baked goods like breads, muffins, and REAL foods made with seasonal ingredients grown on this small farm.
Where I'm headed from here: consistency at the farmstand is the priority right now. Trying to farm as a single mom has been unpredictable these last few years, but life looks different now that my sons are grown. Runamuk will never grow bigger for the sake of being bigger—but it's my goal to be your friendly neighborhood farmer year round.
At the moment, the best way to stay connected to this local farm is to get on our weekly email list to receive updates on availability and happenings direct to your in-box. DM me with your email to get on the list. The second-best way to follow is to subscribe to the Runamuk blog.
Writing is what supports my farm-work same as a spouse or off-farm job would, but allows me the flexibility to farm at the same time. Did I mention I now have a podcast called "Talking DIrt"? And I'm engaged in the new Somerset Food Council advocating local access to real food?
Come see us at the farmstand Friday through Sunday, or catch me some other day if you're lucky. And DM me for that email list — it's the easiest way to actually know what's happening out here week to week.
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