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Cooper Giblin cuts an impressive figure standing in the back of his ancient pickup truck, going over his plans for grazing a small pasture in Freeport, Maine, with his three lowline Angus cows. Every aspect of the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship curriculum is on display, from the practical (How will the cows exit the trailer? Is … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/learning-to-ranch-with-low-overhead-and-lots-of-benefit/">Continued</a>

As we all enjoyed the warmer weather back in May, our Dairy team was already looking towards the winter months as they prepared bales of hay that would feed our cows. As the weather gets colder, we move our cows into the dairy barn to keep them warm and cozy. But, with less ample opportunities to graze, we feed our herd with the hay we bale throughout the winter season.

Carbon in our soils tells a story: about the nutrients in the ground, the local water cycle, and the health of ecosystems that surround our farms. Soil carbon measurements can help farmers and researchers evaluate the overall health and weather resilience of a piece of land and how agricultural practices are impacting the environment and … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/building-farmer-trust-in-data-sharing/">Continued</a>

Advancing the science of regenerative agriculture requires time, acreage, and risk that production farms often can’t spare. At Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment, we put our landscape, nonprofit status, and deep regional partnerships to use building this knowledge and passing it along to farmers in Maine and across the Northeast. What does … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/putting-research-to-work-for-farms-and-communities/">Continued</a>

By Annabelle Williams This blog is part of our series of Wolfe’s Neck Center Stories, focusing on the people and the programs that drive our work for farmer viability, thriving ecosystems, and vibrant communities. Fall 2022. It was the first iteration of a course titled “Ecotopian Visions” and I was writing found poems from the … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/seeking-my-ecotopia-on-burnett-road/">Continued</a>

At Wolfe’s Neck Center Farm Camp, campers ages 4 to 17 engage in hands-on learning that immerses them in sustainable agriculture and the natural world. During this weeklong experience, they care for livestock, tend (and taste) what’s growing in our gardens, and explore the ecosystems all around us. Farm Camp isn’t just something campers look … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/a-deep-foundation-at-farm-camp/">Continued</a>

This blog is part of our series of Wolfe’s Neck Center Stories, focusing on the people and the programs that drive our work for farmer viability, thriving ecosystems, and vibrant communities. Since 2015, Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment has been selling the milk from our organic dairy herd to be distributed by … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/wolfes-neck-dairy-program-helping-farmers-do-more-with-less/">Continued</a>

This blog is part of our series of Wolfe’s Neck Center Stories, focusing on the people and the programs that drive our work for farmer viability, thriving ecosystems, and vibrant communities. Take a few steps behind the Smith Center on the campus of Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment in Freeport, ME, into the … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/maine-landscapes-and-the-carbon-cycle/">Continued</a>

This blog is part of our series of Wolfe’s Neck Center Stories, focusing on the people and the programs that drive our work for farmer viability, thriving ecosystems, and vibrant communities. Learning by doing – and tasting – is a key tenet of our educational programming at Wolfe’s Neck Center.  Last Friday, we welcomed a … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/connecting-kids-to-food-farming/">Continued</a>

We had a blast yesterday in the Maine State House at Ag Day 2025. It was inspiring to meet other organizations committed to farming, fishing, and ranching in our state–and who believe that agriculture in Maine is the key to viable businesses that support vibrant communities while conserving our natural ecosystems. Some of the highlights: … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/ag-day-at-the-maine-state-house-2025/">Continued</a>