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Written by Natasha Stewart What happens when students step beyond the walls of a traditional classroom and into a living, breathing landscape? At Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment in Freeport, learning does not begin with a worksheet. It begins with a question, a curiosity or even a muddy pair of hands. Across…

Written by Natasha Stewart Healthy soil is a living system made up of minerals, organic matter, microorganisms, plant roots, water and air. When that system functions well, it supports productive farms, protects surrounding ecosystems and builds resilience in the face of a changing climate. At Wolfe’s Neck Center, soil is at the heart of everything…

Written by Natasha Stewart At Wolfe’s Neck Center, regenerative agriculture is a long-term investment in people, land and the future of farming. One of the most impactful ways we bring that commitment to life is through our partnership with the Dairy Grazing Alliance, serving as a facilitator for the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (DGA), a nationally…

Written by Harry Kimball At the end of January, Wolfe’s Neck Center staff organized and participated in the Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference in Manchester, NH, alongside other New England Grazing Network partner organizations. This biannual event brings together more than 300 farmers, farm service providers, researchers and vendors gathered to explore a shared question:…

Written by Natasha Stewart On campus at Wolfe’s Neck Center in Freeport, Maine, our commitment to building a more ecologically and economically resilient food system in the Northeast includes training farmers, supporting regenerative practices and creating markets for products grown in this way.  Our Organic Dairy is a core part of this work, home to…

Written by Natasha Stewart On a chilly January evening, Wolfe’s Neck Center welcomed the team from Spannocchia for a special collaboration dinner. Rooted in shared values and seasonal ingredients, the evening brought together Wolfe’s Neck Center’s Chef Malcolm Kelly and Spannocchia’s Chef Laura Capalbo for a thoughtfully curated dining experience celebrating regenerative agriculture across borders.…

Written by Harry Kimble From January 30th to 31st in Manchester, NH, the New England Grazing Network organized the biannual Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference. Over two days, more than 300 in-person and virtual attendees came together to share practical experience, research findings and data-driven insights designed to improve grazing for farmers, livestock and the…

Written by Natasha Stewart At Wolfe’s Neck Center, composting is more than a waste-management solution. It’s a critical link between our dairy operation, gardens, educational programs and our stewardship of the land and surrounding marine ecosystems. Thanks to our Farm Operations team, composting on campus has evolved into a carefully managed, educationally rich and environmentally…

Written by Natasha Stewart While the average consumer is aware of the prices they pay for food and goods at farmers markets and grocery stores, they are often unfamiliar with the true cost of production for the farmers and producers who make them possible. What happens behind the scenes that leads to the prices we…

Written by Natasha Stewart Does tilling serve a purpose in regenerative agriculture? Is no-till a better option for farming? What is tilling, anyway? We brought these questions to our team on campus to dig into the matter. What is “Tilling”? Tillage is the mechanical overturning of soil to prepare a plot for planting, control weeds…