Category: Research

Much of what we now call regenerative agriculture is rooted in knowledge that Indigenous communities have practiced for generations. We’re honored to partner with Jennifer Neptune (Penobscot), Director of the Penobscot Nation Museum, artist and herbalist, to co-create a Seven Sisters garden as part of our Casco History Lab. With support from the Maine Humanities … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/seven-sisters-garden-at-wolfes-neck-center/">Continued</a>

Written by Julie Bobyock Globally, agriculture is a major driver of climate change. In the United States, for example, producing crops and managing livestock like cows and poultry accounts for 10% of overall greenhouse gas emissions. Because of the scope of the contribution of agriculture to climate change, there is hope that changing how we … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/agriculture-and-climate-change-in-the-northeast-mitigation-and-resilience/">Continued</a>

Written by Natasha Stewart At Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment, haymaking is more than a seasonal task. It is a critical part of how we advance our work in farmer training, research and public education. Set on a coastal campus in Freeport, Maine, where shifting weather patterns and a short growing season … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/from-field-to-feed-haymaking-at-wolfes-neck-center/">Continued</a>

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 … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/learning-beyond-the-classroom/">Continued</a>

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 … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/regenerative-agriculture-carbon-and-soil-health/">Continued</a>

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 … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/how-composting-at-wolfes-neck-center-builds-healthier-soil/">Continued</a>

Written by Natasha Stewart Why Cover Crops Matter: Protecting Soil and Sea at Wolfe’s Neck Center As a demonstration campus, we spend our time here at Wolfe’s Neck Center tending to vegetables, fruits, grains, forages and livestock. But some of the most important crops we grow aren’t harvested at all. They are cover crops, and … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/covercrops/">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 week, Wolfe’s Neck Center staff attended the 2025 Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Conference. Pasa is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit whose mission is to cultivate environmentally sound, economically viable, community-focused farms and food systems resonates deeply with our own work. Dwight Hobbs, Wolfe’s Neck Center fruit and vegetable manager, reflects on his experience today. Today’s keynote address … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/wolfes-neck-center-and-pasa/">Continued</a>

Charlie Baker grew up on Wolfe’s Neck in Freeport, Maine and has worked in various roles at Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment (WNC) over the past seven years. Since this past fall (2023), he has been working with the advancement team as Special Projects Advisor.  In this role, Charlie has been exploring … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/regenerative-to-climate-smart-fostering-a-better-food-system/">Continued</a>