Author: Darby Weaver

Vernon Family Farm: Joining the New Hampshire Agrarian Commons

By Darby Weaver, Farmer and Agrarian Trust Contributor Situated on 33 acres in Newfields, NH, Vernon Family Farm is a pastured poultry operation focused on regenerating soils, community, and connections to food. The chickens are raised with non-GMO grains, are

A Landscape in Transition

By Darby Weaver, Farmer and Agrarian Trust Contributor Frost and early snow over the last month and the last of the brown and yellow leaves are subtly transforming the scene in these Northern Vermont hills. This time of year finds my

Elders are the Trees in the Garden

Some of the influential elders who shaped sustainable agriculture before modern times have left their mark on this world and still offer much inspiration to newer generations of land stewards across the globe today. Editor’s Note: This article is the third

Opportunities for the Next Generation of Farmers on the Land

Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a new series from Agrarian Trust and our contributors exploring the human side of land transition. Stay tuned for monthly posts from diverse voices, including farmers of all ages and backgrounds. by Darby

The Consolidation of Agriculture

Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a new series from Agrarian Trust and our contributors exploring the human side of land transition. Stay tuned for monthly posts from diverse voices, including farmers of all ages and backgrounds. We’re