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…
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…
Exploring the Definition and Nuance of Regenerative Agriculture at Wolfe’s Neck and Beyond Written by Julie Bobyock Regenerative agriculture encompasses practices that create healthier ecosystems, increase farm resiliency, and improve soil health–as opposed to practices that, for example, may extract…
Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment is proud to have collaborated with Why Regenerative, an organization that amplifies the voices of key leaders in regenerative agriculture, at not one but two recent conferences in the Northeast. Managing Director…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…