“Letters from Laura” offer personal insights, stories, and commentary on the life and business at Mt. Folly Farm, with a strong focus on climate-smart farming practices. Through these letters, Laura shares her journey of sustainable agriculture, the challenges and successes of running a farm, and her commitment to preserving the environment. These reflections provide a unique glimpse into the farm’s operations and Laura’s dedication to making a positive impact on the land and community.
Dear Friends, Obviously, these are disquieting times. If one more person instructs me to “stay safe,” I’ll set my hair on fire! Of course, we need to avoid getting sick. Simultaneously, we need to think hard. When I’m trying to figure something out, the first thing I do is assess where the information is coming…
Dear Friends, By golly, I think we’ve got it! “Got what?” you ask. A way to farm which is regenerative, coupled with hemp and a local food system which reduces carbon emissions, builds community, and creates jobs in a coal state. Many of you know that my story has 35 years of twists and turns.…
Dear Friends, Deep in January, I love to wake early and look at pictures from the year past. The pictures show much nature, from our discovery of endangered Running Buffalo Clover, to bees in the buckwheat cover crop. A couple of my favorites are below. One of the reasons it became endangered was the loss…
March is Women’s History Month, and several groups have asked me to speak about my life and work. I was born in the late summer of 1957, which makes me a “boomer,” but one too young for the jolting summer of 1968.
From NBC Nightly News to the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, this has been a week to remember. Here’s how we’re making things better for you.