Musings

Soil Sisters: Making it happen in good times and in bad

They are warm and welcoming; I’ve found in them a deep love for the land and the communities in which they live. Rather than competition,...

Jan 27, 2021

That farm taught me about “safety nets.” With neighbors, we co-owned a thrashing machine — a roaring, clattering, tractor powered beast —...

Dec 23, 2020

My life’s work is restoring land to native ecosystems. The interactive nature of cooperation, collaboration and competition of the...

Nov 28, 2020

Like the generations of farm families that came before us, we Soil Sisters are committed to helping each other succeed, even when we run...

Oct 29, 2020

It is easy to lose yourself in the day’s work. The task list seems endless and everything is a priority. This is especially true for so...

Sep 27, 2020

April Prusia's five key ingredients of growing local resilience: Befriend your backyard. Befriend your front porch. Build kindness and...

Aug 23, 2020

What if, as a nation, our value of food changed focus? What if we decided to take a stand, make a change and support our local farmers...

Jul 26, 2020

What started as random interactions at local events and joining a listserv for women in sustainable agriculture has evolved into much...

Jun 28, 2020

Soil Sisters defy the outdated notion that businesses have to compete to be successful and prove that we are stronger together. Rhubarb...

May 23, 2020

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