Examples
Murdock Farm in central Massachusetts was almost 200 years old when the herd was sold and dairy operations ceased in 2001. Seven years later, the three senior Girouard brothers were ready to sell. The brothers shared a commitment to keeping the operation going. Read More »
Land Here! Dominican Sisters of Mercy
In 1960, the Dominican Sisters of Mercy bought a former farm and vacation residence in a suburban community outside Boston. At one point, 23 sisters lived in the main house and farmhouse. Now, their numbers are diminished, and over time they've sold some of the land. Currently they own 13 acres, about five of which were in agricultural use through a verbal agreement with a local farmer. Read More »Langwater Farm Agricultural Planning Project
In 2008, the 4th generation owners of Langwater Farm in Massachusetts decided to preserve eighty acres of their prime agricultural open land—the historic core of a peri-urban area. A long term revitalization of this prime natural resource was their goal. Read More »
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