Articles

"Be Daring. Be a Whaler."
June 4, 2015
Wine & Craft Beverage News
This was a memorable article for a couple reasons. First of all, the Whaler's team was so creative and entrepreneurial. Then, it was the first article I remotely "co-wrote" with someone. In one of those comical journalistic snafus, Emily and I both conducted interviews and wrote articles on Whaler's Brewing. Our editor, a SUPER-kind woman, decided to combine the articles and throw us both some money. She was definitely not obligated to do that. Thanks again, Joan!

Ann Stamp is leaving a mark on future generations
August 12, 2016
Country Folks Grower
I met with Ann Stamp, a Rhode Island farmer and finalist for Monsanto's Farm Mom of the Year, in her greenhouse.

Burned, but not out
May 4, 2015
Country Folks Grower
Following a fire that destroyed his farm stand, I spoke with Rit Schartner about his plans for the future.

Chasing the dragon at Greenwich Cove Meadery
July 13, 2016
Wine & Craft Beverage News
I ran into Bob Greene--a cross between a Revolutionary war hero, a Caribbean-loving hippie, and a bacchanalian Viking--and came away appreciating the art of mead.

Empowering Farmers with Kristen Castrataro
September 20, 2024
Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast Episode #199
I joined host Alicia Hall on the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast to discuss how journaling can not only provide clarity but also empower you to make meaningful changes in your farming journey.

Farmers First: Balancing Act
June 4, 2025
Country Folks
A balancing act is the perfect metaphor for the farm life. The responsibilities and workload are constantly changing, requiring greater or lesser counterbalances.

Farmers First: Look, Listen, Link
May 1, 2025
Country Folks Grower
Keep reading to learn a simple strategy that is used by regular people all over the world to help those in crisis. It’s called psychological first aid (PFA) and it uses three steps: Look, listen and link. It might just save someone's life.

Farmers First: Sacrifice or Nurture?
April 1, 2025
Country Folks Grower
Instead of looking at your farm life in terms of sacrifice, what if you viewed it in terms of nurturing? After all, isn’t that what you do – nurture the soil and plants that then nurture others’ bodies and souls?

Farmers First: Welcome
March 7, 2025
Country Folks Grower
Hello, farm family! Welcome to “Farmers First,” a new column devoted to your farm’s most important asset: You!

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Farming, Mental Health, and the Power of Journaling
December 19, 2024
Unveiling the Beast Podcast
I joined host Kaitie Entrikin in a discussion about how I--and the farmers I support--navigate burnout, mental health, and the complexities of life.

Grandpa's Farm Has LOTS of Saws
November 13, 2012
I wrote and photographed this nonfiction picture book after my grandfather and I spent a winter building apple boxes. Rhyme, power tools, and family...some of my favorite things!

How to Train a Goose-Dog: The chaser in the rye
May 30, 2011
Bark
I turned my so-called "dog-training" escapades into a lucrative story...and a lasting memoir of a truly great pet.
