Hi! I’m Amy.
I started farming in 2022, after a 25 year career as a documentary film editor. Over time, I found myself craving more time outdoors, less time in front of a computer, and a different kind of creative challenge.
After a long search, I found a half-acre plot to lease, where the farm began with six growing beds. I’ve since tripled that number, along with a 180 foot hedgerow that serves as both a wind barrier and a welcoming habitat for local wildlife.
I use regenerative, no-till practices to care for the soil and support its long-term health. All work is done with care and by hand.
My brother and me hiking the Knife Edge Trail, Mount Katahdin. A long time ago.
Why the weird name?
Mount Katahdin is the highest mountain in Maine, where I spent much of my childhood.
In Penobscot the name simply means ‘Great Mountain’. For me the mountain is not only where I spent some of my happiest days, it also represents a challenge undertaken, which is just what Katahdin Farm is.