In the press
I’m a queer farmer. Here’s how I am fighting back against Tractor Supply’s anti- DEI stance, Fast Company. Interview with Co-Owner Maggie about changing the narrative about who lives in rural America.
The New Crop of Farmers, Marie Claire, “Queer-and BIPOC-owned farms aren’t just promoting representation—they’re reshaping the industry into a space where their communities can thrive.”
The Farm Growing Tomorrow’s Farmers, The Millerton News, An article by our local newspaper about our beginner farmer training programs and exploration of incubation models with local partners.
Food justice in community supported agriculture – differentiating charitable and emancipatory social support actions, The Agricultural and Human Values Academic Journal, An article investigating different CSA models across the world that center food access. This thorough paper researches the complex nuances between the different farm’s approaches and their impact on the dignity and choice of the low-income members they serve, versus a “charity model” as well as the different economic models. Rock Steady is quoted and highlighted as a leader in the global CSA movement to make fresh food accessible.
Embracing Rural Diversity: Genders and Sexualities in the Peasant Movement, La Via Campesina, A powerful compilation of testimonies by peasant members of European Coordination Via Campesina (including RSF) that portrays efforts for inclusion and acceptance of gender and sexual diversities to create new social structures and calls for action play a key political role in the transformation of the food system.
Queer Farmers Are Changing the Landscape - Article published by Eater highlighting Queer beekeepers, urban agriculturalists, and rural livestock workers, challenging conventional farming and the image of farming itself.
Rock Steady Farm highlight in MainStreet Magazine, featuring our farm beginning story and impact on our local community.
We Grow Where We Go: LGBTQ+ Farmers Put Down Roots - Article published by Green America highlighting projects like RSF that have made positive adaptations to a field marked by discrimination.
Radishes and rainbows: the LGBTQ growers reimagining the traditional family farm, The Guardian
‘A small but mighty role’: local farms give low-cost access to healthy food, The Guardian
Unto Thyself Be True, A Whole Life Approach to Resilience at Rock Steady Farm, The Natural Farmer
Meet the Folx Making Farming a Safe Space for Queer and BIPOC People, Edible Magazine
Rock Steady Farm: Queering the Farm World, Turning Green
Queer, BIPOC Farmers are Working for a More Inclusive and Just Farming Culture, Civil Eats
Rock Steady Farm’s Mission, Rural Intelligence
CSA Farmers Must Navigate Obstacles to Get Fresh Food to NYC’s Low-Income Tables, CityLimits.org
Best New England Farm Shares For Healthy Employee Diets, WELLABLE.co
Stories of Resilience, Blog
This Women- and LGBTQ-Owned Co-op is Offering a Financially Feasible CSA Program, Hudson Valley Magazine
Press Inquiries? Email Maggie@RockSteadyFarm.com
