Yes, you read that right: a zoning designation.
And it sets a precedent for others to do the same with their land.
A decade ago, after Jane’s grandmother passed away, her family decided to sell the farm.
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There were offers, but no one wanted the property to go to a big developer.
“This is why so many farms get sold,” Dan explains.
People can’t bring in enough revenue from crops alone to cover the tremendous operating costs.
Jane Meiser and her husband Dan.Matthew Benson
A major benefit of this system, of course, is the delicious food it brings.
Sea bass caught nearby is dressed in caper butter and served with the farm’s corn and tomatoes.
Corn on the cob is brushed with a flavorful compound butter made with shiitakes from nearbySeacoast Mushrooms.
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“It is a win-win for everybody involved,” says Dan.
“It is a win for flavor and a win for your local economy.”
The Meisers hope their experience can be a model that helps keep other American farms alive.
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And kids can learn about food and farming atThe Yellow Farmhouse Education Center.
“We are all connected in this one big living system,” says Jane.
Grilled Corn with Mushroom-Miso Butter
Honey Cornmeal Cake
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