Deer thrive along habitat edges — where forest meets farmland — because those areas offer both food and cover.
Author Archives: Samantha Burns, Outdoors Contributor
Sam Burns brings more than 30 years of hands-on agricultural experience and conservation writing to her storytelling about Maine’s working landscape. As the longtime voice behind the Runamuk Blog and author of “How to Buy a Farm With No Money,” she has built a following for her authentic, practical approach to farming, sustainability and rural life. A beekeeper, educator and regenerative farmer at Runamuk Acres Conservation Farm in New Portland, Burns has contributed to Mother Earth News and numerous agricultural publications, blending technical expertise with an accessible voice that connects with both farmers and readers who care about the land. She can be reached at eco.farm.steward@gmail.com or runamukacres.substack.com.