Dear John,

At Black Valley Farm in Everett, Pennsylvania, about midway between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Alana Foor raises Kunekune pigs. Though the six acres she farms is family land, farming was not pre-destined for Alana. It’s a career and lifestyle entirely of her making.

Read about how farming gave Alana a sense of self and how she is expanding her business to include a local grocery/butcher shop/cafe to strengthen the farms around her and build community.

Chicken expert Chris Lesley has been raising backyard flocks for over 20 years. She runs the website Chickens And More, and recently published the new book Raising Chickens: The Common Sense Beginner’s Guide To Backyard Chickens. Head over to our blog to learn about her business, her new book, and about chicken personalities!

BONUS: Until March 27th, you can download a free Kindle copy of Chris' new book. And 5 lucky people who download the digital copy will also be selected to receive a paperback copy! Click here to learn more. 

It's Women's History Month! Join us by watching and celebrating some of the women who have rocked out and made the Farm Aid festivals so special.