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Help rebuild Olsen Farm!

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Olsen Farm has been in our family since the 1930's when our great grandparents immigrated from Norway and sought out the country life.  They raised chickens and cows, and survived by relying on the land. 80 years later, we need your help to save the family lands and to keep Olsen Farm in the family after an untimely death. 



In the past years we have been working to bring the land back to it's original glory through forest management and sustainable gardening techniques. We raise chickens, guinea hens and turkeys, keep bees and grow fruit trees, herbs and vegetables without sprays or pesticides. Our mission is to become as self sufficient as possible in our farm practices, and in turn share our knowledge and bounty with our local community. 



The recent unexpected death of our father has left us with large debts, and at risk of losing the family lands, our livelihood and our home. He grew up on this farm, creating bonds with the animals and landscape, and learning all he could about farm life from his grand father. It was his dream to see Olsen Farm brought back to the glory of his childhood. 

Your donations would allow us to purchase the family lands and continue our mission of reclaiming old growth orchards and further re-building Olsen Farm. Without this money we will have no choice but to sell off the farm lands, which may then be developed and lost to the family forever.  

The heartbreak of losing our father has been devestating, and we will carry the weight of his loss for years to come. Further heartbreak from losing the family lands, and not being able to realize both his and our own dreams, would be unbearable. 

It is never easy to ask for money, and we understand the realities of finances. The amount of money we need to collect is entirely overwhelming, these are parts of life that can not be prepared for. Please know that every dollar will be a step closer to maintaining a small local farm, to honoring our father's memory and to keeping Olsen Farm alive. We will be forever grateful. 

Please feel free to take a look at our new farm blog to learn more about our history, our mission, and with your help, insurance of our future at Olsen Farm
Olsenfarmblog.wordpress.com 

Thank you all for your support and generosity, 

Chris and Kristen

Organizer

Kristen Tool
Organizer
Lanesborough, MA

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