Agricultural wonder Woman
Gloria Varney
Gloria’s role at Nezinscot Farm has been to educate all those that visit the importance of understanding and learning where and how food is produced. Offering opportunities for learning the skills necessary to be able to live a more sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle is accomplished through her internship programs and extensive workshops. Gloria has created her own classroom at the farm; all those that visit are able to educate themselves simply by being present at the farm and getting first-hand access to the questions they have.
Gloria strives to work with organizations and groups that will help continue the educational process of creating local food systems, developing skills in sustainable agriculture, and provide nutritious foods year round.
Public Speaking
Agriculture 101
Motivational speaking on where our food comes from and the importance of supporting local agriculture, empowering people on sustainable living whether you live in the country or city, purchasing the family farm; the do’s and don’ts, What If?- a look at the question and how it can help us meet our basic needs on a daily basis.
About Gloria
Work History
Sustainable Farmer & Owner of Nezinscot Farm Store (1990-Present)
Assistant Lecturer at Bates College (2013 – Present) Short Term Class
Fitness Director at YWCA, Lewiston, Maine (1987-1989)
EMT Local Ambulance Service (1981-1983)
Awards
Homesteader of the Year by Mother Earth News (2013)
Member of Organic Valley, Farmer Owned COOP (1994)
First Certified Organic Dairy in the State of Maine (1987)
Outstanding Young Farmer of Maine (1990)
Education
The University of Maine at Farmington
Community Health Education and Nutrition & Exercise Physiology, Public Health, Honors
Love Farming!
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At Nezinscot Farm
In 1987, Gregg and Gloria purchased Nezinscot farm from Gregg’s parents Waren and Marguerite Varney. Gregg and Gloria have five children, all of whom participate in maintaining and running the family farm and business. They pick eggs, milk cows and goats, feed the animals of the farm and help with the harvest.
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My Day Off – Smudging for Spring Cleaning
Smudging is a form of cleaning and a practice that incorporate daily while also setting intentions with the guidance of what are called angel cards each morning before the start of the day.
My Day Off – Farmers as Investors
I was recently asked to speak in an upcoming event this spring to a group of investors, entrepreneurs and local businesses about a topic of interest that could potentially get them to invest in an idea, product or project that the farm has and or needs financial assistance with.
THE ART OF FARMING
(changing the way we think about farming) In my work with several professors and teachers throughout the state on a course I entitled “Creating a Purposeful Life”, students are asked to ponder the idea of farming as a viable lifestyle option. As part of their...