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Kirsten Lie-Nielsen is a freelance writer focused on climate change, sustainability, and modern agriculture.

The author of two books on homesteading and animal husbandry, Kirsten is a contributor to The Guardian, Civil Eats, The Boston Globe, and other publications. Embracing her love of her home state and a delicious meal, Kirsten also works as the Agriculture and Farming Editor at the magazine Edible MAINE.

Kirsten is currently working on a memoir about her experiences homesteading in rural Maine, examining what it means to live off of the land and examining the harsh realities of a lifestyle that social media has made aspirational. For queries on this project please contact her representation, Emma Bal at Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency.

Visit Hostile Valley Thoughts on Substack for more of Kirsten's writing.
 
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The Push to Get Invasive Green Crabs on the Menu in Maine
NOEMA

For local chefs and fishermen, green crabs’ proliferation along the coast brings both a challenge and an opportunity.

Illustration by Sarah Mafféïs for Noema Magazine

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Wild Oysters Make a Comeback In Maine
Civil Eats

After more than a century, these shellfish have reappeared along the Damariscotta River. Their return is a boon—and a warning of climate change.

Photos by Kirsten Lie-Nielsen

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Warming Waters Cause Invasion of Sea Squirts at Maine Fisheries
Civil Eats

The small blob-like creatures are wreaking havoc on coastal aquaculture—and climate change is making the problem worse.

Photos by Kirsten Lie-Nielsen

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