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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 Assistant Editor at the magazine Edible MAINE.

Below you can find links to her latest articles and a complete journalistic portfolio. 
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Why I Quit My Homestead Dream Just as Farmer Tradwives Became Mainstream
The Guardian


Our homesteading journey began with self-sufficiency and a dream, but it evolved through loss and social media fame.

Photos by Kirsten Lie-Nielsen

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We've Got Moxie
Edible MAINE

“I just love how complex it is. It’s wildly sweet because it is a soda. But there are also other notes like bitterness and spice, similar to ginger. It is something that you can go back for more of.” Brendan Levin, the food development specialist at Stonewall Kitchen, is talking about Moxie.

Photos by Lauren Lear

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We moved to a farm in rural Maine because we thought homesteading would save us money. It didn't.
Business Insider
 

  • About 10 years ago, my husband and I decided to try homesteading.

  • We wanted to be self-sufficient and moved to a 93-acre farm in rural Maine.

  • Over time, we realized it was harder than we thought and didn't actually save us money.

Photos by Kirsten Lie-Nielsen

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