IN THE NEWS
VINEYARD GAZETTE, SPRING 2026
FRESHLY GROUND FLOUR EQUALS BREAD NIRVANA
Haley Sandlow chats with head baker Matt Pontarelli about the choice to bake only with locally grown, stone-milled, unsifted grain - and how this approach contributes to healthier ecosystems, resilient communities, and improved nutrition.
VINEYARD GAZETTE, SPRING 2026
NEW STUDY LOOKS TO INCREASE HABITAT FOR ESSENTIAL POLLINATORS
Along with other Island farms, Beetlebung Farm participated in BiodiversityWorks’ three-year long research project investigating the effects of pollinator plants across Martha’s Vineyard.
YANKEE MAGAZINE, FALL 2025
YANKEE FOOD AWARDS: BEST NEW FARM STAND
Beetlebung is in great company in this year’s crop of honorees!
THE VINE, WINTER 2025
A CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE FOR EVERYONE
We’re envious of Laura Holmes Haddad and Susie Middleton, who put themselves through a rigorous taste test of every chocolate chip cookie on Island.
MARTHA’S VINEYARD MAGAZINE, SPRING 2024
COOK THE VINEYARD: BEYOND BABY GREENS
Susie Middleton writes about vegetable variety selection - and how certain varieties help farmers get a jump start on spring production. Our own Kate Woods describes her full circle thinking about crop planning - from seed to ground to harvest to table.
EDIBLE VINEYARD, WINTER 2023/24
GROWING GRAINS
Beetlebung Farm Manager Kate Woods writes about learning where the seeds that produce our warm and comforting breads come from and how they deserve as much adoration and attention as our vegetables.
EDIBLE VINEYARD, SPRING 2023
ON THE FARM: A SIMPLE SALAD IS REALLY NOT SO SIMPLE
Beetlebung Farm Manager Kate Woods explores the incredibly important and often overlooked role that seed breeders play in building a diverse and delicious farm and plate.
EDIBLE VINEYARD, FALL 2022
ON THE FARM: LET US SAGRA
Beetlebung Farm Manager Kate Woods writes about the Italian principle of Sagra, a celebration of the harvest at moments of agricultural significance throughout the year and touches on one of the most important elements of our work: connection.
THE VINE, SUMMER 2021
MEET THE BEETLES
Beetlebung Farm was featured in The Vine’s August 2021 publication. Thank you to the Vineyard Gazette and Susie Middleton for its recognition of our farm team’s work to provide high quality vegetables for our community.