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The second President of the United States, John Adams, and his wife, Abigail, gave the name Peacefield to
their farm. With humility and admiration for them, we copy that name today.
Their humble farm was located south of Boston, in Quincy, Massachusetts. Unlike their contemporaries, John &
Abigail were modest farmers. You've probably read about George Washington's estate. Thomas Jefferson also had
a large plantation. Their's were splendid estates covering vast acres growing all manner of crops (tobacco and
cotton, principally). Washington and Jefferson were big farmers in their day; what we might call "agribusiness-men"
today.
In contrast, John & Abigail had a small New England place where they (mostly Abigail) raised small animals and grain
crops. Their farm was profitable; they neither sought, nor wanted what today would be known as "government
subsidies".
John was able to perform his work for the new nation partly from the proceeds of the farm, which Abigail sent to
him on regularly.
John Adams spent a majority of his time away from the farm, helping to start the new democracy of the United
States. Prior to becoming our second President, he represented the Massachusetts colony at the first Continental
Congress in Philadelphia.
Remember the Declaration of Independence? John Adams was one of the authors. He spent over 10 years away
from home, at the request of the new Congress, acting as an envoy for the new nation in Britain, France & Holland.
Our admiration for them inspires our farm name. Our farm is also a small place, a long way from Boston.
We are inspired by John & Abigail Adams, as well as from the growth of organic farming & the growth of
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).
Likewise, our search for worldwide peace inspires our farm name.
Peace to you, peace to the world & peace to the universe. Peace to those especially who know no peace. Namaste.
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