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Leicester couple’s work rooted in forestland stewardship
MARK AND CATIE Raishart together run Foxglove Farm, a small farm and homestead in Leicester. Their work with forests extends beyond management of the wooded acres at their property, as Mark serves as county forester for parts of Addison and Rutland counties and Catie as the education and communication coordinator for southern Vermont at the Vermont Woodlands Association.
Independent photo/Marin Howell
February 25, 2026
For the Raisharts, the forest is more than a physical place — it’s a means of connection to the land and people around us.
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