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Persuading a farmer



	I'm trying to think of the best way to talk to a farmer who owns a
small farm within my hometown (Glastonbury, Connecticut) suburban
neighborhood.  Since my early childhood I have always visited the farm
and watched the wildlife that survives on the farm.  The farmer (Mr.
Gates) has already sold off 13 acres that have been developed into 7
houses.  I would like to see the farm preserved as the way it is.  I
haven't collected enough courage to walk down and knock on his door.  I
don't want to seem like an outsider telling him what to do with his
land, but, I would like to tell him the importance of the farm to me
and perhaps volunteer to help out on the farm to learn more about the
history of the farm and other farming operations.  
	I thought it would be great to start a small CSA project on his farm
and encourage high school students to help on the farm (high school is
located a quarter of a mile from the farm).  
	Does anyone have any suggestions for the best way to make the first
visit "impression"?
	Thanks.

Jonathan Layburn
Student- University of Maine at Orono