The Putnam Farm Conservation Area land has been used soley for farming since the 1700s. The only buildings are a single barn and remnants of several greenhouses and hoop houses. Photo by Michelle Koch.
Alan McClennen, former chair of the Town of Orleans Open Space Committee, sowed the seed to purchase Putnam Farm as a way to continue Cape Cod’s agricultural history. Photo by Michelle Koch.
Energized town citizens and Americorps volunteers rehabilitated and restored the Putnam Farm property that will be leased by five lucky people selected by lottery. Photo by John Jannell.