The outpouring of support since Anne passed away on October 9th 2021 has been astounding. The 1600 individuals and organizations who have supported us thus far are determined to carry on her legacy in a meaningful and powerful way. In a short period of time together we have created a significant movement in this country with unlimited potential to effect change in agriculture forever. Anne would be so happy to see the many names on this list. Thank you!

We are overjoyed to announce the Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund 2023 Apprentice Class! We are in awe and admiration of the talent and energy of these pioneers who are about to begin their monthlong journeys all over the country (and England!). To learn more about these amazing individuals visit on our Apprentice Page and stay tuned for stories and updates from the field.

The ASLF Selection Committee is fresh off reading 225+ applications for summer apprenticeships, breaking through any preconceived stereotypes of the so-called TikTok generation. We read essays about food sovereignty, sustainable and regenerative farming, and leaving behind a livable earth. We read about desires to get hands dirty on behalf of others, growing healthy food and making it accessible, and starting sustainable businesses that transform communities. We read from individuals seeking non-traditional and less predictable paths that embrace fairness, equity, and dignity. We can tell you firsthand that the future is in good hands.

Chelsea Market and 80 of the nation’s most acclaimed chefs and artisans will celebrate Anne’s legacy and toast our new milestones — 75 apprentices working on over 40 participating farms in 2023.

Since the founding of ASLF in October of 2021, there has been an outpouring of support for our mission to fully fund young adults to work on sustainable farms and also from new farms to be part of our program. We are so honored to be working with these heroes of agriculture and leaders in the nation for healthy land and food raised with dignity. In only a few short weeks we have grown to over 40 farms and counting who will host more than 75 apprentices, but this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Happy New Year! First, I’d like to say THANK YOU all for your generous donations during our year-end giving campaign, and throughout 2022. We are gearing up for an exciting and busy second year. It would not be possible without your continued support.

Hello! My name is Susie Cover, and I am the newly appointed Executive Director of the Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund. I am beyond thrilled to be a part of this fast-growing and deeply meaningful organization.

It is with great pleasure that we share this incredible book of artwork with you, produced by our first class of ASLF Apprentices. Our work corps dedicated 5,000 hours to sustainable farms this year and have truly launched a revolution in so many ways — a nation of talent is sure to follow in their footsteps.

It’s time to look ahead, but we don’t really want to, and it feels uncomfortable to do so. Anne once wrote, “I hope I can continue to do this job until I am old, well-aged, and hopefully more complex! Like a good wheel of cheese.”

A peak into the summer of our first class of apprentices.

Our first season has been an amazing success — Anne’s energy is truly making a significant difference in the world! Thirty-three Apprentices have either departed and returned home, or still have a few days left of farm work on their monthlong adventures!

The dream is coming true, Anne’s spirit and energy is living on in a most important and powerful way through the work of our first Class of Apprentices.

Starting July 5th, these young adults will travel to sustainable farms for one month apprenticeships. We are so excited for them to share their experiences and incredible voices with the world! And we are proud to see Anne’s energy live on through these adventures.

This September 14th from 6-10pm at Chelsea Market in NYC, the market that Anne loved so much, a special food event will take place featuring amazing bites and drinks from Anne’s favorite chefs and artisans! Tickets on sale on now!

On the 7th month since Anne passed, and 5 days since her Saxelby Cheesemongers turned 16, we are humbled and proud to announce a major event and the coming together of so many different energies and talents to honor Anne’s life. This September 14th from 6-10pm at Chelsea Market in NYC, the market that Anne loved so much, a special food event will take place featuring amazing bites and drinks from Anne’s favorite chefs and artisans! Tickets go on sale on June 1st!

On the 6th month since Anne passed, we do as she commanded through her everyday actions living life to its fullest, always looking forward, always with a smile no matter what.

Up until recently our family avoided contemplating death as no one close to us had ever died, we had always been healthy, and cemeteries and places that housed sick people were in far off neighborhoods we seldom encountered. We knew little about religion — even at the funeral, we chose only for Anne’s father Bill, not a priest or rabbi, to address the large crowd that gathered.

Anne once wrote “Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, so if I can stretch it out a bit and have two (or even two and a half), I’m all for it.” Anne woke up early and packed every moment with accomplishment — joyfully filling the days for three kids, exercising, cooking creatively (with the varied scraps going to the worms in her three-story compost bin), reading, writing, drawing paintings which hang on the walls of our home, and running the sales, marketing, and farm relations for her pioneering American cheese business — all the while a perfect neighbor, attentive, elegant, and gracious.