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W. Ralph Eubanks — photo by Ethan Payne

A new home for Mississippi writers on William Faulkner’s old mule farm

Plans for the Greenfield Farm Writers Residency, a retreat-style home for 40-50 writers per year on William Faulkner’s old mule farm in north Mississippi, are moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 by Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today

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Photo Documentary to Show History, Beauty of Greenfield Farm

Photographer Thad Lee to record the farm through the seasons

APRIL 21, 2025 BY CLARA TURNAGE

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Daffodils grow in the ruins of Greenfield Farm. The flowers are evidence that there was once an abundant life on the dilapidated property, which the university plans to renovate into a writers retreat. Photo by Thad Lee


Supporting a Cultural Destination

Lewises Commit Gift to Greenfield Farm Writers Residency

FEBRUARY 10, 2025 BY TINA H. HAHN

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Support Tops $4 Million

Donors, state legislature provide resources for Greenfield Farm Writers Residency at UM

OCTOBER 22, 2024 BY TINA H. HAHN

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Ouida and Wayne Drinkwater
Photo by Bill Dabney/UMF


Love of Visual, Literary Art Combine at Greenfield Farm Invitational

Mississippi Lab hosts second annual Plein Air Invitational painting competition

MAY 28, 2024 BY TINA H. HAHN

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Greenfield Farm Writers Residency Moves Forward

MAY 28, 2024 BY TINA H. HAHN

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Faulkner on a tractor

Foundation Gift Pays Tribute to Julia Reed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 BY TINA H. HAHN AND UM DEVELOPMENT STAFF

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Mississippi Artists to Paint Faulkners Mule Farm During Sept 17 Competition

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 BY KEVIN BAIN (UM)

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University Plans to Breathe New Life Into Faulkners Mule Farm

APRIL 24, 2023 BY ERIN GARRETT

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