Charles and Margery Borders worked, and loved, their 200-acre dairy farm in Foster, RI. Recognizing that farmland was quickly disappearing in Rhode Island, they resolved to preserve this beautiful and tranquil property as a trust, maintaining the land and history of 20th century rural and agricultural life for future generations. In 2009 Borders Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places. 

Run by volunteers and a Farm Manager, Borders is a working farm with beef cattle, pigs, hay fields, and a farmhouse museum. The public can hike trails through woods and around hayfields and enjoy educational and cultural events focused on rural and agricultural life. Meat from animals raised on the farm is available for purchase at select farm markets and at the farm by appointment . A large community garden produces fresh vegetables donated to local food banks.