Open Farm Day 2004 List

From pasture walks and berry picking to wagon rides and chocolate milk! Something for everyone!

The information below is for 2004, the 2005 information will be posted soon. Chances are the farms listed below will be participating again in 2005.

Aroostook
County

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Aroostook

Forticor Farms

David & Judi Howard
82 Benn Hill Road, Hodgdon
Alpacas
This farm was started by two scientists who came to Maine to raise alpacas and enjoy life the way it should be. There will be information on the history of alpacas and hands-on demos of fleece and its products. There will also be tours, refreshments and alpaca shaped cookies.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Take Interstate 95 to Exit 302 (Houlton); go right on US l - south for 1 mile. Go right on US2A West Approx. 2 miles. Go left at Alker Road, approx. 2 miles. Go right at Benn Hill Road. It is the first house on the left.

Knot-II-Bragg Farm

Natalia Bragg
New Dunntown Road, Wade
Diversified Farm
This is a small diversified family farm with 80 acres of organic wild crafted gardens, pastures, woods, ponds and streams. The farm is devoted to being self-sufficient. Beef, dairy, pork and fish are raised here. It is home to a Traditional Northern Maine Herbal Apothecary. Herbal remedies are made and sold at the farm. Soaps are made at the farm using traditional old skills. Stickwood furniture, melt and pour soap buckets and red twig wreaths are farm specialties. There will be an explanation of the history and traditions of the farm. Guided farm tours and herb walks will take place at 10 am; noon; 2 pm; and 4 pm. The farm store will be open.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Come to the town of Washburn on Route 164 - turn down at the library - go about 30 car lengths. Turn on to Church Street across from the Lidestone Methodist Church. The Knot - II - Bragg Farm is a little over 3 miles from that point on the right.

Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum

Karen Donato
1678 US Highway 1, Littleton
Farm Museum
This is the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum. Their museum display focuses on items used on County potato and dairy farms dating back to the 1800's. Included are logging tools, blacksmith shop items, a newly constructed replica of a typical potato house with vintage potato handing equipment. They have restored tractors and other equipment displayed outside. There is no admission fee. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
Open Farm Day Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Driving North on Route 1 from Houlton the museum is locted eight miles on the left hand side just before C & W Citgo Gas Station in Littleton.

Down East
and Acadia

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Hancock

Beech Hill Farm - College of the Atlantic

Maggie & Lucian Smith
Box 171 Beech Hill Road, Mt. Desert
Diversified Organic
This is an organic vegetable farm with six acres in crop production, heirloom apple orchards, and strawberries. Their farmstand offers fresh produce grown on the farm as well as free range eggs, meats and locally baked breads. There will be farm tours of the farms, fields, and production areas. The farmstand will be open.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From the head of Mount Desert Island follow Rt 102 to Southwest Harbor. Go straight at lights through Somesville. Take right at sign for Beech Mt/Beech Cliffs (Pretty Marsh Road). Take next left at next sign for Beech Mt/Beech Cliffs. Farm is 1 1/2 miles up Beech Hill Road on right.

Happy Town Farm

Paul & Karen Volckhausen
Happy Town Road, North Orland
Diversified Organic Vegetable & Sheep
Happy Town Farm has 4 acres of organic vegetables, pasture, small grains, sheep, chickens, and maple syrup making. There will be farm tours highlighting organic methods including green manures, cover crops, crop rotation, and composting.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Ellsworth, take Rt. 1 towards Bucksport, 6 miles. Turn right on Happy Town Rd. go 5 miles. Happy Town Farm is on left. From Bangor, take Rt. 1A to East Holden, turn right onto Upper Dedham Rd. Follow Upper Dedham Road a couple of miles until it forks; bear left at the fork. Continue past Bald Mountain, where road takes a sharp 90 degree turn. Go about 2 more miles from Bald Mountain. Happy Town Road is on the left. Follow Happy Town Road 2 1/2 miles, farm is on the right.

Hog Bay Berries

Jack Schmelzer
207 Hog Bay Road, Franklin
Organic Blueberry Farm
This land has been farmed for over 200 years. This is a 25 acre farm with scenic views, a salt water marsh and 'pick your own'. There will be bee hives, explanations of interactivities of nature, climate and wild blueberries. Also information on why they have gone organic. There are walking trails. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Route 1 in Sullivan take Route 200 North for 4 miles. Watch for 5 foot tall blueberry on the left.

Ken-Rose Farm

Kendall & Florence Howard
Route 15, Blue Hill
Small Family Farm and B & B
This small family farm has 145 acres with 20 acres of blueberries. They raise chickens and turkeys and hand milk six jersey cows. They also have other livestock. They would like people to get to know what small farms are like. They will show a video of milking being done by hand, separating the milk and buttermaking. There will be tours of the barn and explanations of the workings of the farm. Tractor rides around the fields will be offered.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
6 miles north of Blue Hill Village on Rt. 15. Farm is on the right. From Rt. 1 in Orland take Rt. 15 south for 6.5 miles. Farm is on the left.

Mandala Farm

Sara Faull and Genio Bertin
46 Youngs Farm Road, Gouldsboro
Diversified Organic
This is a 100 acre farm. They have 3.5 acres in organic vegetable production. They also raise organic lambs, sheep for wool, cashmere goats, and chickens for eggs and meat. They have a pig, dairy cow,and Norwegian Fjord draft horses that they use in the gardens. They also breed and sell the Fjords. OFD will provide an opportunity to see organic food and meat animals. The farmers will be avilable to give tours and answer question throughout the day. Carriage/wagon rides around the farm will be avialable for a small fee.
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Take Route 1 North out of Ellsworth for approximately 14 miles. Turn right on to Route 186, the South Gouldsboro Road, toward Winter Harbor. Go 1 mile - at the top of the hill take a left onto Youngs Farm Road - Farm is on the left.

Peaked Mountain Farm

Daniel and Gail VanWart
16 Ellery's Lane, Dedham
Wild Blueberry Farm
The farm is situated on Peaked Mountain in Dedham. It's 180 acres features beautiful views, natural wildlife habitat, and 40 acres of wild blueberry land. The farm has been owned by the same family since 1868. There will be talks about pollination and how wild blueberries grow, harvesting demonstrations, tour of facilities and fields. Product samples, local entertainment, and more. Full schedule of events will be posted on their web page on www.mainemade.com. OFD will feature the introduction of "Ellery Didn't Know That", a children's book written on and about the farm. The first 25 children at the scheduled reading will receive a free autographed copy.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Route 1A in Holden Center, take upper Dedham Road 2 1/2 miles to Bald Mountain Road. Bear left onto Bald Mountain Road. Ellery's Lane is about 2 1/2 miles on the right.

Washington

Far Point Fibre Studio & Farm

Donna Pickard
25 Telegraph Rd, Steuben
Wool, Fiber, Herb and Vegetable
This is an intensively farmed 7-plus acres. They raise Shetland sheep, mohair goats and a llama for fibre. The farm also raises pigs, calves, geese, turkeys and chickens for meat and eggs. A small herd of Dexter cattle and some dairy goats provide milk and butter for the family. The small carding mill processes fibre for sale as well as for other wool producers. There will be demonstrations of spinning and other related crafts. The gardens provide for family and for sale. They participate in a vegetable program for the elderly and have a small orchard and a raspberry patch for the program and the family. There will be a special viewing pen with baby animals. They will also be selling handspun yarn, rovings, sheepskins, vegetables and USDA pork and lamb.
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Rt. 1, in Steuben take Dyer Bay Road. Go 2 1/2 miles to the fork and turn right. The farm is 1/4 mile on the left.

Shore Road Farm

Carol Bryan
496 Shore Road, Perry
Organic Vegetable and Berry Farm
This is a diversified MOFGA certified organic market garden. Crops include asparagus, highbush blueberries, raspberries, garlic, mixed vegetables, sweet melons and a range of herbs and greens. They will be demonstrating and teaching the components of organic vegetable culture including composting, cover crops, cultivation and weed management. They also sell and promote the European style scythe, enabling people to enjoy this healthy mowing alternative. They will be demonstrating the techniques of mowing and maintaining the European style scythe including blade selection, fitting the tool to you, sharpening, mowing strokes and gathering the windrow of cut grass. There will be demonstrations and hands on workshops. Refreshments will be served. "Our participation in Open Farm Day will be done in special memory of Elliott Fishbein - creator of Scythe Supply and former co-owner of Shore Road Farm."
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Take US Rte 1 to Perry (near Eastport). Opposite the New Friendly Restaurant on Route 1 turn onto and follow Shore Road. Drive 2.4 miles. Look for Mailbox # 496. The house is up on a slope and is opposite the mailbox.

Tide Mill Organic Farm

Aaron Bell & Carly DelSignore
4740 Tide Mill Road, Edmunds
Diversified Organic with Livestock
This is a nine generation salt water farm on the shores of Cobscook Bay. They raise their crops on 5 acres of land. The organic livestock are integrated with the whole farm system and each play a key role in the health of the farm. The 40 cows are raised on 40 acres of pasture and are fed only grass. The 30 pigs are busy clearing fields for upcoming pasture. They pasture and process 1,000 meat birds each year with intense rotational systems. They market their food directly to consumers as well as selling to local health food stores and restaurants in the local area. There will be tours of the organic vegetable and herb fields with explanations and discussions about organic farming practices. There will be tours of the livestock and organic production techniques. They will demonstrate their pastured poultry system with moving housing and fencing.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Take Route 1 north of Machias for 15 miles. At Whiting Corner, pass the Country Store and continue on Route 1 north for 2 more miles.

Udder View Farm

John & Christine Alexander
256 Sacarap Road, Columbia
Goat Farm
This is a small Oberhasli dairy goat farm on 13 acres with a cheesemaking facility and meat breed goats. There is a small flock of chickens for eggs. They also have Akbash (livestock protection dog) - rare dog breed from Turkey. There will be goat milking demonstrations, farm tours, and educational handouts. There will be cheese and buttermaking demos and a petting area. They will offer samples of cheese and goat meat.
Open Farm Day Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Route 1 turn onto Sacarap Road at the mini mall in Harrington (near the high school). The farm is approximately 1/2 mile after the railroad tracks.

Greater
Portland and
Casco Bay

Cumberland

Avalon Farm

Linda & Scott Routhier
1167 North Road, North Yarmouth
Grass Farming with Heritage Livestock
Avalon is a place of discovery, inspiration, and tranquility. Come celebrate life on the farm with Scotch Highland Cattle, Icelandic Sheep, Tamworth pigs, chickens, ducks, rabbits, working dogs, cats and guineas.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
At the intersection of Route 9 and North Road, go south toward Yarmouth on North Road. Farm is on the left a the first railroad crossing.

Keene's Painted Horse Farm

Steve & Shirley Keene
404 Waterman Road, Buxton
miniature horse farm
This farm is a breeding facility for pinto miniature horses. The barn will be opento show mare and babies. There will be a harness and cart training demo. Questions and answers "All About Minis" and what do you do with a mini?
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Take Route 25West from Exit 48 (old exit 8) of the Maine Turnpike or Portland to Gorham Village, at cneter of village - Junction 114 & 25W, follow through the light and take 4th left off 25W onto Flaggy Meadow Road - follow for 2 1/2 miles. Turn left onto Waterman Road - the farm is on the right.

Pineland Farms, Inc.

1545 Intervale Road, New Gloucester
Diversified Livestock Farm/Vegetables
Pineland Farms consists of four farms with nearly 3,000 acres of land. The Hill Farm and Valley Farm will be the center of Open Farm Day. The one acre garden between the farms will also be an attraction, featuring over 2,000 perennials and 4,000 annuals, as well as a fruit tree orchard, herb and vegetable gardens. The Hill and Valley Farms are home to 140 Holstein and 35 Angus cows, 120 Dorset, 15 Icelandic, and 20 Katahdin hair sheep, 500 chickens, 37 horses, 3 foals, four llamas and five peacocks. The equestrian center is home to the Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding program, Pineland Farms standard riding lessons and the Dutch Warmblood breeding program. There will be demonstrations and fun activities for all. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Take the Maine Turnpike to Exit 63 (old exit 11) (Gray exit), bear right @ the tollbooth, follow signs for Route 115. Continue on Rt.115 east for 1.6 miles, then turn left on Depot Road continue on Depot Road while following signs for Rt 231. Take your first left onto Morse Road. Take your first right onto Farm View Drive. The Visitors Center will be the first building on your right.

Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding

Sarah Bronson - Kate Davis McKelvy
1545 Interval Road, New Gloucester
Therapeutic Riding Center
Riding to the Top is a NARHA (North American Riding For the Handicapped Association ) Premier Accredited Therapeutic Riding Center. They operate therapeutic riding programs at their farm in Windham and at Pineland Farms Equestrian Center. RTT serves over 200 riders per year with physical, cognitive, emotional and/or learning disabilities. Volunteers contribute over 5,000 hours annually assisting with lessons, barnwork and various other tasks. On Open Farm Day they will be offering demonstrations at Pineland Farms Equestrian Center that illustrate the various benefits and activities involved in therapeutic riding and hippotherapy (therapy that utilizes the movement of the horse as part of the treatment plan). The farm and riding experience is beneficial in many ways, providing a variety of stimuli to the riders - everything from the 3-dimensional movement of the horse, to the sequencing and organizational skills that are required when working with horses, to the powerful human to horse bonds that occur between the riders and their horses.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Portland take 295 north to exit 17 (Yarmouth). Take a left onto Route 1 south. At first light, take a left (you will see a sign that says "to East Main St.") At the top of the hill take a right onto East Main St. Take your first left (only a couple hundred yards) onto North Rd. Follow North Rd. for six miles (You will go through one four way stop at the intersection with Route 9). The second stop sign you come to will be at the intersection of North Rd. with Route 231. Take a right on 231 and go 1 1/2 miles. The Equestrian Center will be on top of the hill to your left.

Smiling Hill Farm

The Knight Family
781 County Road, Westbrook
Dairy, Dairy Store/Ice Cream Shop
Smiling Hill Farm is a 500-acre working dairy farm with 50 Registered Holsteins. They produce quality milk which they process at their own bottling plant right on the farm. Milk in old-fashioned glass milk bottles is available. They also produce fresh farm-made ice cream and butter. Artisanal cheese is also crafted at the farm. There will be opportunities to view farm animals, wagon rides, demonstrations and lots of free samples of Maine products at the dairy store. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Rt. 295 - take Exit 5B (Congress St. West) go 5 miles on Rt. 22. From Maine Turnpike Exit 42 (old exit 6), turn left on Payne Rd. go 1 mile, turn left on Rt. 114 north, go 3 miles, turn right on Rt. 22 east, go 1-1/4 miles. From Sanford or Gray, take Rt. 202 into Gorham, take Rt. 114 south for 3 miles, turn left on Rt. 22 east and go 1-1/2 miles.

Sunrise Acres Farm

Sally Merrill
42 Winn Road, Cumberland
Diversified Organic Farm
Located on 155 acres ten miles northwest of Portland, Sunrise Acres Farm specializes in raising purebred polled dorset sheep, polled Hereford cattle and pasture poultry. Rotational grazing and hay-making are major summertime projects as well as the four acre organic garden that supports 125 CSA shareholders and 2 Farmers' Markets. This year an additional hoop house showcases production of over 51 varieties of heirloom tomato plants. Garden tours and pasture walks at half-hour intervals.
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Route 9 south from Cumberland Center, go about 1 mile and turn right at Mobil Station onto Winn Road, 2nd farm on right.

Windy Hill Farm

Ron & Linda Winship, Sr.
River Road, Windham
Dairy Replacement Heifers, Beef, Veg Greenhouse & Farmstand
They raise dairy heifers, beef, vegetables, lots of pumpkins. They have a farm stand, chickens, farm fresh eggs, natural beef which is sold in our market. The farm stand will be open with fresh produce and Maine products. Join us for a learning adventure. They have a unique collection of antique tractors and equipment that will be on display. There will be a petting zoo with pygmy goats, Barbados sheep, chickens and ducks.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
From Exit 48 (old exit 8) on the Maine turnpike go straight through the light - McDonalds will be on your right. From there go 2 miles to Sappi Paper Mill. Keep straight and go about 4 miles. You will come to a golf course - continue about 2 more miles. Farm is on the right. Farm sign out front. From Foster's Corner at the rotary - follow 202 for 5 miles to the traffic light. Take a left at the light onto River Road. Go approx 3 miles. Men's Correctional Center is on the right. The farm is exactly one mile from there on the left.

The Maine
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Penobscot

Ash Hill View Deer Farm

Kenneth & Gladys Swett
Swett Road, Carmel
Red Deer
The Swetts have a herd of over 250 red deer and will offer farm tours showing deer fencing, handling facilities, red deer and red-elk cross deer. They will explain how deer are handled and raised and gladly answer questions.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Starting from the junction of Rt. 2 and Rt. 69, take Rt. 69 west approximately 1/2 mile. Turn left onto the Cook Rd. for approximately 3 miles, at the first four corners take a left onto the Swett Road. Go 1/2 mile to the end of the road.

Mapleshade Farm

Robert, Linda, Raechel & Elizabeth Clewley
248 Corinth Road, Garland
Small Family Farm
This small family farm is home to two American Dairy Goat Association registered herds of dairy goats. The Mapleshade herd of Alpine, purebred Saanen and Recorded Grade goats and the Tumphius herd of purbred Oberhasli are used for milk production, show and replacement animals. The farm also raises chickens, turkeys, lambs, pigs and rabbits. On OFD there will be demonstrations and displays on the many aspects of raising and caring for dairy goats including milking, hoff trimming, and show clipping. There will also be goat milk cheese and goat milk soap demonstrations as well as sampling of goat products. There will be a petting area and educational posters and displays throughout the farm. The farm store will be open. Join us for a farm-fresh experience.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Route 15 in Corinth take Rt. 43 towards Exeter for 1 1/2 miles. Turn right onto Rt. 94 toward Dexter. Go 5 1/2 miles. Farm and sign on right. From Rt. 7 in Dexter take Rt. 94 toward Garland, 1 1/2 miles from Garland center farm and sign will be on the left.

Page Farm & Home Museum

Univ of Maine - Patty Henner Curator
Belgrade Road, U of M, Orono
Museum
The Page Farm and Home Museum is located in the last original agricultural building on the University of Maine campus. The museum houses an ever-growing collection of farm implements and household items. Equipment and vehicles having to do with everything from clearing land to harvesting and storing crops are displayed. Some of the many exhibits include Poultry, Dairy, 4-H and Ice Harvesting. There is a blacksmith shop and a one-room schoolhouse. On Open Farm Day there will be tours of the museum and grounds and field day activities after noon. Activities will include a blacksmithing demonstration, heritage garden tours, ice cream making demo and taste tests, field games for children & adults, spinning demonstration, herbal crafts and an exhibit of one-lungers or hit-or-miss engines. We invite you to bring a picnic lunch. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE.
Open Farm Day Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From I-95, take the Stillwater exit and continue toward Old Town, turning right onto College Avenue. Turn left into the UM campus at the Alfond Hockey Rink, go to Flagstaff Road and turn right. Continue to the Maine Centre for the Arts, go one block and turn left into the parking lot. The big white barn on your left is the Page Farm and Home Museum. From Rt. 2 in Old Town, turn right into the UM campus on Flagstaff Road. Turn left on Belgrade Road, continue to the Maine Centre for the Arts and go one more block, turn left into the parking lot and look for the big white barn.

The Curran Homestead Living History Farm & Museum

The Curran Homestead, Inc.
Fields Pond Road, Orrington
Living History Dairy Farm Museum
This family farm is being restored as a living history farm and museum. It includes a house, barn and related buildings with approximately forty acres overlooking Fields Pond. The Curran family operated a turn-of-the century subsistence farm whose animals, crops, and woodlot provided the family with food, shelter, heat and enough cash to provide the necessities. Open Farm Day will feature an old fashioned country fair atmosphere with small farm animals, children's games and activities, selected demonstrations of farm activities, and plenty of food as visitors tour the facility, listen to a storyteller, hike the areas nature trails, and hear live music.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Bangor, go out Wilson Street to McDonald's and turn right onto Green Point Road. Turn left onto Wiswell Road at the T intersection, go 1.6 miles and turn right onto Fields Pond Road. The farm is about one mile on the right. From Holden and points east, go west on Rt. 1A. Just past Holden Center, turn left onto Copeland Hill Road. Go 1.1 miles and turn right onto Wiswell Road and then seven-tenths of a mile turn left onto Fields Pond Road. Farm is on the right.

Treworgy Family Orchards

Gary & Patty Treworgy
3876 Union Street, Levant
Orchard
This is a diverse small farm growing apples, cut flowers, pumpkins, squash, and corn. They also have a variety of animals including poultry, rabbits, dairy goats, sheep, a miniature donkey, llama and horses. The Eastern Maine Rabbit Breeders Association will set up a display of ten different breeds of rabbits. Some pet rabbits will be for sale. Members will discuss rabbit care, breeding and rabbit shows. Watch a hand spinning demonstration with angora rabbits. There will be hay ride/farms tours of the orchard, pumpkin and corn field along with barn tours. There will be a picnic area.
Open Farm Day Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From I-95 in Bangor take exit 184 (old exit 47) (Union Street). Head west on Rt. 222. Go straight past the Bangor International Airport for 9 miles. They are 2 miles past the Irving Station in Levant village. The farm is at the top of the hill on the left.

Windkist Haven Farm

Peggy & Edward Nevells
158 Lagrange Road, Bradford
Horse Farm
This farm has a 6 stall barn, a small riding ring, and the beginnings of trails around the property. There are four horses, 2 of which are lesson horses. There is an assortment of other animals: dogs, cats, chickens and sheep. At 9:00 am there will be a farrier demonstrating trimming horses hooves and answering quetions; at 12:30 pm an equine massage therapist will be demonstrating equine massage and answering questions; and between 2:00 and 3:00 pm there will be a veterinarian discussing general care of horses and answering questions. The Bradford Buckskins 4-H group will have horse related crafts for sale throughout the day.
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From the Bradford Store in Bradford go 3 1/2 miles on Route 11 (toward Milo), turn right onto the Lagrange Road, go 1/2 mile, the farm is on the left. Mailbox number is 158.

Kennebec and
Moose River
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Kennebec

Crown Point Farm

Tony & Beth Tuttle
576 China Road, Albion
Red Deer Farm
The farm consists of seven acres behind high fencing which allows free ranging of their 50 farm animals. This is prime velvet antler season for you to enjoy the spectacular beauty of these majestic animals. They are not a "petting" animal but certainly enjoy your hand held treats. There will be free farm tours, an educational video display and recipes. On OFD there will be 'venison tasting'; country craft cupboard; picture opportunities; and USDA venison.
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
From China Village take Route 202/9/137 towards Albion. The farm is 2.6 miles on the right hand side of the road. It is one hour from Bangor, 30minutes from Augusta, Waterville and Belfast areas.

Fieldstone Gardens, Inc.

Maetta, Carleton & Steven Jones
55 Quaker Lane, Vassalboro
Perennial Plant Nursery and Tree Farm
Fieldstone Gardens is a fourth generation 220 acre farm and was the 1996 Maine Outstanding Tree Farm and 1996 Outstanding Tree Farm of the Northeast. Visit the perennial plant nursery and tree farm. Stroll through 10 acres viewing over 1,000 varieties of hardy Maine grown perennials. There are extensive display gardens featuring perennial borders, shade gardens and specimen trees and shrubs. There will be tours of the perennial plant nursery and tree farm at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The tree farm tour will show timber stand improvements using thinning and pruning operations. Also, visit a 3-acre man made woodland pond and a developed maple grove (sugar bush). Special activities will include how and why forest trees are pruned; importance of weeding and thinning timber stands; how to select and develop a wildlife pond; discussion of the development of a sugar bush; building a compost pile; and effective utilization of mulches. Perennial plant discussions will include observing perennials that blossom in midsummer and effective use of shade plants. On the web at: www.FieldstoneGardens.com
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
From Augusta: Follow Rt. 201 north, 10 miles from the east side rotary look for D.O.T. sign marking a right turn. Follow the signs from there. From Waterville: Follow Rt. 201 south almost 8 miles from the Waterville/Winslow bridge. Look for D.O.T. sign marking a left turn. Follow signs to the farm.

Friend's Folly Farm

Marcia Marron & S. Pogorelc
319 Norris Hill Road, Monmouth
Angora Goats, Fiber Processing & Spinning Mill
They raise white and colored Angora goats for fiber, breeding stock, and pelts. The mill processes other farmers' fiber, alpaca, llama, sheeps' wool, and angora for hand spinners, felters and yarn for knitters and weavers. There will be fiber preparation and spinning demonstrations. Goat handling, management, and hoof trimming demonstrations. Felt making activities for children.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Winthrop take Route 202 South, turn left onto Blue Road, go 1 mile. At stop sign take left onto Norris Hill Road, 1/4 mile farm is on the left. From Lewiston take Route 202 North, turn right onto Blue Road, go 1 mile. At stop sign take left onto Norris Hill Road, go 1/4 mile, farm is on the left.

Hart-to-Hart Farm

Linda & Doug Hartkopf
Hussey Road, Albion
Organic Dairy
This is a 200 acre Certified Organic dairy nestled in the rolling hills of Albion. The farm consists of 70 Holstein and Jersey cows, greenhouse for young stock, stocked farm pond and rotational grazing areas for cows and poultry. Wk althrough our "Pizza Garden" and other gardens used for our camp programs. Spend the day exploring the ins and outs of sustainable farming and sampling our Farmstead Cheese. Participate with your children in making cheese and other agricultural activities at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. There will be a petting area on hand filled with farm animals. Farmstead Cheese and other farm products will be for sale.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Head north on Rt. 202 & 9 through Albion. Diagonally across from True Value Hardware (H. L. Keay) is the Hussey Road. Turn right onto Hussey Road, go 2 1/2 miles. Farm is located on left side of road. Look for Duck Pond Lane and signs.

Maple Lane Farm

William, Robbi, Alexandra and Camrin Portela
36 Greeley Road, Windsor
Diversified Farm, Gift Shop, Rural Photography
The Portela's raise draft horses, Belted Galloway cows, milking Jersey cows, sheep, and Aracauna chickens. They also have a small orchard, pottery and gift shop. Observation of brooding baby chickens. Antique farm equipment, wind/solar technologies will be discussed along with pasture management and rotational grazing. There will be pottery garden tours, livestock feeding, and a petting zoo. Feltmaking and farm animal coloring for children.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Rt. 105 between Windsor and Somerville, 2 miles east of Rt. 32 and Hussey's General Store. 12 miles east of eastside traffic circle. Take 32 south from Rt. 3. Take 32 north from Rt. 17, take 105 east from eastside traffic circle in Augusta.

Snafu Acres

R. Ivan & Nancy Smith
259 Tillson Road, Monmouth
Diversified Dairy Farm
This is a diversified dairy farm utilizing rotational grazing pasture management. They milk 45 Jersey and Holstein cows. At the farmhouse they raise their own calves for future milk cows and as natural grass-fed veal, beef, and natural pork. In addition they raise natural pastured poultry and eggs. Farm products will be available for purchase. Visitors are welcome to tour the calf raising facility and the pastured poultry area. Visitors will be able to participate in butter making. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
From downtown Monmouth take Route 135 east 2.7 miles. Turn right on the Tillson Road. The farmhouse is one half mile up the road on the right.

Spruce Ledge Deer Farm & Venison Market

Simone & Franklin Kramer
2455 West River Road, Sidney
Red Deer
We have about 90 hinds and stags, and 25 fawns on the farm. Some of them will eat right out of your hand (we provide the bread). You will learn about deer, how to raise and care for them, and all the fun and interesting things deer do. Our venison market will be open and you can sample some meat. In addition to venison, we sell fencing, cedar posts, hayracks and related deer farming equipment. We look forward to visiting with you.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Rt. 104 between Waterville and Augusta. South from Waterville - 10 miles - farm is on the left. North from Augusta - 7 miles - farm is on the right. From I-95, exit 120 (old exit 32), East on Lyon Road to Rt. 104 (1/2 mile), turn right on Rt. 104, 3 miles to the farm.

Somerset

Blackwell Hill Nursery

Carol & Peter Vigneault
265 Blackwell Hill Road, Madison
Nursery-Greenhouse
The nursery is situated in a quiet, country setting with several display gardens featuring perennials and rustic cedar arbors and a gazebo to stroll through. There are two acres of row out gardens with mulch being used for weed control. There is a greenhouse with a drip irrigation system, a small store offering gardening tools, gifts and dried flowers as well as a small cutting garden where people can purchase and cut their own personal bouquets. They will offer help with how to plant and care for the plants in your gardens. They will also discuss insect identification and how to deal with them.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
From Madison, travel east on Route 148, turn left on to Blackwell Hill Road. From Skowhegan head north on Route 201, turn left onto Route 148 West, then right o to Blackwell Hill Road. The nursery is 1 2/10 miles on the right.

Good Will Farm/L. C. Bates Museum

Good Will Home Association
Route 201, Hinckley
Dairy Farm, Farm Stand, Museum
The Good Will Farm owns and manages a herd of 30 milking cows. The Farm is home to other animals as well, including pigs and goats. Corn and other vegetables and fruits are grown and sold at the farm stand. Hayrides will be offered between the Farm, farm stand, and L.C. Bates Museum. The Museum will offer a guided tour of early farm tools and equipment plus hands-on activities for children and families.
Open Farm Day Hours: 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.
From I-95 Exit 133 (old exit 36) head north on Rt. 201. Go approximately 5.5 miles to the Hinckley campus. Entrance to the Farm is from the Green Road, bear right onto Price Road.

Oak Ridge Farm

Roger & Deborah Poulin
109 West Front Street, Skowhegan
Icelandic Sheep Farm
Icelandic breeding stock and spring lambs will be on display along with educational material and someone to answer questions. Farm products for sale will include Icelandic fleece, roving and lopi yarn in white, brown, gray and black. Knitted, felted and woven finished products will be for sale.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Located on Route 2, 1/2 mile west of the Skowhegan bridges. They are between the Dexter Shoe Outlet and Kyes Motel.

Stony Knolls Farm

Ken & Janice Spaulding
49 Maple Lane, Saint Albans
Goat Farm
This 14 acre farm is set in a beautiful wooded area in Saint Albans. They raise fullblood South African Boer Goat and registered White Angora Goats. They also have several percentage Boers which are Boer Angora crosses. There will be instruction in choosing meat goats based on confirmation and structure. There will also be information on fiber (mohair), skirting, washing and picking. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From the center of Hartland take Commercial Street 7/10 mile to Pond Road. Turn left on Pond Road and continue 7/10 mile to Maple Lane. Turn left on Maple Lane. The farm is 2/10 mile down on the right.

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Androscoggin

Caldwell Farms

Ralph, Sandra, Lawrence & Hilda Caldwell
313 North Parish Road, Turner
Diversifed Organic Dairy Farm
This is an organic dairy farm with 150 milkers. They also have a 140 head organic and natural beef herd. They will be serving samples of the beef. They will share the history of the Caldwell farm from conventional to organic. There will be discussions of care and feeding of organic beef. The farmers market trailer will be open. There will be young stock throughout the barns, horses in the pasture and flower gardens to stroll through.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Route 4 - take Route 117 North and follow it through Turner Center. The farm is 1 1/2 miles up on the right from Turner Center. There is a sign at the foot of the hill and the barn is on top of the hill.

Nezinscot Farm

Gloria & Gregg Varney
Route 117, Turner
Diversified Organic Dairy, Sheep,Goat, Vege & Farm Store
This is a sustainable and diverse organic farm. We offer a wide variety of organic products along with our own beef, veal, lamb, pork, chicken, and free range turkeys. We have a herd of 100 dairy cows which produce organic milk for Stonyfield yogurt and organic Valley Co-op as well as milk from a small herd of dairy goats which goes primarily into our cheeses. Bring the family by to visit the animals, sample our cheeses and meats, tour through the gardens, have lunch or tea in our tea house. Felting and spinning demonstrations will take place throughout the day. Garlic harvesting and tastings will be taking place throughout the day. Come participate in the harvest, tasting, and family fun.
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
From Rt. 4 take Rt. 117 North - 1 mile on left and right. White barn with red face. Farm sign on the left. Midway between Turner Center and Turner Village.

Norlands Living History Center

290 Norlands Road, Livermore
Historic Farm of the late 1800's
Norlands is a 445 acre living history site, open year-round, which uses its land and six historic buildings to re-create 19th century rural Maine for visitors of all ages. It is Maine's only year-round working history farm, with oxen, horses, cows, sheep, pigs and poultry, crops and seasonal activities. The costumed staff will delight visitors at the farm and the farmer's cottage with their stories and will also give wagon rides. The farm tour does not include the other buildings on the site. Both the barn and farmer's cottage will have much to teach visitors who will readily understand the difference in farming in the late 19th century when they are shown the old-time equipment used by both farmer and wife. Role playing staff will talk to visitors about farm life in the period. There will be wagon rides (for a small fee) with the farm horses and you will be offered lemonade and cookies in the farmer's cottage. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Lewiston and Auburn: Take Route 4 north; turn right onto Route 108; look for the Norlands sign; go left on Norlands Rd. From Augusta (one half hour): Take Route 202 west to Winthrop; then take Route 133 North to Wayne; turn left on Route 219 and right on Route 108; drive three miles to Norlands Road and turn right.

Sunnyside Gardens

Edith & Joel Ellis
500 North Parish Road, Turner
Perennial Nursery
The nursery offers over 900 varieties of perennials and complementary shrubs for sale, many of which are found displayed in the English style border gardens on the grounds of this c. 1820 farmhouse. A tour of the gardens will be at 1:00 pm, discussing plant placement, choice and culture. Meet in front of the house. The owner will be on hand all day to answer questions about specific plants and their requirements. Cookies and ice tea will be served.
Open Farm Day Hours: NOON - 5:00 p.m.
From Rt. 4, take Rt. 117 through Turner Center. Continue on Rt. 117 for 2.3 miles. Farm on left. Or follow DOT signs from Rt. 4.

Franklin

Shady Lane Farm

Michael, Martin & Becky Lane
108 Brahmer Road, New Vineyard
Dairy
This farm has a dairy milking facility with 45 cows and 80 head of young stock. They also raise horn Dorset sheep and Yorkshire hogs. They also produce maple syrup. You can tour the dairy barn and hog barn; see the poultry; and see the petting zoo known as Lane's Barnyard Friends. There will be wagon rides with Belgian horses. There will be demonstrations of boiling maple syrup.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Rt. 27 in New Vineyard take Rt. 234 towards N. Anson. Go about 2.5 miles, take first right (dirt road). The farm is in about 1/2 mile. From N. Anson take Rt. 234 towards New Vineyard about 8 or 9 miles (it will be the fifth left hand turn) Watch for the signs.

Tullibardine Farm, LLP

Jack & Susan Murray
Starks Road, New Sharon
Livestock, Forage, Farm Store and Kennels
This is a small diversified family farm with 22 acres of improved pasture and hayfields, 1 acre of mixed vegetables available for sale through the farm store, and a 40 acre woodlot. It is also home to two minor breeds of draft animals: Norwegian Fjord horses and Chinook sled dogs. There will be educational displays on modern pasture management practices, and working small acreage farms with draft animals.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Route 2 in New Sharon, go north on Route 134 (Starks Road) 4 miles, farm is on the left.

Whitehill Farm

Michael & Amy LeBlanc
357 McCrillis Corner Road, East Wilton
Diversified Certified Organic, Heirloom Vegetables and Herbs
Whitehill Farm is 100 acres: 15 in hay, 5 in gardens and pasture, and 80 in woods. There are 60 raised beds, crops grown under cover, and gardens planted to vegetables, herbs, and everlasting flowers. There will be garden tours all day, showing organic and intensive techniques, vegetable trials, mulching, rotation, and cover crops. Composting, food dehydrating, root cellaring, seed saving, and season extension handouts available. Our small Kitchen Garden Store, where you can sample and purchase produce, organic vinegars, pesto, garlic and herb mixes will be open all day. Please come pat our pet donkeys ! Sun tea and lemonade available all day !
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Rt. 2 (at Franklin Memorial Hospital), south on 133, 1-1/2 miles to first four corners. Left on McCrillis Corner Road and up hill 1/2 mile. House is on the right across from white farm house.

Oxford County

A Wrinkle in Thyme Farm

Mary Ann Haxton & Marty Elkin
106 Black Mountain Road, Sumner
Diversified
This is a 30 acre diversified farm. They are working a Belgian draft horse to harvest firewood and haul sap for maple sugaring. They have laying hens year round and raise cornish-cross broiler chickens during the summers. They rotational graze sheep, goat, horse and chickens. They have a Cotswold sheep for stronger fibers for weaving. They are breeding Romney cross ewes to improve wool quality. The wool is used for homespun yarn. There will be farm tours with discussion of the traditional joinery timber farm barn, pastured poultry, rotational grazing to improve pasture quality, and growing towards sustainable living on a small farm using organic methods. There will be felting demonstrations. The farm store will be open.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Route 26 go east on Route 219 approximately 7 miles. Turn left at Litchfield General Store. Less than 2 miles the road turns left, then bear left after 1/4 mile onto Black Mountain Road. Farm is 1 mile on the left. From Route 4 in Turner turn west onto 117 to Buckfield (9 miles). Turn right after Tilton's Store, cross bridge and right onto Route 140. North on 140 - 5 miles to "T". Turn left on Route 219. Go 5 miles to Litchfield General Store. Turn right and follow directions above.

Carter's Farm

Anne & David Carter
Route 26, Oxford
Vegetable , Farm Market and Cross Country Ski
There will be balloons and games for the kids. The Carters will show and explain to the public how to extend the season with row covers; also how to grow vegetables without using pesticides by cultivating, hoeing, etc. There will be free refreshments. Visitors may hike or bike on the cross country ski trails. Rentals of canoes and kayaks will be available to use in the nearby river. There will also be a surprise presentation.
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Rt. 26 in Oxford (Welchville) 200 yards south of Junction 121 and 26. From South Paris, 6 miles south on Rt. 26.

Hedgehog Hill Farm

Mark Silber
Bonney Rd/Hedgehog Hill Rd, East Sumner
Diversified Organic Herb & Flower Farm
The gardens include designed herb, annual and perennial beds as well as acres of production plants. There is a shop filled with products made from their own harvests and a small library. Greenhouses are filled with popular and unusual plants. At 2 o'clock there will be a tour of the garden and a lecture on herbs or everlastings. For more information check the website at www.HedgehogHillFarm.com
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
From S. Paris or Lewiston/Auburn take Rt. 117 to Buckfield. Signs in Buckfield, by bridge and church for Hedgehog Hill Farm. From Augusta, take Rt. 202 to Winthrop; Rt. 133 to Wayne; Rt. 219 to E. Sumner; sign for Hedgehog Hill Farm in E. Sumner, opposite the church.

Morrill Farm

Larry & Pat Perron
85 Morrill Road, Sumner
Diversified Organic
There are 217 acres on the Morrill Farm situated in the Western foothills of Maine. There are many miles of nature trails which the Nezinscot River flows through. The Perron's do farming as it was done in the past. Poultry, beef, chicken and hogs are raised on the farm. You will see butter making, spinning, weaving and tours of the barn with horse drawn equipment. There will be picnic areas set up for those who wish to bring a lunch. Come and enjoy the view and nature trails.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Auburn, take Rt. 4 to N. Turner, take a left on Rt. 117 to Buckfield, take a right on Rt. 140 to E. Sumner, take a left on Rt. 219 to Roll-in Variety Store, turn right on Greenwood Rd. go 1 mile to Morrill Rd. (left). From S. Paris, take Rt. 26 north and go right on Rt. 219 in W. Paris. Go 8 miles to Roll-in Variety Store and go straight onto Greenwood Rd., 1 mile to Morrill Rd. (Follow Morrill Farm B&B signs).

Mountain Brook Farm

Dan & Cindy Mingle
219 Streaked Mountain Road, South Paris
Alpaca
Visit over 30 exotic alpacas at this family farm in the shadow of Streaked Mountain. Alpacas, native to South America, are smaller cousins of the llamas and boast a very fine, luxurious fiber. They are gentle, curious and come in a beautiful array of colors. Frolicking babies, yearlings and adults are anxious to meet you! There will be a display area of end products and demonstrations of processing alpaca fiber, including carding, spinning, knitting, weaving, and children's crafts.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Turner take Rt. 117 west to the center of Buckfield. Continue on Rt. 117 and go for approx. 5.5 miles. Look for the intersection with Lovejoy Road to the right and Streaked Mt. to the left. Take that left and follow for one mile to the gray farm on the right. From South Paris center, take Rt. 117 east for approx. 6 miles to intersection with Lovejoy Rd. to the left and Streaked Mt. to the right. Take the right and follow for one mile to grey farm on right.

Pooh Corner Farm

Carole & Richard Duplessis
Bog Road, Mason Twp.
Diversified Farm with Greenhouses
This is a 10,000 sq. ft. production greenhouses with cut flowers, perennials, and pumpkins as field crops. There will be ongoing, behind the scenes, greenhouse tours. There will be a presentation on floral design at 2:00 p.m. There will be animals to pet and refreshments will be available. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Take Rt. 2 west from Bethel to DOT sign for farm, take a left onto the Bog Road. Farm is about 2.5 miles down the road. Look for greenhouses.

Stoneheart Farm

John & Doreen Simmons
285 Streaked Mountaian Road, South Paris
Sheep
Stoneheart Farm raises Columbia sheep for breeding stock, wool and meat. Tess, their working border collie will give you an enthusiastic welcome. Columbia sheep are a true all-American breed. Their fiber is excellent for spinning and knitting. There will be demonstrations of spinning, carding and knitting. There will also be border collie demonstrations at 11 am and 1 pm. Information on sheep productions and management will be available. Wool products, yarn and frozen lamb will be available for sale.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Route 4, take Route 117 south and go approximatley 11.3 miles then turn left onto Streaked Mountain Road. The farm is 1.3 miles on the right.

Troika Drafts & The Shoeing Shop

Vicki Schmidt & Frank Walker
955 Buckfield Road, Hebron
Working Draft Horse Farm
Troika Drafts is New England's only full service draft horse facility. Training and lessons are provided for working and show drafts. The farm also hosts an on-site farrier shop, as well as carriage, equipment and harness shops. Though drafts and lights of all breeds are welcome, the farm specializes in Shires. Spring foals to retired drafts, many near 30 years old, are available for patting! There will be informational displays on shoeing techniques, types of shoes and their uses. Short workshops on caring for drafts and demos of their versatility on modern farms of today will also be given. The Shire stallion, Sassy Supreme Prince William, a 2004 Maine Dressage Society Champion, will also be on hand for a dressage exhibition. Shoeing and harnessing demos will be scheduled and tours of the woodlot and hayfield oprations will be provided, weather permitting. Refreshments and rest rooms available on site.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Auburn take Monot Ave to Rt 229, follow to West Minot. From Mechanic Falls take Rt 124 to West Minot. From West Minot Village take Rt 124 to East Hebron. The farm is 2 1/2 miles past Hebron Pines Campground. From Rt 4 in Turner take Rt 117 toward Buckfield. Take Rt 124 off Rt 117. Troika Drafts is 2 1/2 miles past Roundabout Farm Perennials.

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Agricola Farms

Mark Hedrich & Linda Rose
Route 17, Union
Diversified
This is a 117-acre sheep, hay, flower and vegetable farm using intensive rotational grazing pasture management, floating row covers and greenhouses for seedlings and early tomato production. More than 300 varieties of vegetables are grown on 9 acres, including many heirloom types. The farm's flowers and vegetables are sold at the farmstand and at farmers' markets in Camden and Rockland. Learn about our 45-family Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Demonstrations of spinning and weaving fiber; wool and cashmere. Medomak Valley High School Heirloom Seed Project members will discuss heirloom vegetables and seed saving. Come visit the lambs, goats, mini donkey and ponies. View the landmark 3-story barn, greenhouses and gardens, children's exhibits and scenic pastures overlooking historic Round Pond while you sample farm-made treats.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Corner of Rt. 17 and Clarry Hill Rd. 1 mile west of Union Village on Rt. 17; 12 miles west of Camden, 26 miles east of Augusta.

Black Locust Farm

Lance & Yvonne Taylor
15 Old County Road, Washington
Cashmere Goat
Black Locust Farm has close to 100 cashmere goats that range over 60 acres of fields and woods. The goats keep the pasture free of weeds and brush for the horses and they produce one of the softest fibers in the world. The farm also has horses, geese, and one American Guinea Hog (a small black pig). If there is interest, there will be demonstrations of packing with goats. The Taylors will also discuss the cashmere fiber, how to assess its quality, how to harvest it and what the current market is like. They will have cashmere batt & yarn for sale.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Rt. 17 take Rt. 220N through the village of Washington, go 3-1/2 miles , turn left onto Old County Road which after 1/4 mile veers off towards the left and becomes a dirt road. Go 1/4 mile on dirt section. The farm is the second place on the right. From Rt. 3 go about 6 miles south on Rt. 220, at first four way intersection turn right onto Old County Road..

Brae Maple Farm

Andrea & Allan Smith
233 North Union Road, Union
Diversified Organic
Walk through the MOFGA certified organic vegetable, herb and dry flower gardens. The Master Gardener's vegetable demonstration garden, period garden, and new this year, medicine wheel will be on display also. Enjoy pastoral views from our historic 1781 farmstead and visit with Scotch Highland cattle, sheep, and miniature, standard and mammoth donkeys. Master Gardeners will be giving 30 minutes talks throughout the day on a variety of topics including composting, irrigation and making twig fences. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions. Beekeepers Jean and Richard Vose will be available to anwser beekeeping questions. Wool spinning demonstrations ongoing. Herbal refreshment with recipes.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Union going west on Rt. 17, take first right after John Deere tractors onto North Union Road. Go 1/4 mile - first farm on the right. Look for signs.

Crooked Creek Farm

Jim & Judy Bradley
404 Jefferson Road, Washington
Boer Meat Goats
A small family farm where they raise a herd of up to thirty boer goats, among them are South African Fullbloods, American Purebreds, Lower Percentage and meat goats. They keep a few barred rock laying hens and a dairy goat for their own use. They have a hayfield which helps to support the animals. They will do a demonstration of hoof trimming, feeding and general care of the goats. There will be a discussion led by Rose Martikki that will include worming and basic vaccinations. A table will be st up to show Sunny Ridge Farm goat soap and ingredients, molds, etc that are used to make it. Children will be allowed to pet some of the young goats. There will be samples of ice cream made of goat milk.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Route 1 take Route 220N (across from Moody's Diner in Waldoboro). Approximatley 10 miles, take a left on Route 126. About 2 miles - Crooked Creek farm is on the left. From Route 17, go south on Route 220 to next right onto Route 126.

Merryspring Horticultural Nature Park

Kerry Hardy, Director
Conway Road, Camden
Nature Park
This is a 66 acre nature park devoted to the study of horticulture and nature. We maintain many theme gardens, a ten acre arboretum of native trees and shrubs and over 4 miles of hiking trails. Our educational activities include self-guided arboretum tours, hiking and other activities.
Open Farm Day Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
From the south and west, take Route 90 off Route 1 in Warren. This will rejoin Route 1 in Rockport, at which point you turn left and proceed northerly for about 1 mile. Conway Road will be a sharp left at the top of a hill, just in front of the Subway Restaurant. From the north, take Route 1 through the town of Camden. From the center of town,it's about 6/10 of a mile to Conway Road on your right.

Seabreeze Farm

Brian & Bonnie Robinson
414 Cushing Road, Friendship
Diversified
The farm raises ADGA Registered Saanen dairy goats, pigs, rare breed Royal Palm Turkeys, Royen Dicks, Toulouse Geese, Araucana (Blue Egg) Chickens, Old English bantams and rabbits, herbs, vegetables and fruits. The farm stand will be open and there will be animals to view and pet. There will be a small farm museum of old farming tools set up in the greenhouse. AT 11:00 a.m. the duo Oren & Michele, regular performers at the Portland Children's Museum, will give an interactive show for children (and parents). At 2:00 p.m. Oren R. Robinson Concert - folk music. Brian and Bonnie will be glad to answer any questions on small scale farming. Free snacks, coffee and punch will be provided.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
On Route 97 (Cushing Road) 2 miles from Friendship Village.

Spruce Mountain Blueberries

Molly Sholes
Mount Pleasant Street, West Rockport
Blueberry Farm
Spruce Mountain Blueberries grows wild Maine blueberries, sells some fresh-pack, freezes some for the 6 blueberry products they make in the kitchen, and sells some to blueberry processors. There will be tours of the blueberry fields, winnowing equipment and farm kitchen. U-pick if any berries are ripe. There will also be explanations of fresh-pack techniques and how Spruce Mountain Blueberry chutney is made.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From the light at the intersection of Rt. 17 & 90 proceed on Rt. 17 towards Augusta. Take 1st left (about 1 block up from stoplight) onto Mt. Pleasant St. Bear right, road goes up and turns to dirt. Two miles from traffic light road makes right angle turn to right, farm is yellow cape in the turn.

Lincoln County

Beau Chemin Farm

Wayne and Jo Ann Myers
1749 Finntown Road, Waldoboro
Preservation Farm
This is a preservation farm focusing on 17th and 18th C livestock and plants. They are MOFGA certified for all their plants, hay and laying hens. All other livestock are raised using organic principles but are not certified. The vegetables and flowers are production raised for market sale. They are transitioning to heritage varieties. The heritage breeds of livestock are Old North Atlantic breeds of sheep including Soay sheep, Shetland sheep, Silver Dorking, Dominique, Light Brahma and Speckled Sussex chickens. They also have Jersey cattle, including an ox in training, donkeys, and cashmere goats. They also have a collection of antique spinning wheels, including an unusual walking wheel and can talk about them with visitors.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Moody's Restaurant in Waldoboro, proceed north on Rte 1 approximately 4 miles. Watch for Finntown Road sign on right hand side of the road. (You will have passed the "entering Warren" sign.) Take the right onto Finntown Road, proceed 3 1/2 miles. Farm is on top of the hill. There is a farm sign. Barns are on the right hand side, house is on the left. From the intersection of Rte 90 and Rte 1 in Warren, proceed south on Rte 1approximately 1 mile. Watch for Finntown Road sign on the left hand side of the road. Note that the Maine Gazetteer shows Finntown Road as Martin Road.

County Fair Farm

Andy & Sue Williamson
Route 32, Jefferson
Apple Orchard, Vegetables, Sweet Corn and Farm Stand
Come see the fields, barns, apple orchard, and pondside vegetable stand. There will be walking tours and wagon rides, too. Be sure to visit the sows, piglets and other baby farm animals. The farm stand will be open with fresh produce, Maine products and lots of information. Lots of fun for everyone.
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
On Rt. 32, halfway between junctions of 32 and Rt. 17 (to the north) and the junction of 32 and Rt. 126 (to the south).

Dyer's Valley Farm

The Russell Family 21 Holstein Lane, Newcastle
Dairy
This 400 cow dairy farm milks 200 Holsteins twice a day. A new milking barn was added in 1995. They will offer basic information on dairy farming, milking and raising calves. There will be barn tours, hayrides and samples of dairy foods.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Damariscotta take Rt. 215 to Rt. 194 farm is on the right 1/2 mile off Rt. 194 on Holstein Lane. From Augusta take Rt. 194 farm is approx. 25 miles on the left. From Rt. 1, turn on to Sheepscot Road at O. W. Holmes - travel to North Newcastle Rd. at stop sign turn right onto Rt. 194 farm is on the left.

Goranson Farm

Rob Johanson & Jan Goranson
250 River Road, Dresden
Diversified Vegetable
We are primarily an organic vegetable farm with a farm market and a Community Supported Agriculture program in which 200 families participate. We also grow organic strawberries, field grown mums, cut flowers and dried flowers. We have 6 greenhouses with greenhouse tomatoes, flowers and herb seedlings. On the farm we also raise chickens and pigs. There will be tractor/wagon ride tours every hour. Vegetables and berries in season, our own maple syrup and locally made baked goods will be for sale.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
1 mile south of Junction of Rt. 197 & Rt. 128 in Dresden, or take Rt. 27 from Gardiner or Wiscasset, turn onto Rt. 128. Head south 4 miles, cross Rt. 197 staying on Rt. 128 go 1 mile. It is the first farm on the left.

Morris Farm Trust

156 Gardiner Road, Rt 27N, Wiscasset
Organic Dairy, Vegetables, & Raspberries, Free-range Poultry
The Morris Farm is a non-profit educational farm that is situated on 60 acres mostly comprised of pasture land. The farm is home to a small organic dairy herd, laying hens, pigs, organically managed, 1/2 acre, you-pick raspberry patch, organic vegetable garden, and young apple orchard. The farm also hosts educational programs throughout the year for children and adults. There will be farm tours throughout the day, please call for specific times. Evening milking is at 4:00 p.m. Try milking a cow and also watch the machine milking.
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From the North, take Route 1 South to Wiscasset, turn right onto Route 27N towards Augusta. The farm is 3/4 mile down the road on the left, right next to the Primary School. From the South, take Route 1 North to Wiscasset, turn left onto Route 27N, follow directions above.

NEWAIM Farm Alpacas

Albert Maloney and Nancy Williams
13 Robinson Road, Waldoboro
Alpaca Farm
The farm raises breeding stock as well as pet-quality alpaca. They sell yarn from their own animals and knitted product. There will be spinning demonstrations on contemporary spinning wheels. Weather permitting they will have spinning on a great (or walking) wheel. Drop spindle spinning will also be demonstrated. Visitors can try a drop spindle.
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Route 1 in Waldoboro go north on Route 220 for 5.5 miles and watch for the signs. From Route 17 in Washington go south on Route 220 for 4.8 miles watch for signs.

UNCAS Farns

Rebecca Haines
98 Townhouse Road, Whitefield
Vegetable and Berry Farm
This is a small family farm located on 180 acres in the Sheepscot Valley. They produce maple syrup, hay, strawberries, raspberries, a variety of vegetables and apples. The farm also includes 50 acres of managed woodland. The farm store offers natural and organic foods and fresh produce. They offer locally produced products, fresh breads, a CSA and pre-order buying group as well as local meats, eggs and cheeses. There will be self-guided tours of the farm and vegetable gardens. There will be hay rides with tours of the maple sugar bush, apple orchard, and Sheepscot River. There will be free samples of local products and information on local food producers. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the day!
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Route 126 take Townhouse Road, farm is 1/4 mile on the left.

Village Farm Alpacas

Terence and Bonnie Callery
99 Old Route 1, Waldoboro
Alpaca Farm
This is a 22 acre, 1840 farm with 18 alpacas. Come meet these intelligent, beautiful creatures. There will be Alpaca husbandry and investment talks, and fiber processing demonstrations. There will be Alpaca fleece and apparel for sale.
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
From Route 1 in Waldoboro at Moody's Diner, turn onto Route 220 South (at the light) (Main Street). Go 1/4 mile, take 1st left onto Old Route 1. The farm is the 6th house on the rigt at the top of the hill. #99 - green house with black shutters.

Windsong Herbs & Gardens

Elizabeth & Jeffrey Kellett
26 Windsong Way, Walpole
Diversifed Organic Herb
The farm has a 40' greenhouse, 20 raised garden beds for growing stock, display plants and 'pick-your-own' herbs and flowers. They sell organically certified seedlings and plants as well as fresh and dried herbs and flowers, wreaths, arrangements, oils, vinegars and a few specialty veggies. Walk through the gardens to 'pick-your-own' herbs & flowers. View displays of edible herbs and flowers, herbal vinegars, oils and teas. Complimentary iced herbal teas and herbal refreshments. Recipes will be available.
Open Farm Day Hours: noon - 4:00 p.m.
From Damariscotta, take Rt. 129/Rt 130. Right on Rt. 129 towards South Bristol. Go 5 miles then left on Harrington Road. Farm is 1/4 mile on left.

Sagadahoc County

Chase Tavern Farm

Academy Road, Bowdoin
Alpacas
Chase Tavern Farm is Maine's largest alpaca farm with over 100 alpacas, including Huacaya & Suri. A full-time family farm, Chase Tavern Farm offers alpacas and their related products including rovings, handspun yarns and hand-made alpaca or alpaca/blend items. Breeding stock as well as pet-quality alpacas on display. Nationally recognized farm in the industry. We welcome you and your family. Come enjoy the day with ALPACAS !
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From I-295 take Exit 43 (old exit 26). Go west on Rt. 197, at Libby Tozier Elementary School turn left (Litchfield Corners), 1 mile south on dirt road. From Sabattus, Rt. 197 East to Libby Tozier Elementary School, turn right, 1 mile south on dirt road.

Colonial Thyme Alpacas

Wendy & Blake Eaton
33 Webber Road, Georgetown
Alpaca Farm
This is a small alpaca breeding farm that specializes in breeding high quality alpacas of color. It is currently home to five alpacas ranging in age and color. The goals of the farm are to produce champion alpacas with supreme fiber as well as to educate the public about these amazing creatures and what they give to the human who love them. There will be talks about where alpacas come from, how they live and how their fiber goes from the animal to a garment or other product. There will be a spinning demo, childen's activities and alpaca products for sale.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Traveling north on Route 1, cross the brige from Bath into Woolwich. Take an immediate right after the bridge. Travel 5 miles on Route 127 South. Take a left onto Robinhood Road. Travel 1 mile and take a left onto Webber Road. The farm is the second house on the right.

Flying Changes Center for Therapeutic Riding

Barbara Doughty
Route 201, Topsham
Therapeutic Riding Facility
FCC provides equine facilitated therapy to special needs/at risk children and adults. Programs include riding, carriage driving, and recreational vaulting, and are designed to meet the needs of physical, emotional, or developmental challenges. Also offered is a summer horsemanship day camp and a youth community service program. There will be riding/driving/vaulting demonstrations; video presentations; and grooming and tacking demonstrations. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
Open Farm Day Hours: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From the Topsham intersection of Rt. 201 and Rt. 196, go north on Rt. 201 toward Richmond. Center is approximately 3 miles from intersection on right.

Waldo County

The Heirloom Garden of Maine

Sandy George & Diana George Chapin
512 North Ridge Road, Montville
Diversified family farm with greenhouse and plant nursery
Set on a 19th centry farmstead originally owned by a Revolutionary War soldier, The Heirloom Garden of Maine features hundreds of old-fashioned varieties of plants that were common in Colonial and Victorian American gardens. Display gardens feature flowering perennials and annuals, as well as vegetables and herbs. A farm store features specialty products exclusively from Maine. They will offer an heirloom vegetable tasting, allowing visitors to sample a variety of tasty and unusual succulent vegetables. They will be on hand to discuss seed saving and historic landscape design techniques.
Open Farm Day Hours: 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.
From Route 3 in Montville, approximaltey 5 miles east of Lake St Goerge, follow the green and white DOT signs directing you to North Ridge Road, north of Route 3. The farm is 2 1/2 miles in on North Ridge Road.

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Blueberry Hill Farm

Kevin & Darlene Ham
off Foxes Ridge Road, Acton
Pick-Your-Own Highbush Blueberries
Recent research shows that blueberries have a high concentration of antioxidants believed to fight cancer and heart disease. Learn this and other health benefits of blueberries. Free coffee and a variety of blueberry goodies to try. Free recipes, too.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Located 5 miles off Rt. 202 just over the Lebanon town line in Acton, Maine. Look for their signs on Rt. 202 and at the end of their road.

Chick Farm

Rick & Marilyn Stanley
19 Waldo Way, Wells
Diversified Organic Farm
This is a small-scale diversified family farm producing certified organic vegetables, cut flowers, free-range eggs, and meat rabbits. They also board horses and sell firewood from the 160 acre woodlot. There will be garden tours with explanations of organic crop production, visits to the henhouse, and woodlot tours demonstrating sustainable forestry techniques.
Open Farm Day Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
From Maine Turnpike exit in Wells, take Route 109 north one mile, go right onto Route 9A (Branch Road), go 3.3 miles, turn left onto Clark Road, follow to the end, turn left, go .5 miles, the farm is on the right.

Days Meadow Farm

Dan Fleishman & Claudia Berman
889 Alewive Road, Kennebunk
Certified Organic Vegetables - Natural Poultry
This farm is comprised of 65 acres of fields and woods. They incorporate soil building techniques in the management of the 1 1/2 acres of mixed vegetables. Organic mulches are extensively used to control weeds and conserve soil moisture. Poultry is raised on pasture. Walking trails lead to the Kennebunk River and are open to visitors. There will be walking tours of vegetable gardens pointing out growing techniques, mulching procedures, and soil improvement. Guided walks will be offered each hour on the hour.
Open Farm Day Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Alewive Road is Route 35. Days Meadow Farm is located 4 1/2 miles north of Turnpike Exit 25 (old Exit 3) and 2 1/2 miles south of Route 111. Look for a sign at end of driveway.

Greenbriar Llama Karma Farm

Lynd & Jeanne Blatchford
759 Turkey Street, North Berwick
Llama
The farm raises llamas for sale to farmers needing guard animals for sheep or other livestock, individuals seeking companion animals, and other llama breeders. They specialize in helping first-time llama buyers to acquire llamas most appropriate to their needs. Fleece production is another goal of the farm. Their foundation stock consists of 24 llamas. A tour of the farm followed by a question and answer period will cover all aspects of llamas including, but not limited to, care, feeding, reproduction, uses, physiology and history. Children will have the opportunity to work on a small loom. For those interested in fiber arts (weaving, knitting, spinning) we will conduct a tour of our fiber arts studio, on request.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Exit 19 (old exit 2) on the Maine Turnpike take Route 9 into North Berwick center. At the traffic light turn right onto Route 4. Take the second left, Lebanon Road, to Five Corners (about 1 1/2 miles). At Five Corners cross directly over to Turkey Street. Follow Turkey Street for 3 1/2 miles. The farm is on the left. Look for the sign.

Harris Farm

Harris Family
280 Buzzell Road, Dayton
Diversified Dairy and Vegetable
Harris Farm is a diversified dairy farm specializing in direct marketing their own farm grown products including glass-bottled milk, butter, beef and veal, vegetables and sweet corn. During Open Farm Day the annual "Lunch on the Land" will be held. This old-fashioned picnic lunch from 11:00 - 2:00 will feature the farm's own products as well as homemade salads and desserts. Guided tractor-drawn hay ride tours of the farm will be available.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From ME turnpike take Exit 25 (old exit 3) - head north on Rt. 35 - 11 1/2 miles through Goodwins Mills to Buzzell Road on right. Travel 1 mile east. From inland Maine take Rt. 35 south through intersection of Rt. # 5 to Buzzell Road. Turn left and travel 1 mile east.

Jones Farm

Roger Ridley Family Farm
Goding Road, North Lebanon
Dairy, Beef, Vegetables, Woodlot
This 1786 Colonial farmstead has 50 acres in vegetables, hay and pasture; 450 acres of selectively harvested woodlands; Ayrshire & Holstein dairy cattle; and Belted Galloway beef cattle. The property is protected by a conservation easement. OFD will offer an opportunity to see, hear and learn how a diversified operating farm and a conservation easement held by Three Rivers Land Trust can work together. Learn how quality silt loam soils are utilized to grow vegetables for the Ridley Farm Stand in Shapleigh. Learn how grassland is harvested as high-quality hay and silage in wrapped round bales. Hosts will lead small group tours of building restoration, vegetable production, extensive field stone removal, farm ponds, cattle on pasture and woodland management.
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Take Route 202 to East Lebanon traffic light, go North on Depot Road through North Lebanon, turn right on Goding Road - 1/2 mile to Jones Farm.

Kelly Orchards

Arthur & Jill Kelly
82 Sanborn Road, Acton
Orchard
This orchard has apples, peaches and a variety of vegetables. There will be tree pruning demonstrations, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) discussions and farm tours. The farmstand will be open.
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Take Route 109 to Acton. Go south on Sanborn Road by the Acton Public Safety building. Follow the signs to the orchard.

Leary Farm, Inc.

James and Edna Leary
269 Flag Pond Road, Saco
Dairy
A family dairy farm in the same location for over 60 years, with about 100 holsteins. All replacement heifers are raised on site. Milkers are housed in a conventional stanchion barn, fed baled hay and round bale silage. Approximately 250 tillable acres and 300 acres of woodland. Portable sawmill on nearby woodlot. There will be tours of the barn and facilities, and discussions of husbandry, management, and cropping practices.
Open Farm Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Maine Turnpike northbound take Exit 36 (old exit 5) onto I-195 to Route 1 - take Route 1 North for approximately 3.5 miles -turn west on Flag Pond Road for 1.7 miles. From Maine turnpike southbound take Exit 42 (old exit 6) and travel approximately 4.5 miles south on Rt. 1 - turn west on Flag Pond Road for 1.7 miles.

Long Plains Alpacas

Maria MacDonald & Desmond Williams
301 Long Plains Road, Buxton
Alpaca Farm
This 1760's farm house and barn are under restoration. They house 17 alpacas in what was the milking parlor. There will be information on alpaca farming from set-up to husbandry and marketing. Raw fleece, yarn, rovings and finished products made from their alpacas will be available for purchase.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Outer Congress Street in Portland (route 22) follow this through to Buxton. The farm is located just before the intersection of Route 22 and Route 112. It is the old farm with attached barn on the left.

McDougal Orchards

Robert, Ellen & Evan McDougal
201 Hanson Ridge Road, Springvale
Diversified Family Farm
This is a seventh generation family farm located on approximately 300 acres. The primary crop is apples with other tree fruit (pears, plums & nectarines) on a limited scale as well as sweet corn and specialty crops catering to the fall market. There will be self-guided tours and samples of sliced apple products and sweet corn. Maps will be provided with informational signs and displays at various stops during the tour. Family members will be on hand to answer questions.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
From Route 109 take Route 202 West for 1/2 mile. Take a right on Hanson Ridge Road. The farm is approximately one mile on the right.

Neverdun Farm

Marylyn & Stacy Wentworth
259 Log Cabin Road, Arundel
Diversified Organic
This is a self-sufficient cooperative with a large vegetable garden, a small market garden, a family milk cow or two, chickens, turkeys and pigs. They also have many solar collection devices, along with a small strawbale cottage and a small sawmill for their own lumber needs. They have recently begun to use permaculture design to meet long term needs. There will be garden tours, discussions of permaculture, and tours of the solar mechanics, and straw bale cottage. They will share the ways the Neverdun Farm cooperative works together to live lighter on the earth. Some farm members run a CSA program at the farm. People who join the CSA receive fresh vegetables weekly in exchange for the purchase of various size shares. Sample their vegetables and herb teas for refreshment.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
From Kennebunk, Rt. US 1 North approximately 2 1/2 miles, turn right at the lights onto Log Cabin Road, go to the railroad tracks. Farm is the second driveway on the left. From Biddeford, take US Rt. 1 South, approximately 3 1/2 miles to the lights, turn left onto Log Cabin Road, go across the railroad tracks. The farm is the second driveway on the left.

Oakhill Alpaca Ranch

Bob & Donna Ferrera
1385 Shapleigh Corner Road, Shapleigh
Alpaca Ranch, Blueberry Picking
Oakhill Alpaca Ranch is located in Shapleigh across from the blueberry plains on Route 11. On the 70+ acre ranch are pick your own organic lowbush blueberries, Oakhill has an award winning alpaca breeding program and a Country Gift Shop with two floors of products made from alpaca fleece. There will be hayrides all day, and alpaca obstacle course demonstrations at 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00. There will be a question and answer session at 11:00 on alpaca herd management, fencing, fiber and equipment for your farm. Refreshments will be available.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Take the Maine Turnpike to Exit 19 (old exit 2). Take Route 109 to Sanford. Stay on Route 109 until you reach Shapleigh. Turn right onto Route 11 (also known as Shapleigh Corner Road). Oakhill is across from the soccer field.

Old School House Farm

Dean & Suzan Taylor
Goose Rocks Road, Kennebunkport
Diversified Organic Farm
The Taylors raise organic meats: lamb, chicken, duck, beef, turkey, and pork. There are self-pick flowers and organic vegetables at the farm stand. They raise Haflinger horses to drive and ride. They raise and breed border collies. They use solar power and operate a bed and breakfast. There will be solar power tours, animals to see and raw wool, roving, felt and yarn and other farm products. Various activities are planned throughout the day. Contact the farm for details and costs.
Open Farm Day Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From the Maine Turnpike take exit 32 (old exit 4) - Biddeford. Go straight through the light (Rt 111), at 2nd light turn right on Route 1 south. Go 3-4 miles. At 1st light turn left onto Log Cabin Road. Go 3-4 miles and turn left onto Goose Rocks Road. Go 2 miles (# 162) Park at the farm stand.

Ridley Farm

Becky Harris
Nason Road, Shapleigh
Dairy, Maple, Vegetable,Beef, Compost
This is a small family farm with a dairy herd of 25 milking Holstein and Ayrshires. They raise their own natural beef, natural lamb and natural pork. There will be tours of the dairy, calf nursery, greenhouse and crops. The farm store will be open, offering all of their farm fresh products including fresh vegetables.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Sanford take Route 109 North into Emery Mills - take a right onto Route 11 toward Shapleigh.. At the blinking light go straight through onto Owls Nest Road. Go approximatley 1 mile and turn right onto Nason Road. The farm store is on the right, and the farm is 1/4 mile farther up the road.

Shady Brook Farm

Richard & Pat Rhames
10 West Loop Road, Biddeford
Vegetable Farm
This farm includes several hundred acres in woodland, with 10 acres under cultivation, including 6 acres in sweet corn with the balance in mixed cegetables, potatoes and perennials. There will be information on conventional irrigation, integrated pest management, and cultivation for weed control uisng very rustic and antique equipment. Rustic and antique operators may be viewed. The farmstand will be open.
Open Farm Day Hours: 12 noon - 4:00 p.m.
From "Five Points" intersection (Rt. 1 + Rt. 111) go east on West Street. Watch for a sign on the right. Turn right onto West Loop Road. Park near the farm stand.

Snell Family Farm

John & Ramona Snell
1000 River Road, Bar Mills
Vegetables, Greenhouse, Perennials, Maple, and Apples
This is a sustainable, diversified farm focusing on retail with an option for CSA membership. The season begins with maple production followed by greenhouse crops. Vegetables and an apple crop sold through pick-your-own. Aquatic plants, including beautiful waterlilies, shelter a rainbow of frogs. The Snells will offer walking tours of the farm, an explanation of conservation practices, drip irrigation, cover crops, wildlife accommodations, and crop rotation. Visitors will be able to participate in the garlic harvest, finger out a few new potatoes, visit the greenhouses, sample fresh vegetables, and test a new crop of sour pickles. Also, check out the various tractors and farm equipment..
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Portland follow Route 22 west, from Gorham take Route 202 west, from Saco follow Rte 112, 10 miles north.

Spiller Farm

Anna & Bill Spiller
Route 9A, Wells
Vegetable and Small Fruit Farm
This is an old New England farm raising fruit, veggies, beef cattle, hay and an operating woodlot. See how modern plastic culture farming is benefiting the environment. See a sustainable woodlot, a new irrigation system, and a variety of farm animals.
Open Farm Day Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From Route 1 in Kennebunk take Route 9A west for 4 miles. OR From Route 109 in Wells take Toure 9A east for 2 1/2 miles. Look for Open Farm Day sign.