2024 Member Directory
Updated for each year in late March. New members for this year are noted in RED.
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2024 Steering Committee | |
Chair: Mark Rollins Secretary: Debbie Ferguson Treasurer: Jonathan Schisler Asst. Treasurer: Ryan Clarke Market Manager: Eileen Flanagan |
Winter Manager: Ashleigh Howell At Large #1: Roger Collins At Large #2: Tom Roberts At Large #3: Kathy Chamberlain At Large #4: Rachel Chapman |
The Apple Farm
Joined the market in 2009.
- Steven & Marilyn Meyerhans, 104 Back Road, Fairfield ME 04937, ph. 207-453-7656
mainecider@gmail.com, website: www.applefarm.us - Apples, pears, plums, and cider.
- We will be at market from early August to late October.
- 2023 was our 50th year!
Arkeo Farm
joined the market in 2024
- Andy McMillan, 32 Town Farm Rd, Sidney 04330, ph. 207-441-0497, arkeofarm.com arkeofarm@gmail.com
- We raise a herd of around 40 Boer, Nubian, and Saanan goats for our small homestead creamery. Our creamery produces a wide variety of herbed and spiced chevre, as well as yogurt and cajeta caramel. We also offer goat meat, and free-range eggs.
Bee Natural
Joined the market in 2023
- Tracey Chadbourne, Norridgewock 0496-57 ph. 207-877-5666, beenaturalp@gmail.com, beenaturalproductsus.etsy.com
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Honey, specialty flavored honeys, hemp lotion, cream, oils, soap, CBD dog treats, Original Bee Feeder of Maine. Year round vendor at the Waterville and Skowhegan market locations.
Bemis Family Farm
Joined the market in 2023
- Stephen Bemis, 102 Merrill Road Corinna, 04928, ph. 207-924-4123, bemisfamilyfarm@gmail.com
- Maple products, maple baked goods, pickled beets.
Boyd Brook Farming, Inc
Joined the market in 2022.
- Lauri Philbrick & Mike Manner, 22 M J Lane, Frankfort, 04438, ph. 207-991-0085, boydbrookfarminginc@aol.com, and on Facebook.
- We raise all natural grass fed Hereford beef and pastured pork. All our cows are born on our farm and all have names. We do rotational grazing so they get the best quality feed. We also grow and harvest our own hay on our own fields so we know what they eat! People with grain allergies can eat our beef without fear of getting sick. We have been raising beef since 1990 that’s over 30 years of experience!
- We expect to be at market all season until late October.
- We also attend the Hampden Farmers’ Market.
Community Mushroom Farm
Joined the market in 2024
- David Varney, 167 Rutland Rd., Plymouth 04969, Comushfarm@gmail.com, 207-356-7554
- Cultivated mushrooms, many varieties available, such as shiitakes, lions mane, king oysters, blue oysters, golden oysters, phoenix tail oysters pioppino, and chestnuts, and several other varieties occasionally including reishi and turkey tail.
- We rotate the selection of mushrooms throughout the season, usually having three to four varieties at the market at any given time. We are always open to requests for varieties we may not have at market!
- We expect to be at market all year long. You can also find us at the Pittsfield and Brewer Farmers’ Markets.
Eagle View Gardens and Haunted Trail Pumpkins Joined the market in 2006.
- Fred Nassar and Family, 882 Garland Road, Winslow 04901, ph. 660-5179, frednas@gmail.com
- We sell a variety of vegetables and herbs. All grown naturally and picked fresh daily. Bulk orders for beans, cukes, beets, tomatoes, etc., are welcomed. Order early. Visit our place in the fall for pumpkins, corn stalks, and all your decorating needs. We have the only local u-pick pumpkin patch. The patch features a haunted trail! Groups are welcomed. Call for details. Finally, we have a limited supply of free range eggs.
- We will be at market all season from early May to mid November.
Early Ground Farm
Joined the market in 2022.
- Hanna and Brandon Lonk, 246 Troy Road, Detroit 04929,
ph. 631-566-4103, earlygroundfarms@gmail.com,
EarlyGroundFarm.com - Early Ground Farm raises pastured pork and grass-fed beef. Our animals are out on pasture in the warm months and on a deep litter system in the winter. We will have strawberries this year! As well as a simple selection of flower bouquets.
- The fall here is all about specialty pumpkins, gourds and Jack-o-lanterns! As well as pumpkin baked goods!
- We plan to be at market all season long.
- We also attend the Pittsfield Farmers’ Market and the Orono Farmers’ Market.
Heald Farm LLC Joined the market in 2007.
- Mark Rollins, 1227 Bangor Road, Troy 04987, ph. 948-2111,
rollinsmark527@yahoo.com
and on Facebook. - Heald Farm LLC specializes in the production of bi-color sweet corn. We have corn as early as nature allows, usually the last week of July. We provide sugar enhanced varieties, picked fresh daily through October. Fresh native sweet corn is our specialty. We take pride in providing the highest quality sweet corn for the longest possible season. We also have a variety of potatoes, mixed vegetables, strawberries, raspberries and cranberries, in season.
- We will be at market from late June through November. We also attend the Brewer and Hampden Farmers’ Markets, as well as the United Farmer’s Market of Maine in Belfast. You can also purchase our produce through the Maine Senior Farm Share Program, and online on FarmDrop.
Heritage Homestead
Joined the market in 2023
- Megan Schisler, 501 Eight Rod Rd., Waterville 04901, ph. 207-320-9520, info@heritagehomesteadco.com
- We are a small family run farm in Waterville, Maine. Our mission is sharing our knowledge of sensitive skincare, and deliciously navigating food allergies. We offer a variety of tallow body products, lamb & poultry meats, organically grown garlic, dry spice blends, and homestead/agricultural equipment. Simple, Natural & Back to the Basics.
Honestleigh Acres
Joined the market in 2021.
- Ashleigh & Bobby Pagliaroli, 4 Landry Place, Unity 04988, ph. 207-485-6084, honestleighacregardens@gmail.com and on Facebook.
- Honestleigh Acres is a small family owned and operated farm that is committed to providing our clients with healthful and nutritious produce. We manage our operation using the best ideas from numerous grow theories including: organic, biodynamic, veganic, and permaculture techniques.
- Honestleigh Acres harvests many of the “staple” items that most keep handy in the kitchen (cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, string beans, sugar and snap peas, winter and summer squash and mixed greens). We strive to produce and carry these items earlier and later than the average local farm. We also produce greens and salad mix throughout the winter and spring.
- In addition to the produce, we also have Italian-American and French-American inspired baked goods. Cannoli, biscotti and ricotta cookies are some favorites; as well as artisan and sandwich breads.
- We plan to attend market all season long. We also attend the Unity Farmers’ Market and the Pittsfield Farmers’ Market, and are on FarmDrop.
humble forge blacksmithing
Joined the market in 2007.
- Roger Collins, 17 Rosedale St., Waterville 04901, ph. 877-5963
humbleforgeroger@gmail.com
website: www.humbleforgeblacksmithing.com - Hand made wrought iron products.
- One of a kind pieces for your home and garden.
- Custom made to your design.
- We will be at market from early June to December.
Junction Garden
Joined the market in 2020.
- John Cochrane & Eileen Flanagan, 1026 Webber Pond Rd., Vassalboro 04989; ph. 585-329-5191, JunctionGardenLLC@gmail.com, Instagram: @Junction_Garden_Maine, https://junctiongardenme.square.site/
- We are a small-scale market farm using regenerative and organic practices. We
bring vegetable, flower, and natural dye seedlings (May-early June), garlic,
vegetables, herbs, shiitake mushrooms, and duck and chicken eggs to market.
We offer a wide variety of vegetables and many heirloom choices that you don’t
find in your local grocery store. Occasionally, we have Muscovy Duck for sale
too! - We specialize in natural dye plants, natural dyestuffs and occasionally products
that have been naturally dyed such as tea towels, napkins, and aprons. - We look forward to seeing you each week at DWFM from May through October.
We also sell at Belgrade Lakes Market (Sundays) and Hallowell Farmers Market
(Saturdays) during the summer market season. - Order ahead in May and June for vegetable, flower, and natural dye seedlings for
pick up at the DWFM or on Farm at https://junctiongardenme.square.site/ - Feel free to call, text or email to inquire about specific product availability at
market!
Kennebec Cheesery at Koons Farm
Joined the market in 2008.
- Jean Koons, 795 Pond Road, Sidney 04330, ph. 207-480-0431
kennebeccheesery@gmail.com,
www.KennebecCheesery.com
Also on Facebook - We hand-craft small batches of cheese and yoghurt using milk from our Alpine/Saanen goats. Our goats are pasture fed when pasture is available, otherwise they eat hay made on the property and GMO-free grain. The farmstead goat milk is converted to yoghurt or cheeses, which include chevre cobbles rolled in various herbs or spices, or in oil with seasonings, feta, paneer, ricotta, brie-style and several raw milk aged goat cheeses. From a neighbor’s organic Jersey cow milk we produce full cream and low-cream yoghurt (in refundable glass jars) and other fresh and aged cheeses. Lamb sometimes available.
- We will be at market from May- November. Also at the Belgrade Lakes Farmers’ Market on Sunday mornings and we welcome sales at our farm but best to phone beforehand.
Love Birds Farm
joined the market in 2024
- Belinda and Darren Derrico, 93 Cushnoc Rd, Vassalboro 04989, ph.207-331-0708 lovebirdsfarm17@gmail.com and on Instagram @lovebirdsfarm
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We produce diversived vegetables year round with a focus on fall and winter crops including greens in the winter months. We utilize a no till system for soil health and sustainability, grow using organic practices and are pesticide free. In addition to vegetables production, we raise a small flock of sheep for meat and pelts, as well as turkeys for the holiday season.
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We offer homesteading and livestock processing classes in the fall and enjoy educating on sustainable farming practices. We also offer a summer CSA and sell vegetebles and eggs from our farm stand.
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We will be attending the Winter Market, Nov-April providing a variety of hardy winter greens, storage root crops, fresh eggs, seasonal goose eggs and sheep pelts. We look forward to supplying the community with fresh greens this winter!
Marr Pond Farm
Joined the market in 2016.
- Ryan Clarke; 471 Flanders Hill Rd., Sangerville, 04479
ph. 659-3519,
https://marrpondfarm.com/
Contact us at info@marrpondfarm.com, on Facebook, or on Instagram - We grow MOFGA certified organic vegetables, herbs, seedlings, mushrooms, and cut flowers. Try our seasonal, log-grown shiitake mushrooms, stop by for recipe ideas, beautiful fresh bouquets, or to learn about growing mushrooms. We cultivate a wide range of vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, carrots, spinach, arugula, kohlrabi, beets, onions, and winter squash.
- We will be at market on Thursdays from May/June through November. We also attend the Orono Farmers’ Market, and offer market share CSA shares.
The Miller’s Table Cafe & Bakery @Maine Grains
Joined the market in 2021.
- 42 Court Street, PO Box 824, Skowhegan, Maine 04976, ph. (207) 612-5322
Amber Lambke, Managing Owner and team of talented bread and pastry bakers #millerstablemaine @millerstable
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The Miller’s Table at Maine Grains is a cafe and bakery housed at Maine Grains in the former Somerset County Jail in Skowhegan that features fresh baked sourdough bread, delicious pastries, wood fired pizza, sandwiches, and scratch made soups made from Maine Grains freshly milled flours and produce from local farms. Our bakery team offers a full lineup of naturally leavened sourdough breads including Country, Sesame, Kalamata olive, Pullman sandwich loaves and weekly “Baker’s Choice” loaves.
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Customers are encouraged to sign up for a tour of the gristmill and visit the cafe for hot breakfast sandwiches made on our signature sourdough English muffins or ciabatta bread, wood fired breakfast pizza, craft cocktails and local beers, a stand out selection of wines, frozen to-go meals and more when you’re head to, or passing through Skowhegan.
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At market with breads and pastry. Also on Thursdays we are a pickup spot for The Waterville Farm Drop and host the summer farmers market in Skowhegan.
Seven Moon Farm
Joined the market in 2022.
- Rachel Chapman, 582 Old County Rd, Etna,04434, ph. 410-693-6734, sevenmoonfarm.com, sevenmoonfarm@gmail.com, and on Instagram.
- Seven Moon Farm is a 1½ acre MOFGA certified organic farm striving to incorporate minimum tillage practices and increased biodiversity to support soil and ecosystem health.
- We produce fresh and flavorful mixed veggies and herbs in a rainbow of colors, as well as dried flower arrangements, dried peppers, and darn good garlic in the fall. Check out our website to pre-order vegetable, flower, culinary/medicinal herb seedlings.
- We are at market every Thursday from June through November! We offer a Free Choice Market CSA, and also sell produce through Daybreak Grower’s Alliance
ScrapDogs Community Compost
joined the market in 2024
- Davis Saltonstall, 12 Moran Dr Unit D, Rockland 04841, ph. 207-977-2727 hello@scrapdogscompost.com scrapdogscompost.com
- ScrapDogs is a curbside compost pickup service. We’ll fetch your food scraps and deliver finished compost to your door!
- Service area: Greater Waterville, Augusta, and Mid-Coast
Snakeroot Organic Farm
Joined the market in 2006.
- Debbie Ferguson, Tom Roberts & Lois Labbe
27 Organic Farm Road, Pittsfield 04967, ph. 207-215-6772, debbie@snakeroot.net, www.snakeroot.net/farm and on Facebook
- Our 3 acres of MOFGA certified organic gardens provide shoppers with the finest vegetables and culinary herbs, as well as offering blooming lupines & other perennials in recycled plant pots. We offer many unusual items including garden seeds, grapes, gobo, celeriac, dried herbs and dried tomatoes. Visit our gardens and greenhouse anytime, or come to our annual guided farm tour on the second Sunday in July, noon to 4pm.
- ORDER AHEAD at our Online Store for garden seedlings, veggies, or perennials and get delivery to the Waterville, Orono or Pittsfield Farmers’ Markets or pickup at the farm.
- Ask about our CSA plan and about bulk purchases of tomatoes, basil, parsley, carrots, garlic, onions, winter squash, etc. Order CSA shares through our Online Store.
- At market all season. We’re also at the Orono, and Pittsfield Farmers’ Markets and we accept WIC.
Stone Fox Farm Creamery
Joined the market in 2010.
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Kathy & Bruce Chamberlain, 398 East Main St., Searsport, Maine, ph. 323-2850
info@stonefoxfarmcreamery.com
www.stonefoxfarmcreamery.com
please like us on Facebook. - We produce ice cream in our small plant in Searsport using all natural, locally sourced milk & cream, cane sugar (never high fructose corn syrup), natural flavorings & extracts, Maine fruit & maple syrup whenever possible. Our Italian Carpigiani batch freezer makes 2.5 gallons of ice cream in about 10 minutes. Our blast freezer quickly chills the ice cream down to -20oF so ice crystals don’t form. Our overrun is small (the amount of air whipped into the mix) resulting in a rich & creamy ice cream treat.
- At market from June–early Sept . Check our website for places to buy as well as events we’ll be attending.
- Visit us on your next trip to the coast. Our scoop shop is located at 398 E. Main St., Searsport. Check our FB page for hours of operation. We’ll be serving all your favorite ice cream treats with air conditioned indoor seating, or outside on the patio. We hope to see you soon!
Vesper Bread
joined the market in 2024
- Dan Towle and Kelsey Kobic, 5 Albion Rd, Freedom 04941, ph. 207-317-9353 vesperbread@gmail.com vesperbread.me and on Instagram @vesperbread
- Hearty, traditional, rustic handmade sourdough hearth breads, pan loaves and seasonal focaccia. We utilize Maine-grown wheat, rye, corn and other grains to produce breads that are versatile, delicious and nutritionally dense, such as our Vesper Country Loaf, ‘Danadama’ and Orion Spelt, a Nordic-style oat, rye and spelt loaf. Made with care in Freedom.
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You can learn more about us at our website (www.vesperbread.me)or on Instagram (@vesperbread)
Worcester’s Wild Blueberries
- Everett & Lee Worcester, 356 Lyford Road, Orneville Twp., ME 04463, ph. 943-8804, inquiries@wildblueberryproducts.com , www.wildblueberryproducts.com/
- Worcester’s Wild Blueberries harvest 35 acres of wild low bush blueberries providing our valued customers with a clean, tasty, healthy and truly Maine product. We pride ourselves in producing blueberries that are of the highest quality and ready to use “out of the box”. Sizes vary from pints and quarts to 5 & 10 lb. boxes. Our frozen blueberries (5 & 10 lb. boxes) are available year round. From our kitchen we produce not only blueberry jams and jellies but also, syrup, BBQ sauce, vinaigrette, and pie filling etc. Sugar-free jam and syrup are also available. Honey lovers find our delicious blueberry blossom honey especially tasty. Wedding favors from our kitchen add a truly unique gift for friends and family both near and far.
- We are at the market when the blueberries are ready for harvest, typically late-July through August. Our frozen blueberries and kitchen products are available year round so when you run out give us a call and keep eating blueberries!
- We are also members of the Bangor, Orono, Hampden, Dover Cove, and Brewer Farmers’ Markets.
- We sell both wholesale and retail.