Planning Your Adventure
Maine’s Open Farm Day is a fun “choose your own adventure” experience. Visitors can spend a day exploring one or several farms. See how farmers care for fruits, vegetables, and perennial plants and crops like, Christmas and maple trees. Or, learn about farm animal care. Open Farm Day can be a great way to get tips for your own hobby farm or gardening plans too. Don’t be shy–ask questions and learn from farmers’ experiences. If you’re looking for sources of local farm goods, you’ll find plenty of choices. Many sites have farm stands with local foods and gifts available for sale. Some farms will host pop-up experiences to promote community organizations, or neighboring businesses. Wherever you visit, you’ll find something memorable.
You’re Invited!
Farms are busy places. Visitors will learn there’s something happening year-round related to farming. If you’ve never been to a farm, this guide is a good resource to read before your trip. If you’re an “Open Farm Day alumni”, below are a few refreshers to make the most of your visit:
- View a list of participating farms, including hours, locations and activities.
- Dress for the weather and for the outdoors. Comfy shoes, bug spray, hats, etc., are good choices for this rain-or-shine event.
- Open Farm Day is a great time to stock up on local farm goods! Remember to pack a cooler and a tote so you can bring home your favorite Open Farm Day goodies.
- Be aware of your surroundings. Stick to paths and areas open to guests and follow the signage.
- Get to know the hosts. Before you visit, follow farms on social media or visit their websites to learn a bit more about the hosts and to stay connected year-round!
From the Farmers
Open Farm Day organizers asked hosts to share their thoughts about what they hope their visitors will learn on this special day. Here are some of the highlights! After your visit, share your Open Farm Day memories using #RealMaine and take the visitor survey.
“By visiting Maine farms, people will see not only quality but also the diversity of products available in our state. We hope this inspires people to shop locally, invest in local farms, and sustainability within their communities. — Tiny Acres Farm, Montville
“There are so many options for you. Get to know your farmers! There is absolutely something for everyone in Maine!” — Roebuck’s Angus, Turner
“Maine agriculture is a vast, amazing asset represented in all sizes of farms and products. We hope that we can share how to sustain a small farm business doing what you love.” — Cape Newagen Alpaca Farm, Southport
“We hope that people learn more about the history of Agriculture in Maine and discover a passion to support local farmers! “— Loud Dog Farm, Orrington
We hope that visitors to our farm will appreciate learning first-hand where and how their local fruits & vegetables are grown. — McElwain’s Strawberry Farm, Caribou
“Maine agriculture comes in many forms – animal husbandry, growing food, and producing farm-based products.” — Sanctuary at Maple Hill Farms, Auburn
Get to Know Your Hosts
Sumner
A Wrinkle in Thyme Farm
Main Characteristics: Agritourism Eggs Fibers Livestock Meats Specialty Products
Newport
All In Thyme Farm
Main Characteristics: Eggs Fibers Livestock Meats Processed Products Specialty Products Vegetables
Newport
Blackberry Creek
Roque Bluffs
Englishman Bay Lavender Farm
Berwick
Lavender Hill Farm
Temple
Maine Local Living School
Springvale
McDougal Orchards LLC
Main Characteristics: Agritourism Fruits Processed Products Specialty Products Vegetables
Jackson
Moosehead Maple Farm
Dover-Foxcroft
Narrow Gate Creamery
Turner
Nezinscot Farm & Store
Main Characteristics: Agritourism Dairy Eggs Fibers Fruits Livestock Meats Processed Products Specialty Products Vegetables
Unity
Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm – Maine Alpaca Experience
Main Characteristics: Agritourism Fibers Livestock
Orrington
Reigning Hope Ranch
Charlotte
Rime Nor Reason Farm
Main Characteristics: Eggs Fruits Horticulture Livestock Meats Specialty Products Vegetables
New Gloucester
Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village
Main Characteristics: Agritourism Fibers Specialty Products
Eliot, ME
Sturgeon Creek Farm
Bristol
The Byre Farm
Main Characteristics: Agritourism Eggs Fibers Fruits Livestock Meats Processed Products Vegetables
Harborside
The Good Life Center
Montville
Tiny Acres Farm
Main Characteristics: Agritourism Fruits Horticulture Specialty Products Vegetables
Woodland
Whitmore & Edgecomb Family Farm
Main Characteristics: Agritourism Fruits Grains Horticulture Livestock Vegetables
Richmond
