I was raised in my great grandfather’s old farm house. He was born in my bedroom. Farming was his whole life. He raised sheep and chickens, and made hay. Lambs were born and reared in our basement for decades. I always say that I must have gotten a piece of View Article
Maine Farms
Eolian Homestead in Oakland, Maine
There are so few things not to love about the last weeks of summer leading up to the first days of autumn here at the Eolian Homestead in Oakland, Maine. Fruits and vegetables are abundant, there are heaps of garlic to clean, and the freezer is starting to have its View Article
The Happy Pigs of Putnam Hill Farm
My husband and I were both born and raised in Maine, and I have lived in Washington, Maine my entire life, just outside the village. My husband moved here when he was 8. It’s a great community-oriented town. And we are very involved with the community. Everyone knows everyone here. View Article
Bubar Brother Potatoes
My husband Tom and his brother Fred owned and operated Bubar Brothers Potatoes for many years. They were born and raised in Fort Fairfield. Not only were they brothers, but they were business partners and friends. They have farming in their blood, and both farmed for approximately 50 years before View Article
Cows for life
Eden Farm is located in Athens, which always gets responses of “huh?”, so I usually have to add “north of Skowhegan”. I grew up here, and while I spent some time living away from here while at the University of Maine, this has always been home. My (then future) husband View Article
For the love of sheep
Darren and I started Love Birds Farm in 2017 in Vassalboro with the goal of being self sustainable while supporting the community. We are regenerative farmers, growing seasonal vegetables, laying hens, turkey and sheep. We have dabbled in pigs and milking goats over the years, both had their own challenges View Article