2, Friday | July 20, 2012, Maine Food & Farms

Please join us for Maine Open Farm Day on Sun-day, July 22. The farm folks have a lot to show you!

As a way of thanking you for your interest in see-ing where your food is growing, we invite you to seefirsthand the land and the animals. Our Maine farmfamilies that work everyday growing food and fiberare anxious to meet you. The life journey from seedto final crop, from baby animal to maturity is playedout each day on the farm and you’re invited to watchthe action on Open Farm Day.

This supplement features a complete listing of theMaine farms that will open their doors to you onJuly 22. Many farms have arranged for special educa-

tional programs so you can — depending on yourhost — see cheese being made, enjoy a wagon ride,pat the animals, tour a garden, learn about planting,see spinning demonstrations, pick some eggs,observe honeybees at work, feed the calves, tour avineyard and so much more! Shop in the Gift Shopsand at the Farm Stands, grab a bite to eat, or packyour own lunch and make a day of it with family andfriends!

Share in the pride of Maine farmers as they showyou how they grow their food. The broccoli, straw-berries, pole beans, potatoes, cranberries, sweetcorn, and blueberries (just to name a few) will all be

there growing, soon to be a feature in a nearby mar-ket. Buying local really does wonders for our com-munity. It’s one thing to tell your children that fooddoesn’t grow on the supermarket shelf; it’s anotherto see it, touch it, and feel it first hand.

As farmers, we know that when the sun comes upeach morning there will be something new andinteresting on the farm. Our farmers are excited toshare with you some of the same experiences thatthey experience every day.

Come join us on what we all hope will be a bright,not too warm, late-July day. See you on July 22!

—Walt

A Message from Commissioner Walter Whitcomb

MMAAIITTCC MMiissssiioonn SSttaatteemmeenntt::“To promote the understanding

of agriculture and naturalresources among students,

educators, and thegeneral public”

Maine Agriculture in the Classroom hashad a very prosperous year. As a result ofthe Agriculture Specialty License Plate,over 48,000 Maine students received Agri-cultural Education programs this year,grants were distributed for $60,000 toMaine Schools and Education programs,and volunteers read and presented Agbooks to over 600 classrooms across thestate.

This year, the five-day MAITC Summer

Teachers Institute, awarding professionaldevelopment and 3.6 CEU credits, will beheld at the University of Southern MaineJuly 23-27. Armloads of curriculum, class-room activities, books and resources will beprovided for participants. Two days of localfarm tours will include dairy, oxen, fiber,and vegetable farms on-land, and a trip onCasco Bay to visit a Maine Mussel Farm.Teachers will build worm composting binsfor their classrooms, work with fiber, andnetwork with other educators from acrossthe state that are using agriculture as ateaching tool.

The 2012 MAITC Teacher of the Year,Erik Wade from Hope Elementary School,has been awarded the National AITC“Excellence in Teaching About Agricul-

ture” award sponsored by USDA andawarded on a trip to Colorado in June2012. Erik will be sharing his program atthe Institute as well as participating. Appli-cations for 2013 are due on September 1,2012. Teachers may apply or receive nomi-nations from others. You can find theapplication on our Web site,www.MaineAgintheClassroom.org. The2013 winner will travel, expenses paid, toMinneapolis, Minn. and the National AITCConference there in June 2013.

To be added to the E-Newsletter mailinglist, send your request to maitc@maine.gov.

The Maine School Garden Network is a groupof volunteers that believes in the value of teachingchildren to grow, cook, and enjoy eating healthfulfood. Its vision is to see a garden at every school. Itsmission is to encourage, support, educate, andconnect those who wish to garden with youth.

MSGN’s board members and partners includeeducators, farmers, nutritionists, and landscapers.They represent local and statewide organizations,including the University of Maine CooperativeExtension, the Maine Association of ConservationDistricts, Healthy Maine Partnerships, the Maine

Farm to School Network, MaineAgriculture in the Classroom,the Maine Department of Edu-cation, the Maine Departmentof Agriculture, and the MaineOrganic Farmers and GardenersAssociation.

In addition to serving as aresource for teachers and otheryouth garden coordinators,MSGN sponsors local andregional events designed tohighlight the importance of gar-dening with children and youngpeople. In April it partneredwith Maine Agriculture in theClassroom and the University ofMaine Cooperative Extension topresent another very successful

Maine School Garden Day, held this year at Buck-field Junior Senior High School. And in late Sep-tember it will sponsor Maine’s second annualSchool Garden Open House.

This year’s School Garden Open House isscheduled to take place Saturday, September 29, inconjunction with Maine Harvest Lunch week(September 26-30.) Open House events will beheld at schools and educational gardens acrossMaine to raise awareness of the myriad benefits ofgarden programs for youth.

Last year a dozen schools participated in theOpen House and offered activities that includedstudent-led garden tours, cider pressing, a com-post workshop, garden art projects, garden-themed games, and garden-sourced food samples.This year there will also be opportunities to plantgarlic for the University of Maine CooperativeExtension’s “Garlic for Good” project. All SchoolGarden Open House events will be free and opento the public.

For further details about these events, or tolearn more about the Maine School Garden Net-work go to the MSGN Web site, www.msgn.org, orcontact MSGN at info@msgn.org.

Maine School Garden Network plans second School Garden Open House

Maine Agriculture in the Classroom 2012 Teacher of the Year Erik Wade from Hope Elementary Schooluses agriculture to teach math and science in grades six through eight. He has been awarded the

National USDA “Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture” award.

Maine Agriculture in the Classroom enjoys great year, prepares for 2013

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The Maine Department of Agriculture supports many agriculturalevents, and Maine has some of the best agricultural fairs in New Eng-land. Visit www.GetRealMaine.com for the latest information, or visitthe fairs’ Web sites to learn more.

LLIICCEENNSSEEDD AAGGRRIICCUULLTTUURRAALL FFAAIIRRSSJun 2 - Jun 3: Maine Fiber Frolic, Waldoboro - www.FiberFrolic.comJul 4 - Jul 8: Houlton Fair, Houlton - www.houltonfair.comJul 12 - Jul 15: Ossipee Valley Fair, South Hiram -

www.ossipeevalleyfair.comJul 20 - Jul 22: Waterford World’s Fair, North Waterford -

www.waterfordworldsfair.orgJul 26 - Jul 29: Pittston Fair, Pittston - www.pittstonfair.comJul 27 - Aug 5: Bangor State Fair, Bangor - www.bangorstatefair.com

Jul 27 - Aug 4: Northern Maine Fair, Presque Isle -www.northernmainefairgrounds.com

Aug 1 - Aug 4: Monmouth Fair, Monmouth -www.monmouthfair.com

Aug 7 - Aug 12: Topsham Fair, Topsham - www.topshamfair.netAug 9 - Aug 18: Skowhegan State Fair, Skowhegan -

www.skowheganstatefair.comAug 18 - Aug 25: Union Fair, Union - www.unionfair.orgAug 23 - Aug 26: Piscataquis Valley Fair, Dover-Foxcroft -

www.piscataquisvalleyfair.comAug 23 - Aug 26: Acton Fair, Acton - www.actonfair.netAug 26 - Sep 3: Windsor Fair, Windsor - www.windsorfair.comAug 30 - Sep 3: Blue Hill Fair, Blue Hill - www.bluehillfair.comAug 31 - Sep 3: Springfield Fair, Springfield -

www.thespringfieldfair.comAug 31 - Sep 3: Harmony Fair, Harmony - www.harmonyfrefair.comSep 6 - Sep 9: Clinton Lions Fair, Clinton - www.clintonliansfair.comSep 7 - Sep 9: Litchfield Fair, LitchfieldSep 12 - Sep 15: Oxford County Fair, Oxford -

www.oxfordcountyfair.comSep 14 - Sep 16: New Portland Lion’s Fair, N. New PortlandSep 16 - Sep 22: Farmington Fair, Farmington -

www.farmingtonfairmaine.comSep 21 - Sep 23: Common Ground Fair, Unity - www.mofga.orgSep 23 - Sep 29: Cumberland Fair, Cumberland Center -

www.cumberlandfair.comSep 30 - Oct 9: Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg - www.fryeburgfair.com

NNOONN--LLIICCEENNSSEEDD FFAAIIRRSep 15 - Cornish Horseman’s Day, Cornish

SSPPEECCIIAALL EEVVEENNTTSSAug 22 - Aug 23: Maine Farm Days - Each year, this event is held for

two days at a Maine farm. This year’s event will be held at MistyMeadows Farm in Clinton.

Sep 14 - Sep 30 - Big E (West Springfield, Mass.) - The Big E is knownas the only cross-state agricultural fair, and all six New Englandstates participate: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hamp-shire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Maine has a strong presence atthe Big E, as it will at this 96th annual event. Learn more atwww.TheBigE.com.

Sep 29: “Maine Day” at the Big ENov 10 - Nov 11: Maine Harvest Festival - Held at the Bangor Civic

Center, this features “the best Maine has to offer,” from Maine-grown foods to chefs preparing delicious meals. Learn more atwww.maineharvestfestival.com.

Jan 2013: Join us at the Ag Trades Show at the Augusta Civic Center.

Upcoming Agricultural Fairs & Events

BANGOR DAILY NEWS PHOTO BY DEBRA BELL

BANGOR DAILY NEWS PHOTO BY DEBRA BELL

4, Friday | July 20, 2012, Maine Food & Farms

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BBaannggoorr -- DDoowwnnttoowwnn BBaannggoorr OOuuttddoooorr MMaarrkkeett - n/aBBaannggoorr -- EEuurrooppeeaann FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Sat 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.BBaannggoorr -- OOhhiioo SSttrreeeett FFaarrmmeerr’’ss MMaarrkkeett - Wed 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.BBaarr HHaarrbboorr -- EEddeenn BBaarr HHaarrbboorr FFaarrmmeerr’’ss MMaarrkkeett - Sun 9 a.m. –

Noon, from May 13 - Oct 28BBaarr HHaarrbboorr//TToowwnn HHiillll -- AAccaaddiiaa FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Fri 3 p.m. - 6

p.m.BBaarr HHaarrbboorr WWiinntteerr IInnddoooorr FFaarrmmeerr’’ss MMaarrkkeett - Sat 10 a.m. – 1

p.m.BBaatthh FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Sat 8:30 a.m. - NoonBBaatthh WWiinntteerr FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - n/aBBeellffaasstt FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Fri 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.BBeellggrraaddee LLaakkeess FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Belgrade - Sun 8 a.m. - 1

p.m.; Thu 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.BBeetthheell FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.BBiiddddeeffoorrdd -- UUNNEE FFaarrmmeerr’’ss MMaarrkkeett - n/aBBlluuee HHiillll FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Wed June 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat May

26, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.BBooootthhbbaayy FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Thu 9 a.m. - NoonBBoowwddooiinnhhaamm FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Sat 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.BBrreewweerr FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Tue - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.

- 1 p.m. or laterBBrriiddggttoonn FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Sat 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.BBrrooookklliinn FFaarrmmeerr’’ss MMaarrkkeett - Thu 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.BBrrooookkssvviillllee FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Tue 9:30 a.m. - NoonBBrruunnsswwiicckk -- CCrryyssttaall SSpprriinnggss FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Sat 8:30 a.m. -

12:30 p.m.BBrruunnsswwiicckk FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Tue, Fri 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.BBrruunnsswwiicckk WWiinntteerr MMaarrkkeett - Sat 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

CCaallaaiiss -- SSuunnrriissee CCoouunnttyy FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett -- Tue 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.CCaammddeenn FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Wed 3:30 – 6 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. -

NoonCCaarriibboouu FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Wed 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m. -

NoonCCaassccoo FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Thu 9 a.m - 2 p.m.CCaassttiinnee FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Thu 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.CCuummbbeerrllaanndd FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Sat 9 a.m. - Noon

DDaammaarriissccoottttaa FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett -- Fri 9 a.m. - NoonDDaammaarriissccoottttaa FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett -- MMaaiinn SSttrreeeett - Mon 3 - 6 p.m.DDeexxtteerr FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Fri 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.DDoovveerr--FFooxxccrroofftt -- DDoovveerr CCoovvee FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Tue 1 p.m. - 6

p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

EEaasstt VVaassssaallbboorroo FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Fri 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.EEaassttppoorrtt -- SSuunnrriissee CCoouunnttyy FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett -- Thu 11 a.m. - 2

p.m.EEllllsswwoorrtthh FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Mon/Thu 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.EEllllsswwoorrtthh -- WWooooddllaawwnn FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Sun 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

FFaaiirrffiieelldd FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Wed 2 p.m.- 6 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.

FFaallmmoouutthh FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Wed Noon - 4 p.m.FFaarrmmiinnggttoonn FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Sat 9 a.m. - NoonFFaarrmmiinnggttoonn -- SSaannddyy RRiivveerr FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Fri 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.FFrreeeeppoorrtt CCoommmmuunniittyy MMaarrkkeett - Fri 2 p.m.- 5 p.m.

GGaarrddiinneerr WWiinntteerr MMaarrkkeett - Wed 2 p.m.- 6 p.m.GGoorrhhaamm -- GGrreeaatteerr GGoorrhhaamm FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Sat 8 a.m. –

Noon, from May 5

HHaalllloowweellll MMaarrkkeett - Sun 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.HHaarrrriissoonn FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Fri 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.HHeerrmmoonn FFaarrmmeerr’’ss MMaarrkkeett - Thu 2 p.m.- 6 p.m.HHoouullttoonn CCoommmmuunniittyy MMaarrkkeett - Sat 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.HHoouullttoonn FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Sun – Sat, whenever vendors show

IIsslleessbboorroo FFrrii FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - July, Sep, Oct - Fri 9 a.m. -Noon

KKeennnneebbuunnkk FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Sat 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.KKiinnggffiieelldd FFaarrmmeerr’’ss MMaarrkkeett - Wed 3 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.

LLeewwiissttoonn FFaarrmmeerr’’ss MMaarrkkeett - Tue 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Wed 11:30a.m. - 2 p.m.; Sun 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

LLeewwiissttoonn FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Tue 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.LLiinnccoollnnvviillllee FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Wed 2 - 5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. - NoonLLoovveellll FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Wed 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

MMaacchhiiaass VVaalllleeyy FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Fri 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sat 9a.m. - 1 p.m.

MMiillbbrriiddggee FFaarrmmeerr’’ss MMaarrkkeett - Sat 9 a.m. - Noon

NNaapplleess FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Mary 24 – Sep 6: Thu 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.NNeeww GGlloouucceesstteerr CCoommmmuunniittyy MMaarrkkeett - Sun 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.NNeeww SShhaarroonn’’ss FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.NNeewwffiieelldd FFaarrmmeerr aanndd AArrttiissaann MMaarrkkeett - Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.NNeewwppoorrtt FFaarrmmeerrss’’ && AArrttiissaannss MMaarrkkeett - Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.NNoorrtthh BBeerrwwiicckk FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Fri 3 p.m.- 6 p.m.NNoorrtthheeaasstt HHaarrbboorr -- NNoorrtthheeaasstt FFaarrmmeerr’’ss MMaarrkkeett - Thu 9 a.m. -

NoonNNoorrwwaayy FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Thu 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.NNoorrwwaayy WWiinntteerr FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

OOrroonnoo FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Tue 2 - 5:30 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.OOrroonnoo WWiinntteerr FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Sat 9 a.m. - Noon

PPiittttssffiieelldd FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Mon/Thu 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.PPoollaanndd FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Fri 2 p.m.- 6 p.m.PPoorrttllaanndd FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett -- DDeeeerriinngg OOaakkss PPaarrkk - Sat 7 - NoonPPoorrttllaanndd FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett -- MMoonnuummeenntt SSqquuaarree - Wed 7 a.m. - 2

p.m.PPrreessqquuee IIssllee FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.PPrriinncceettoonn FFaarrmmeerr’’ss MMaarrkkeett - Thu 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

RRoocckkllaanndd FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Thu 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.RRoocckkppoorrtt MMaarrkkeettppllaaccee aanndd SSttaattee ooff MMaaiinnee CChheeeessee FFaarrmmeerrss’’

MMaarrkkeett iinn RRoocckkppoorrtt - Sat 9 a.m. - Noon

SSaaccoo FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Wed 7 a.m. - Noon; Sat 7 a.m. - NoonSSaannffoorrdd FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Sat 8 a.m. - NoonSSccaarrbboorroouugghh FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Sun 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.SSkkoowwhheeggaann FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Wed 3 p.m.-

6 p.m.SSoouutthh PPoorrttllaanndd FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Thu (Jul 14 - End of Oct)SSoouutthh PPaarriiss -- FFooxx SScchhooooll FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.SSoouutthhwweesstt HHaarrbboorr FFaarrmmeerr’’ss MMaarrkkeett - Fri 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.SSpprriinnggvvaallee//SSaannffoorrdd FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Wed 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.SSttoonniinnggttoonn FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Fri 10 a.m. - NoonSSuulllliivvaann FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Fri 3 p.m.- 6 p.m.

TTooppsshhaamm -- MMiiddccooaasstt WWiinntteerr FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Topsham - Sat9 a.m. - Noon

UUnniioonn FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Fri 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.UUnniittyy MMaarrkkeett DDaayy - Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WWaasshhiinnggttoonn -- WWaasshhiinnggttoonn GGrraannggee FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Sat 10a.m. - 1 p.m.

WWaatteerrvviillllee -- DDoowwnnttoowwnn WWaatteerrvviillllee FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Thu 2p.m. - 6 p.m.

WWaayynnee -- TToowwnn ooff WWaayynnee FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.WWeellllss FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Wed 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.WWeessttbbrrooookk FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Thu/Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.WWiinntteerrppoorrtt OOppeenn AAiirr MMaarrkkeett - Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.WWiinntthhrroopp FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeett - Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

YYaarrmmoouutthh FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Thu 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.YYoorrkk GGaatteewwaayy FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett - Thu/Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Open Farm Day is a wholesome,economical family adventure, ahayride of fun, and an event youwon’t want to miss. As of press time,June 26, 112 farms across Maine planto open their doors on Sunday, July22 to offer the public the opportunityto learn about the bountiful businessof agriculture.

This year marks the 23rd year of

celebrating Maine’s Open Farm Day.Farms around the state are commit-ted and passionate about ensuring thesustainability of agriculture. Maine’sfarms have given back to their com-munities by providing a forum foreducation and learning in a funatmosphere.

With much to experience, thisyear’s Open Farm Day offers a chance

for you and your family to visit farmsacross the state. Visiting hours aregenerally 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., althoughsome farms are extending their hoursfor special events. Many farms willhave demonstrations, displays, farm-raised products, and animals andcrops to experience. Activities includebarn and field tours, milking,

hayrides, petting zoos, naturetrails, beautiful scenery, sam-ples for tasting, and refresh-ments.

Many farms are handicappedaccessible and, have restrooms, andcan handle group or bus tours.They’re indicated with their hours asHHAA (handicapped accessible), RRRR

(restrooms), and BBGG (bus/grouptours).

For more and updated informationon farms, farmers’ markets, and agri-cultural fairs and events, please visitwww.GetRealMaine.com.

ANDROSCOGGIN

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Morelia & Gil Candia334 Johnson Road, AuburnAlpaca FarmOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Raising alpacas as livestock, producing fiber forsale, and pet- or fiber-quality animals. DDiirreeccttiioonnss::

Exit 75 off 95; left onto Route 4; 9 miles; left ontoLake Shore Drive; first right onto Maple Hill Road;2 miles to Johnson Road; turn left, farm on right.

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Peter & Kathie Bolduc125 Pigeon Hill Road, Mechanic FallsRange-Fed LivestockOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. HA (some areas); RR; BG

Family-owned farm raises range-fed beef, bison,turkeys, chickens, pigs/pork. We sell these hor-mone- and antibiotic-free healthy meat products inour Farm Market and in our pizzas and sandwichesin our Farm House Pizza shop. Offering toursthrough our Petting Barn and barnyard. Partici-pants can purchase animal feed at dispeners for asmall fee. Tour includes information on the farm’shistory over the last century, with historic prints ofthe farm. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: On Route 26, half-mile northof Routes 26/11 intersection, about 20 min. northof Turnpike Exit 63.

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Cindy & Brian Tibbetts202 Bean Street, TurnerGreenhouseOOFFDD:: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. RR

Specializes in clematis and herbs. Offers over 100clematis varieties, plus all the help you need to suc-ceed. Learn how to make herbal vinegars and oils,herbal teas, pesto, and other delicacies. Find outhow to preserve herbs. Join us for a Farm Tour at 1p.m. Bring your camera and your questions. Visitthe Hummingbird Shop for gifts and garden sup-plies, stroll in the herb garden, sit under our clema-tis-covered arbor. Refreshments available. DDiirreecc--ttiioonnss:: From the intersection of Routes 4/219 inNorth Turner, take Route 219 West. Bean Street isfirst right-hand turn. We’re 0.9 mile on the left.

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Gregg & Gloria Varney284 Turner Ctr. Rd. Turner Organic Diversified DairyOOFFDD:: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Diversified organic dairy with farm store. Weproduce our own cheeses (goat and cow), bakedbreads, canned goods, woolens, and herbals. Openfor tours all day. Demonstrations of cheese andfiber. Herbal and garden tours. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Route117, halfway between Turner Village and TurnerCenter; 1 mile north on Route 117 from Route 4.

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Sam Blackstone, 287 E. Presque Isle Rd., CaribouYou-Pick Apples and BlueberriesOOFFDD:: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Tours of the farm. Real bean-hole beans cooked24 hours in the ground; served at noon, $5 a plate.Tree-planting demonstration. We will try to answerall of your orchard and garden questions. Soil-testkits for your garden available free. Got somethingbugging your garden? Bring one, we will try to helpyou control it. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: See Web site.

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Steven & Judy Sherman, 685 Oxbow Rd., OxbowChristmas Tree FarmOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR

A 15,000-tree farm. We will have a shearingdemonstration, field tour and display planting,growing and harvesting equipment. Maine-madeproducts available in gift shop. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: 3 milesoff Route 11 on Oxbow Road. Look for sign.

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Natalia Bragg, 469 New Dunntown Road, WadeHerbsOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR (outhouse); BG

Traditional herbal teaching/practices. Offers cer-tified Beginning Herbalist course; promoting richnatural herbal apothecary. Home to the “Old LogDrivers” traditional herbal product line. Catalogsavailable. Tours by appointment. Fish ponds andherb gardens. Live music, gift drawing each hour onOFD. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Across from the LidstoneMethodist Church in Washburn. Turn onto ChurchStreet. Church Street turns into the New DunnTown Road in Wade; 3 miles from church on right.

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Frank & Joan McElwain, 693 Sweden St., CaribouOOFFDD:: Noon - 4 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Strawberries for U-pick and pre-picked sale. Wealso grow pumpkins, squash, sweet corn and a vari-ety of other vegetables for sale at our roadsidestand. On OFD we will provide tractor drawnwagon rides that will include a farm tour with stopsto explain how our crops are grown. The U-pickstrawberry field should be open. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: OnRoute 161, 2 miles north of Caribou High School,just before the Caribou Country Club.

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Stan and Gail Maynard , 507 Pratt Rd., Woodland Organic Beef CattleOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Home to 95 purebred Highland cattle. Theselong-horned, shaggy beasties — one of the world’soldest breeds — are known for their hardiness anddocile temperament. The Maynards market breed-ing stock and MOFGA-certified organic, grass-fed,

grass-finished beef. Visitors will get info on beefproduction, rotational grazing, forage manage-ment, conservation practices. Meet the season’sspring calves, have coffee or lemonade, maybe sam-ple some Highland beef. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From Caribou:Route 161 north; right on Colby Siding Rd. Go toend; right on Pratt. At 1/4 mile, stay right; go to hilltop. Farm is on right; watch for signs.

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Phil & Jackie Doak, 571 Margison Rd., WoodlandLamb and Beef Farm/Farm Store OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; BG

This 101-acre farm with breathtaking views ishome to Kathadin Hair Sheep and Belted GallowayBeef Cattle. Sample grilled lamb; shop farm storefeaturing jams, jellies, fruit vinegars, pickles, and

baked goods, and other Maine-made products. Allcuts of our chemical-free, grass-fed lamb will beoffered, and available year-round. Sells chemical-free hay in round or square bales. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Route161 north out of Caribou to 6.2 miles from CrownEquipment. Left onto the Margison Road; go 2.6miles. On right, gray house with red barn.

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Kathy and John Heye33 Litchfield Road, FreeportFiber Animal/Chem.-Free Vegetables & FlowersOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. RR; BG

Small fiber farm where angora goats, llamas, and

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Andy Daigle

400 Main StreetMadawaska, ME 04756

P 207-728-4348F 207-728-4139

Ron Kofstad Jr.

505 Main StPresque Isle, ME 04769

P 207-764-4422F 207-764-0262

Randy Lincoln

24 North Street Suite 1Houlton, ME 04730

P 207-532-8016F 207-532-4505

Mike Fitzpatrick

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309 S. Main StreetBrewer, ME 04412

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Greg Warren

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Joe Miller

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126 Western AveAugusta, ME 04330

Erik Hart

20 Main StreetLivermore Falls, ME 04254

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John Heller

659 Church Hill RoadAugusta, ME 04330P 207-622-4646F 207-623-8189

Thomas Foster

659 Church Hill RoadAugusta, ME 04330

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Dan Foster

659 Church Hill RoadAugusta, ME 04330

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Jane Nelson

P O Box 190N. Vassalboro, ME 04962

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alpacas are raised. On OFD, hands-on opportuni-ties; demos of spinning, dyeing, carding, knitting.Meet the animals, visit the gardens, take a lovelywalk on the adjoining Freeport Conservation Trails.Seasonal produce, homemade baked goods, flowers,and fiber for sale. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From L.L. Bean, turndown Bow Street, continue about 3 miles; note BowStreet becomes Flying Point Road. Follow signstoward Wolf Neck State Park. Left onto LitchfieldRoad; 0.6 miles on left. Park at farm.

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William and Donna McNally216 Ricker Road, New GloucesterGreenhouseOOFFDD:: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tour greenhouses and gardens. Check outraised-bed demos. Enjoy a day of fun. DDiirreeccttiioonnss::

From South: Use turnpike at Gray, take to Route 26North. Take Route 122 east 3 miles on left. FromNorth: Use turnpke to Auburn exit. Turn right onKitty Hawk; at four-way stop take a left onto HotelRoad, 2 miles on right.

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Sonny and Jodie Richards/Jon Daggett and JenDaggett - 119 Nash Road, WindhamCashmere Goats/Angora RabbitsOOFFDD:: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. HA; BG

Family-operated farm on 3 acres. Babies andadult goats are anxious to meet you. Hands-ondemos including spinning, cashmere harvesting,

hoof trimming. Sells cashmere goats, fiber,hand/machine-spun yarn. Buy a pair of cashmeregoats, raise your own sweater. A Great Pyrenees dog,Angora rabbits, laying hens, roosters, special breedhens. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From Turnpike: Exit 63 Gray. Lefton Route 202, 5.4 miles; left at blinking light to Fal-mouth Road; 1.2 miles, right onto Nash Road. Firstfarm on left. From Route 302: Look for yellow signswith black goat at the end of Nash Road. From Port-land turn right, from Windham turn left onto NashRoad; go 0.8 mile. Farm on right.

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Ralph and Lisa Turner, 79 Wardtown Rd., FreeportCertified Organic Vegetable Farm OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR.

Grows certified organic vegetables for 175 CSAmembers and restaurants. You’ll get a tour of manystate-of-the-art techniques including used-cook-ing-oil furnaces to heat greenhouses; different sea-son extension techniques; greenhouses for cold-tol-erant crops all winter and warm-loving crops allsummer; variable frequency drive pump, drip, andefficient sprinkler heads for irrigation; and tractordriven equipment for soil preparation, seeding, cul-tivation, and harvesting. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Exit 22 from I-295. If coming from the north, turn left; if fromsouth, turn right. Routes 125 and 136 curve to theright in about 200 yards. Follow Routes 125 and 136for about another 1/2 mile. Right onto Route 125(Griffin Road). Follow for about 2.3 miles; GriffinRoad turns into Wardtown Road. Greenhouses andsign on the left side of Route 125 just before Flori-da Lake Conservation and Recreation Area.

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Pamela Harwood, 135 Longwoods Rd, Cumberland Alpaca FarmOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; BG

Full-service breeding and fiber farm. Meetalpacas; see what farm does with annual fiber har-vest. Spinning and weaving demos. Learn to make afelted soap “scrubby.” Farm store open for hand-knits and handwovens. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: 135 LongwoodsRoad (Route 9) is across from where Cross Roadintersects with Route 9. Between railroad tracks andBasil Provisions.

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Phillip & Lisa Webster, 24 Stevens Rd., Windham Sheep OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Pastoral landscape is one of few remaining inSouthern Maine. Visit sheep barns, talk with own-ers, sample lamb products. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: 24 StevensRoad (off Falmouth Road), Windham; 8 miles westof Portland, just off Route 302 in North Windham.

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October Corp., 15 Farm View Dr., New GloucesterDairy, Beef, PoultryOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Privately-owned working farm and businesscampus open to the public for exploration, recre-ation, education. Visitors can see Holstein herd,organic hens, Dutch Warmblood horses, familyfarmyard. Special farm activities on OFD includeegg collecting, hand milking, and feeding farmyardanimals. Market and Welcome Center will be openfor ice cream, sandwiches, and lots of farm-grownfruits, vegetables, eggs and cheeses. DDiirreeccttiioonnss::

Maine Turnpike Exit 63 in Gray. Bear right aftertollbooth toward Gray Village center. Stay in rightlane. At first intersection, go through light on Route115. Continue for 1.6 miles; turn left onto DepotRoad; go 2.8 miles to stopsign; turn left onto Route231/Intervale Road, then immediately left ontoMorse Road. Turn right into Pineland Campus.Welcome Center is first building on right.

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Matt & Kate Tufts, 74-B Penney Rd, New GloucesterAlpacas OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. HA

Demos of how easy it is to maintain and enjoyalpacas. Ongoing needle felting demos to makeyour own small needle-felted item. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: OffGloucester Hill Road, near Thompson’s Orchards.See Web site for directions.

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Peter & Claudia Risbara, 26 Randolph St, Portland Greenhouse - Vegetable SeedlingsOOFFDD:: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Will show people how to germinate seeds, trans-plant to larger containers. Will show many con-tainerized vegetable plants and the “Salad Bowl.”DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Portland, Outer Forest Avenue, RivertonFire Station. Turn onto Newton Street across fromfire station. Drive to end.

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Shaker Society, 707 Shaker Rd., New GloucesterDiversified/National Historic LandmarkOOFFDD:: Noon - 4:30 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Free: wagon rides, barn and museum tours, beeexhibit and hives, woodcarving demo, Kids’ FarmArt Activities. Livestock: Highland cattle, multiplebreeds of sheep and cats; Shaker Store and ShakerMuseum Reception Center open. Bake and plantsale; barbecue lunch. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: On State Route26 in New Gloucester. From South: Maine Turn-pike to Exit 63 (Gray). Follow Route 26A to 26;

take 26 about 8 miles to Shaker Village. FromNorth: Take Maine Turnpike to Exit 75 (Auburn);turn right to Route 100; go 1 mile, take right ontoRoute 122; follow Route 122 until you reachRoute 26; turn left, follow 26 about 2 miles toShaker Village.

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Knight Family, 781 County Road, WestbrookDairy OOFFDD:: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. HA; RR; BG

See the farm, cows, milking dairy tours, buttermaking, cheese making.

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Connie, Dick & Greg Sweetser19 Blanchard Road, Cumberland Apple Orchard OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; BG

Orchard tour featuring new apple tree plantingand drip irrigation system. Antique farm equip-ment on display. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Just off Route 9 Cum-berland Center.

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Nicole & Greg Carter, 362 Allen Rd., PownalAlpaca/Fiber Farm/ForestryOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Full-service alpaca farm with livestock for sale.Breeds Huacaya alpacas, sells fiber-related prod-ucts. Offers mini-barn kits, custom sawmill servic-es, and products. Farm store features premium nat-ural fibers, specialty woodworker/hobby lumber,hand-crafted wood items, and fruits and vegeta-bles. Please, no dogs. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From I-295 Exit22: Head west from Freeport village; left at end ofoverpass. Follow Pownal Road (becomes Elm-wood) into Pownal Center. Cross Route 9; stay onElmwood until ends at Allen Road; turn right. Sec-ond drive on left. From I-95 Exit 63: Take exit 63,turn right at light. From Gray Center go throughintersection, follow Route 115 east 1.5 miles. Leftonto Depot Road to Route 231. Turn left, thenimmediately right, onto Freeport Road (becomesAllen Road); 2 miles from Pineland Campus andGardens on left.

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Russell Black, 123 Black Road, Wilton Diversified Beef Farm/All Natural Grass Fed OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tours: grass-fed beef, pasture-raised Herefordhogs, maple-syrup facilties, bee/honey production.DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From Routes 2/4: turn onto MunsonRoad for 1 mile; turn right onto Black Road 1/2mile at end of road. From Farmington, turn left.From Jay, turn right onto Munson Road.

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Richard, Weslene, Andy, Sarah,and Douglas Marble853 Holley Road, FarmingtonDiversified Organic FarmOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA (somewhat); RR; BG.

Belted Galloways, calving in June, chickens in a“chicken tractor,” sheep and lambs, greenhouses,commercial kitchen. Organic crops growing insideand out, flower gardens, demo on grazing and fenc-ing, “Old Gunstock Barn” on premises; petting ofsheep, chicks hatching. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Route 27/4north out of Farmington. Keep right on Route 27;go about 2.5 miles; take right across little bridge.Holley Road, drive about 1/4 mile. Farm on leftwith sign.

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Paul and Karen Volckhausen1138 Happytown Road, Orland Diversified Organic Farm OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

In business for 31 years. raising 4 acres of organicvegetables and flowers, sheep, laying hens, turkeys,and pigs, with maple-sugar operation. Continuoustours explaining the farming operation, includinginformation about compost, green manure crops,weed control, and hoophouses. Will also discuss rais-ing animals as an important part of this sustainablefarm system. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From Ellworth: Take Route1 south 6 miles; turn right on Happytown Road, go5 miles, farm on left. From Bangor: Take Route 1A toEast Holden, turn right on Upper Dedham Road; in2 miles at fork, left on Bald Mountain Road. Go 2.5miles; turn left on Happytown Road. Go 2.5 miles;farm is on right.

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Jonathan Pierce and Deb Dik 133 Fitchburg Road, Waltham Dairy, Sheep, ChickensOOFFDD:: Noon - 4 p.m. HA (not bathrooms); RR

Diversified farm that uses organic practices. Herdof Jersey cows that are grass-fed and rotationallygrazed. The milk is sold in local stores and made intoartisan cheeses on the farm. Raises Targhee sheep,Haflinger ponies, pastured laying hens, meat birds,and gardens. On OFD: cheese-making demos, a CDof the cheese-making process, farm tours, cheesetasting. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Take 179 at the junction of1A/179 in Ellsworth Falls at Sunrise Glass. Go about11 miles. On the left you will see a red farm sign onFitchburg Road just before a bridge abutment. Fol-low Fitchburg Road about 3/4 mile, passing a pondand then coming into the farm yard.

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Paul and Andrew Birdsall90 Horsepower Farm Road, PenobscotDiversified Organic Farm OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. RR

This three-generation, small diversified organicfarm started in the mid-1970s raises MOFGA certi-fied organic market garden vegetables, dry beans,flowers, blueberries, storage crops. Sheep, pigs, layerchickens; 6 Suffolk Punch draft horses that do thefield and woods work. In spring, there are new chicksfor laying eggs and providing meat; ewes have lambsand sows have piglets. Farm tours on OFD. DDiirreecc--ttiioonnss:: North Penobscot off Route 15.

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Kenneth and Arnona Silsby144 Moosehill Road, Osborn Dairy Goat Farm OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Raises Nubian and Oberhasli dairy goats. Pettingpen for kids, cheese-making demo and tastings,goat-milk soap display, goat-milk fudge. Try yourhand at milking a goat. Get ready to show demo by4-H members. Educational displays. DDiirreeccttiioonnss::

From Bangor: Take Route 9 to Aurora; take Route179 about 4 miles; farm is on right. From Ellsworth:Take Route 179 about 24 miles; farm on left.

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Daniel B. and Gail J. VanWart16 Ellery’s Lane, Dedham Organic Wild BlueberryOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. RR; BG

Family owned since 1868. OFD activities:

overview of the harvesting and grading process oforganic native wild blueberries; reading of selectionsfrom “Life Raked In” by Gail J. VanWart, a bookinspired by the farm; opportunity to observe honey-bees at work; other farm activity. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Visitpeakedmountainfarm.com for map and directions.Ellery’s Lane is off Bald Mountain Road in Dedham.

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Barbara Brooks, 202 Partridge Cove Rd., LamoineDairy Goats/Cheesemaking, Fresh and Aged CheesesOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Come visit the goats; check out the new wood-fired pizza oven; try some gelato; cheese tasting.DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Follow Routes 3/1 or 1A to Ellsworth. AtMcDonald’s light turn left onto Route 1. See Luther-an Church on right, bear right onto Route 184. AtLamoine Town Hall on left, turn left onto Route 204.Seal Cove Farm is 2.5 miles on left on Route 204C(Partridge Cove Road).

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Richard Lawrence and Michael Scholz201 E. Benton Road, Albion Apple Cider ProcessorOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. RR

Located on the Albion Bread Farm, turns applesinto sweet cider — usually 3 gallons per bush of cus-tomer apples. See the 100-year-old press. Unlikely tohave apples in July. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From Albion Village,1 mile on Benton Road. Turn right on East BentonRoad, 1 mile, sign on right.

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Lois & Jack Brace, 443 Bartlett Rd., Mount VernonAlpacaOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. RR

Has 20 huacaya and suri alpacas, a guard llama,and Angora rabbits. Visit for a hands-on experience.Learn why they chose to raise alpacas and how theirfiber is processed. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Located on BelgradeStream, Bartlett Road is between Route 135 andWings Mills Road near the dam.

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Barbara Skapa2080 North Road, Mount VernonCow Milk Artisanal Cheese MakerOOFFDD:: Noon - 5 p.m.

French-style specialty cheeses. Small productionvolume.

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George & Bill Flood, 839 River Road, ClintonDairy FarmOOFFDD:: RR; BG (with prior notice)

Family farm open for tours of the milk and calfbarns, calving area, manure management system,new milking parlour. Visitors welcome to try feedingcalves. Farm and family members on hand to answerquestions. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From I-95: Exit 138 (fromnorth, take right off ramp; from south, take left) fol-low the Hinckley Road to Tardiff Road (take left). AtRiver Road take left. Farm entrance is on left at topof hill.

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S. Pogorek and M. Marron319 Norris Hill Road, MonmouthGoat Farm and Fiber Processing MillOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. RR; BG

Come meet the fiber, dairy, and meat goats andrabbits. Tour the mill and see how raw fleeces areturned into yarn and felted goods. Demos all dayinclude spinning and draft goats. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: 1.5

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miles from junction of Norris Hill Roadand Route 202 by Highmoor Farm.

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Doug and Linda Hartkopf16 Duck Pond Lane, Albion Organic Farm and Education CenterOOFFDD:: HA; RR; BG

Family-owned/-operated organicdairy farm offers educational programs,quality produces. Milks 50-60 Holsteinsand Jerseys for milk under Organic Val-ley Family Farm label. Their mission isto reconnect with soil to nurture plants,animals, and people who feed from theland; to sell nourishing products; and topromote quality education about sus-tainable, local agriculture. Active mem-bers of the Sebasticook Regional LandTrust in Unity. OFD activities include:ongoing tours; wheat to pretzel makingbaked in our clay oven (10:30 a.m.); milkto ice cream making (1 p.m.); inforegarding educational programs, SRLT,and Organic Valley. A petting area will beon hand as well as far products for sale.

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Peter & Jean Koons, 795 Pond Rd. SidneyGoat Dairy and Sheep FarmOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA

Flock of Alpine and Sanaan dairygoats and a flock of Katahdin sheep.They make cheese and yogurt fromgoats’ milk. Come and see the animalsand the cheesery. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: 4 milesnorth on Route 23 from Route 27; or 8miles south on Route 23 from Oakland.

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Denis Thoet29 Long Meadow Drive, West Gardiner Diversified Organic OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA

Hand tool demonstrations; gardentalks. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Take Route 126/9 westfrom Gardiner. Cross over I95/295; go 1mile; take left on Indiana Road; go 1 mileto farm on left.

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Red and Connie Laliberte3071 West River Road, SidneyAlpaca Farm OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; BG

Full-service alpaca farm with qualitygenetics, exceptional breeding stock,fiber animals, finished alpaca productsat farm store. If you’ve considered rais-ing alpacas, this mentor farm will workwith you in your venture. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: I-95, take Lyons Road, Sidney exit; northon exit take left on Lyons Road; south onexit take right on Lyons Road. Go to endof Lyons Road, take right on West RiverRoad; farm is 1/2 mile on left.

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Elizabeth and William Stover 1180 Tasker Road, AugustaSheep, Rabbits, Angora Goats, Chickens,Livestock and FiberOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA

Felting, spinning, knitting, fiber pres-entation of each animal. Old English“Babydoll” sheep, Angora goats and Ger-man Angoras penned close to demo

area. Kits for sale. My Monkie’s ClosetSock Monkies; Rachel’s Photography4x6 photo with animal of choice, $5.DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Route 105 out of Augusta atrotary about 4.5 miles, turn left at Spin-nakees DOT red sign. Go to end of road.

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Lincoln and Karen Sennett332 Bessey Ridge Road, Albion Apiary (Bees)OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. RR;BG

Tours of bee yards, extracting rooms,and packing facility. Observation hiveon display. Chance for kids to makebeeswax candles. Taste different varietiesof honey. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: 1.5 miles off Route202/9 (between China and Albion) onBessey Ridge Road.

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Mary Perry, 538 Augusta Rd., BelgradeDiversified Certified Organic FarmOOFFDD:: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. HA; RR; BG

A 40-acre farm built in 1870 on GreatPond. Horse- and oxen-powered, grow-ing organic flowers, herbs, and vegeta-bles. Two hi-tunnels for all-season grow-ing. Wool-spinning and knitting displaywith Romney sheep, bee demo withhoney bees. Pies, cookies, breads, soups,and vegetables for sale at farm stand. Pieslices and cookies available on OFD.They are fundraising for a land easementand love to talk about that process.DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Route 27 north, 2 milesnorth of Irving station in Belgrade.

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Dyan Redick519 Port Clyde Road, Port ClydeMaine State Micro Dairy; RegisteredSaanen Goats; DiversifiedOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; BG

Sheep, chickens, ducks, heritageturkey. Diversified offering raw milk,cheese, fiber, soaps. Raw milk/cheesesampling, spinning demo, upclose andpersonal with goats, cheesemaking info.DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Route 131, St. George Penin-sula. 14 miles to farm on right. 1 milebefore Port Clyde Village.

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Yvonne and Lance Taylor 15 Old County Road, WashingtonCashmere Goat Farm OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR; BG

About 50 cashmere goats, two horses,geese, chickens, a Great Pyrenees guarddog, and three peacocks. Talks aboutharvesting cashmere; showing raw anddehaired cashmere, yarn, and somecashmere items. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From Route17: Follow 220 through Washington. Atfirst four-way, turn left onto Old CountyRoad. From Route 3: Take 220 towardsWashington, turn right onto Old Coun-ty Road. Big red barn.

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Andrea and Allan Smith233 North Union Road, Union Diversified OrganicOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA

MOFGA-certified organic vegetable

gardens. Master Gardener vegetable andflower demo. Gardens, period garden,medicine wheel, rain-barrel irrigationsystem, fairy houses on display. Enjoypastoral views from historic 1787 farm-stead; visit with Scotch Highland Cattle,sheep, donkeys. Master Gardeners avail-able to answer questions. Knox-LincolnBeekeepers Assoc. will have beekeepingdisplay. Wool spinning, needle-felting,woodturning demos. Herbal refresh-ments. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From Union, west onRoute 17: First right after John Deeretractors on North Union Road. Go 0.25miles, first farm on right. Look for signs.

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Bill and Jeanne Johnson35 Ash Point Drive, Owls Head Vineyards, Dairy Goats, Honey Bees,ChickensOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Tours of vineyards/winery. Wine tast-ings, beekeeping displays. Open barn tomeet dairy goats. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Same roadas the Knox County Regional Airport.

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Patrick and Lorie Costigan151 Searsmont Road, AppletonLavender Farm OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR; BG

The first farm in Maine dedicated tocultivating lavender for myriad uses.DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Route 131, Appleton Village.East on Route 131 from Route 17; weston Route 131 from Route 3.

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Bruce and Wndy Reinemann1353 North Union Road, Union Diversified Sheep and VeggiesOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Self guided walking tours of the barn-yard garden and wooded pasture. DDiirreecc--ttiioonnss:: 3 miles up North Union Road offRoute 17.

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Brian and Jessica Farrar91 Old County Road, AppletonWater Buffalo Farm/MeatOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA (some); BG

Come see where the water buffaloroam. Enjoy ongoing educational dis-cussions all day about water buffalo andhear the farm story. See buffalo herdclose up. Water buffalo meat andsausages for sale along with farm T-shirts and hats. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From Cam-den: NW on Mechanic Street towardRoute 105. Right onto Route 105; follow11.2 miles. Left at Routes 105/131; goabout 2 miles. Take sharp right at W.Appleton Road. Follow 4.2 miles; left atOld County Road. From Belfast: SW onRoute 3 for 5.5 miles. Left onto Route131; continue 4.1 miles. Right at Route173; go 3.1 miles, left onto W.AppletonRoad. Go 1.1 miles; right at Old CountyRoad. It’s the farm on the hill.

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Brian Smith and Cheryl Denz12 Oyster River Road, ThomastonFarm MarketOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Farm market featuring primarily

locally grown and raised meats, veggies,wine, breads, coffee, cheeses. Farmerswill be present to talk about their prod-ucts. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: At the intersection ofRoutes 1/131, small pink building.

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Elmer and Holly Savage174 Barrett Hill Road, Union Livestock/Vineyard and Winery OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. RR

A working farm winery. Tour thevineyard where they grow 10 varieties ofcold, hardy hybrid grapes. See wild blue-berries in production; tour winerywhere fruit becomes some of Maine’smost unique, award-winning wines.Farm is home to herd of Belted Gallowaybeef cattle and a friendly sow, Lettuce.Free product samples. Visit www.Sav-ageOakes.com. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Farm is 0.7miles off Route 17 in Union, 15 mileswest of Rockland, 30 miles east ofAugusta. Barrett Hill Road is off Route17, opposite Route 131 South.

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Brian and Bonnie Robinson414 Cushing Road, FriendshipDiversified OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Family farm grows fruits and vegeta-bles the old way. Animals to view andpet. Saanen goats, wool sheep, donkey,pigs, rabbits, Heritage breeds ducks,geese, turkeys, chickens. Wool-spinningdemos. Music Ale House String Band.Free coffee, lemonade, muffins, cookies.Farm stand will be open. Museum of oldfarm tools in the greenhouse. DDiirreeccttiioonnss::

South Route 220 to Friendship; turn lefton Route 97; go 2 miles.

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Martha (Molly) Sholes315 Mount Pleasant St., West RockportValue-Added Integrated Blueberry FarmOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. RR

U-pick blueberries; tour fresh-packarea, equipment tour, kitchen where wemake six BB2 cranberry products. DDiirreecc--ttiioonnss:: 17-90 traffic light, 17 towardAugusta. Take first left; Mount PleasantRoad turns to dirt 2 miles from trafficlight. Road makes right angle turnaround yellow house, which is SpruceMountain Blueberries. Will be sign.

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Edward, Virginia and Dennis Reardon 77 Liberty Road, Washington Berry Farm (Blueberries, Raspberries,Strawberries)OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR; BG

We will be touring our various berryfields, explaining our production prac-tices, the varieties that we grow and theharvesting procedures. Additionally wewill visit our greenhouse and vegetablepatch where we grow the majority of theproduce prepared in our cafe sold in ourfarm store. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From Augusta:Route 17 towards Rockland; left ontoRoute 220 towards Washington Village.From Rockland: Take Route 17 towardsAugusta; right onto Route 220 towardsWashington Village. Farm is 2.7 miles on

right from Routes 17/220.

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Keith and Constance Bodine 347 Carroll Road, Union Winery and DistilleryOOFFDD:: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Free wine/spirit tasting; hikingtrail/picnic area; sheep and lambs; barntour. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Route 17 to Union,turn on Shepherd Hill Road; go 2 miles.Turn right on Carroll Rd.; go 0.3. miles.

LINCOLN

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Wayne and JoAnn Myers1749 Finntown Road, WaldoboroDiversified Livestock and Organic Berryand Plant FarmOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. BG

Historic farm preserves 10 endan-gered livestock breeds; offers hand spin-ners wool from four sheep breedsincluding British Soays, the oldest ofEuropean domestic breeds; maintainscertified organic teaching and demo gar-dens. Learn about Maine-raised dyeplants, antique spinning wheels/looms,and a traditional French Canadian out-door bake oven. PYO raspberries, trailsof heriloom vegetables and unusualberries. Bird watchers’ trail to HavenerPond. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: To Finntown Roadfrom Route 1: Finntown Road is a rightturn 4 miles north of Moody’s Diner, ora left turn 1 mile south of the Routes1/90 intersection. Go 3.5 miles onFinntown Road. Note: Finntown Roadstreet numbers are NOT sequential.

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Robert and Erin Weintraub559 Friendship Road, WaldoboroAlpaca Breeder; Sustainable PracticeOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Learn about sustainable practicefarming and how alpacas, ducks andgeese, and high-profit produce help afarm become sustainable. DDiirreeccttiioonnss::

Route 220 south from Route 1 towardsFriendship about 1 mile; “All Play” onright; 220 bears left up slight hill; lookfor yellow swinging sign on right 0.5mile towards river on dirt road.

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Andy Williamson423 Augusta Road, JeffersonVegetable, Beef, Pork and OrchardOOFFDD:: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Farmstand has a variety of produce,meat, samples, and information. Wagonride tours of the farm, walking tour ofgreenhouses and barnyard, and babyanimal barn too. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: On Route32 in Jefferson; 2.5 miles south of Route17, 2 miles north of Route 126.

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Carolyn and Alton JohnsonRicki and Randall Waltz672 Atlantic Highway, WarrenAlpaca FarmOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR; BG

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display. Farm store open with a varietyof alpaca-made items. Info on alpacamanure to enrich gardens. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: 8miles from Moody’s Diner on Route 1on right.

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Taryn Hammer and Ben Marcus98 Townhouse Road, Whitefield Diversified Organic Farm OOFFDD:: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Come learn about community-sup-ported agriculture and taste test somelocal food from the café. DDiirreeccttiioonnss::

www.sheepscotgeneral.com.

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Derilyn Nelson and Shawn Gregory335 Pond Road, NewcastleGoat and Horse FarmOOFFDD:: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Breeds and sells rare Miniature SilkyFainting, Tennessee Fainting, and Niger-ian Dwarf goats; miniature horses; sportponies; and more. Several other animals,as well as Maine-made products for sale.Carriage rides and yummy food avail-able. Lots of interaction, baby animals,and products and animals for sale.DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From Route 1 in Newcastle:Take exit for Route 215; go about 2miles. Watch for farm sign on right.From south of Newcastle: Take Route 1to Damariscotta exit. Go straight off theexit to stopsign; left on Academy HillRoad, follow to end. Left onto Route215. Farm is 1.5 miles on right.

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WiscassetNonprofit Education Farmwith Resident DairyOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR; BG

A non-profit educational farm andhome to a resident dairy farm. MasterGardeners’ demo garden, communitygardens, and a school garden. Baby ani-mals, milking demos, dairy taste tests,garden tours, and Master Gardeners onhand to answer questions.

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Marty Elkin and Mary Ann Haxton106 Black Mountain Road, SumnerDiversified Sheep FarmOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Display of handmade, natural-fiberitems. People’s choice determines win-ners and “best in show.” Categoriesincude garments, accessories, hearth andhome, original design, local fiber, needlefelting, youth. Classes offered on Website FMI. Learn about washing woodusing solar thermal hot water, carding,hand spinning, and natural-dyed yarn.Sheep, chickens, and a draft horse. Pas-ture walks: learn about rotational graz-ing improving fields. Wool products andmaple syrup for sale. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: FromRoute 26 at Trap Corner (Old Perham’sMineral Store Corner): East on Route219 about 7 miles. Watch for DOT farmsign. Left onto Greenwoods Road atclosed store. Watch for second farm sign;left at next opportunity (Black Moun-

tain Road). Farm is 1/2 mile on the left.Sign above mailbox. From Route 4 inNorth Turner: West on Route 219.Watch for farm sign. Turn right afterclosed store; follow directions above.

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Beverly and Brian Hendricks571 Norway Road, WaterfordDiversified Farm Practicing OrganicMethods, No Till GardeningOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Sustainable gardening using no till,small greenhouse that extends seasons(no heat); practice self sufficiency.DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Route 118, Waterford.

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Patricia Verrill11 Kittridge Brk Road, West Paris Vegetable (Mixed)OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. BG

Farm represents a great deal of handlabor and intensive planting with purity,practicality, and diligent care. Offersgreat food catered by Anna Sysko, grow-er-chef, who has gardened in the West-ern Maine mountains since 2006. Shemakes pastries and prepares dinners forCafe DiCocoa in Bethel and caters manyeating events throughout the area. Shecreates menus that are appropriately sea-sonal and sources at least 50 percent ofthe foods locally. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: FromNorth or South: Travel Route 26 to WestParis; take Route 219 east; go 3.1 miles,turn right onto Tuelltown Road. Go 1.4miles, turn left onto Kittridge BrookRoad (dirt road); go 0.2 miles; farm onleft. If traveling Route 219 from east,look for Tuelltown Road on left after theSumner/West Paris town line.

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Jaycee and Cindy Creps316 Back Street, Hebron Flower FarmOOFFDD:: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Flower farm with hardy perennials,flowering shrubs for gardens, walkways,and courtyards. Grows extensive cutflower fields for arrangements for home,business functions, country weddings.Meet at hoop house at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.for guided tours of cut-flower fields, fol-lowed by bouquet-making demos. Infor-mal tours all day. See Web site for infor-mation on hours, seminars and events atthe Farm. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: 1.4 miles off Route119; watch for DOT signs.

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Maurice and Gloria Hadley1 Gates Hill Road, West Paris Registered Haflinger PoniesOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA (partially); RR(when necessary)

Has chickens, Guinea hens, andpigeons. Registered Haflinger poniesused for show parades and as hobby andlearning. Will do harnessing demos andforecart/wagon rides. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: FromLewiston/Auburn or Gray: North toRoute 26. North from Norway/Parisabout 4 miles; cemetery on right, then 4corners. Right onto Stearns Hall Road.Go 0.7 miles; right onto Gates Hill Road.Farm is on corner of Stearns and Gates.

Park on Gates or in yard. From Bethel:Route 26 south about 4 miles fromRoute 219 intersection at Trap Corner.Go past chip mill on right; less than 1mile, go left onto Stearns Hill Road. Fol-low directions above. There will be signson 26 and at our turn.

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Carole and Richard Duplessis436 Bog Road, Mason Twp.Garden Center OOFFDD:: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Behind-the-scenes tours. DDiirreeccttiioonnss::

Off Route 2 onto Bog Road.

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Wayne Thurston45 Mineral Springs Road, PeruDiversifiedOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. RR; BG

Diversified vegetable garden with onehigh tunnel, maple syrup, hay, logging(tree farm), animals (hens, alpacas, twohorses). Farm tours, including gardens,high tunnel. Hands-on activities, foodand recipes, tractor rides on wagon.DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From 108, turn onto MainStreet in Peru at blinking light; 3 miles,follow signs.

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Kenneth and Gladys Swett89 Swett Road, Carmel Deer FarmOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Herd of over 100 red deer; offers farmtours showing red deer and deer-fencinghandling facilities. They will explainhow deer are handled and raised, andanswer questions. Venison available. Hayrides offered (weather permitting).DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Starting from the junction ofRoutes 2/69, take 69 west about 0.5miles. Left onto Cook Road for about 3miles; at first four corners, left ontoSwett Road. Go 0.5 miles to end of road.

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David and Lynn Dow 483 Nokomis Road, CorinnaLlama Farm OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. BG

Learn about natural-fiber benefits,small acreage, and earth-friendly llamas.Products available. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From I-95, Exit 157: Route 7 north. Left afterapple orchard onto Williams Road; 1mile past Nokomis High School. Turnright onto Nokomis Road; third drive-way on left.

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Jim and Norma Corliss27 Trundy Road, Newburgh Christmas TreesOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Farm tour includes demos of mow-ing, shearing, herbicide and fertilizerapplications. Tape of owners’ appear-ance on Martha Stewart Living dis-cussing types of trees, care in home, anddisposal. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: I-95 Exit 174. Easton Route 69 to second stopsign (Ken-nebec Road). West on Kennebec 5.8miles Trundy Road on right.

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Gary and Patty Treworgy3876 Union Street, LevantDiversified Family FarmOOFFDD:: Noon - 4 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Experience agriculture on a Mainefamily farm. Enjoy scenic walks by theapple orchard, pumpkin patch, cornmaze, and vegetable garden. Bring a pic-nic basket and enjoy lunch in our picnicarea, then treat your family to dessert atTwigs Ice Cream. Visit the petting zoo,see dairy goats. Hay rides offered aroundthe farm. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: I-95 Exit 184; gowest 10 miles on Route 222. Farm is onleft.

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Nancy Ruggeri1340 Southgate Road, Argyle TwpGoat/Sheep Fiber Farm OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Raises Pygora Goats, American miniCheviot sheep, and two Angora rabbitsfor fiber. Visitors can see the animals andtheir fiber, from raw fiber to yarn andknit products. Owner will demo handspinning and discuss care of animals andhow fiber becomes wearable products.DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From South: I-95 North Exit199; bear right onto Route 16. Take firstleft (about 1/4 mile) onto Route 116.Approx 6.5 miles on left. From North: I-95 South Exit 217 towardHowland/LaGrange. Left onto ME 6,right onto ME 6 (Coffin Street). Slightleft onto ME 6 (Bridge Street). Rightonto Route 116; 15.1 miles on right.

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Steve and Diana Hobart160 Mountain Road, Blanchard TwpAmerican Buffalo and Maple SyrupFarmOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

See herd of 50+ American buffaloand how they’re raised and handled.Catch a hayride to the sugar house fortour. Take pictures of your kids on a1928 jitterbug. Browse through giftshop. Sample maple syrup on ice cream.Will be selling lunch from chuck wagon(buffalo burgers, buffalo chili dogs, redhot dogs, other goodies). Visitwww.breakneckridgefarm.com. DDiirreecc--ttiioonnss:: North from Bangor on Route 15to Monson. Come into town, take sharpleft onto Blanchard Road; go 4.5 miles.Go through four corners onto MountainRoad for 0.5 miles.

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Gene and Mary Margaret Ripley62 Merrills Mills Road, Dover-FoxcroftDiversified Organic Farm OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Flowering perennial plants and hard-to-find organic medicinal herbs avail-able for sale and viewing. Farm tour; seethe inside workings of a CertifiedOrganic vegetable farm. Sample new andunusual vegetable varieties that are best-sellers at farmers markets. Check out in-ground greenhouse production; learnabout popular Community SupportedAgriculture program. Bring kids to visit

lambs and baby chicks. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: TakeRoute 7 north from Dexter 7-8 miles.Right onto Merrills Mills Road. Go 1/3mile; farm on left.

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Lee and Everett Worcester356 Lyford Road, OrnevilleBlueberry - Low Bush OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Demo of picking berries in the field,showing how they are cleaned andprocessed ready for the customer to eat.DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From Bangor: Take I-95North to LaGrange Exit (Routes 6/16).Go toward Milo through LaGrange forabout 11; bear left on LyfordRoad/Route 11. Farm is 1.4 miles on theleft at the top of the hill; farm stand bythe road. From Newport: Route 7through Dexter to Dover-Foxcroft. Leftat first light and right at next. Right onRoute 6/16 by post office. Go 14 miles toMilo; downtown, turn right on Routes6/16. Just after crossing Piscataquis Riverbridge, take right on Route 11/LyfordRoad. Follow directions above.

SAGADAHOC

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Jim and Jon Economou112 Swango Drive, Woolwich Diversified Vegetable, Poultry, Pork andBeefOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Utilizing sustainable farming meth-ods. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Route 128 in Woolwich.Look for farm sign on pine tree.

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Brenda Albertson155 Horsetail Hill Road, MadisonHorse Farm/Riding CenterOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR

View horses; learn about riding pro-grams, camps, after-school programs.Demos by students. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: 10 milesnorth of Skowhegan (Route 201) toRoute 43 East towards Athens; 1 mile onright.

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Wendy and Mark Sheriff234 Dexter Road, St. Albans Orchard FarmOOFFDD:: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Small, diversified farm. Main crops:apples and other fruits, blueberries,pears, peaches, vegetables. Farm standopen. Animals to feed: goats, sheep,chickens. Info for care of fruit trees andanimals; tours, demonstrations. Greatfamily day. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From Route 7Newport, Williams Road to Route 43.Left on 43, right on Dexter Road. Followsigns.

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Douglas and Heather Donahue461 Webb Road, Pittsfield Organic Dairy Farm OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA (some of thefarm); BG (10-15 people)

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farm. Farm tours, product sampling/forsale. On-farm creamery producesyogurts, cheeses, variety of fresh dairyproducts. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: I-95 Exit 150,Goweston Weeks Rd. to Crawford Rd.(on left). At stopsign, right on Webb Rd.Farm is 1.5 miles on right at top of hill.

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Billi Barker, 526 Dexter Rd., St. Albans Organic VegetablesOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. RR

Value-added farm. Wood-fired clayoven; offers pizza made from farm-grown vegetables. Tours. Organic vegeta-bles, greenhouse, young orchard, value-added bakery, certified catering kitchen,chickens. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From St. Albans: Atblinking light, left on Route 43 easttowards Corinna. Go 2 miles; left ontoDexter Road. Farm is 2 miles on left,purple house with orange trim.

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Judith and Everett Dimock97 Orchard Road, MadisonOrchard OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Activities include orchard wagonrides, tours of storage and packing facil-ities, cider mill, retail store. Demos ofhorticultural procedures; equipment orproducts will depend on the weather.

DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From Skowhegan: Route 201north to Lakewood golf course; left ontoGolf Course Road. At next stopsign,right onto Route 43. Second left ontoOrchard Road; farm is at end; look forsigns at all of these turns. From MadisonVillage: Follow Route 43 east to OrchardRoad; look for directional signs.

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Marie Ring 1005 New Sharon Road, Starks Alpaca Farm OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA

Has 11 alpacas, 12 laying chickens,large vegetable garden, 100+ highbushblueberries. Guiding principles arediversification and sustainability.Alpacas are shorn once a year; fleece issent to a mill for processing. Farm usesfun information/quiz handouts for chil-dren, and large photo display of daily lifeon an alpaca farm for children andadults. Visitors can pet the alpacas for ahands-on experience. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Route134 in Starks, 4.7 miles off Routes 2/27.Look for sign.

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Marie Kirven, 408 Dexter Rd., St. Albans Lavender; Walking/Bird WatchingOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. HA; RR (portable

toilet handicapped accessible)Growing lavender in Maine; lavender

tasting and tea samples. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: I-95to Exit 150; take Somerset Ave. towardsPittsfield. Left onto Route 152 towardsHartland; straight over Route 2 at blink-ing light towards Hartland. At stopsignin Hartland (Moose Lake Market), rightonto Routes 152/43; go to St. AlbansCenter. At blinking light, right ontoCorinna Road; go 3-4 miles, turn leftonto Dexter Road. Follow signs to farm.

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Jason and Carrie Tessier337 Malbon Mills Road, SkowheganFamily Farm - Raising Meat NaturallyOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA

Specializes in rabbit/duck for meat.Has own state-inspected processingfacility. Tours, hay talk. Educating otherson value of small homestead, trainingoxen, composting. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Route 2 toCanaan from Skowhegan. At the “eddy”after Coburn Park, take left onto MalbonMills Road, 1.5 miles on right.

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Martha Tudgay24 Cemetery Road, St. AlbansNigerian Dairy Goats and MoreOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Nigerian dairy goats, English Angorarabbits, mini horses, heritage chickens.Mingle, learn about the everyday func-tions of a hobby farm. DDiirreeccttiioonnss::

Routes 151/143 to Palmyra Rd. Rightonto Cemetery Rd. White farm on left.

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Mary O’Donnell, Main St., CanaanOrganic Produce OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA

Make-and-take herb terrarium.DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From North: Take 23 south1.4 miles. From South: Take 201 northfrom Fairfield; right onto 23 north; go 5miles. Look for sign.

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Bettina Doulton367 Youngtown Road, LincolnvilleVineyardOOFFDD:: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. RR; BG

An active winery and vineyard withextensive gardens. Vineyard tours, freeBBQ from noon to 2 p.m., wine tastingsall day. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Between Routes 1/52.

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G Evelyn “Ellie” Richardson277 Bangor Road, UnityDaylily FarmOOFFDD:: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are known as“the perfect perennial.” Grows over 600varieties in raised beds. Each plant isnamed and registered with the American

Hemerocallis Society. Flowers will be infull bloom. Demos of digging, dividing,and planting. Pamphlets with this infor-mation available. One free daylily perfamily; cold beverage, snacks, and more.DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Routes 202/9 (BangorRoad), 2.5 miles north of Unity Village.

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Jim & Amy Grant, 67 Perkins Rd., BelfastAlpaca and SheepOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; BG

Raises over 30 alpacas and Icelandicsheep, plus chickens and turkeys. Mid-sized fibermill on site; they spin theirown line of yarn. They also ownCarrabassett Soap Co., in its 14th year,making soap at the farm as well. DDiirreecc--ttiioonnss:: From Route 1: Head south fromBelfast. Look for Aubuchon Hardwareon the right. Take next right (PerkinsRoad). Farm is 1/2 mile on the right.

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Lee and Mary Anne Kinney200 Abbott Road, Knox MapleOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; BG

Demos of cream-, candy-, and sugar-making; tours through the woods to seesap lines and learn about syrup-makingprocess. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: See Web site.

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Lisa Packard (Education Director)66 Monroe Highway, BrooksPermaculture Farm OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. RR

An education center and permacul-ture demo site. Fields, forests, and gar-dens serve as a living classroom forworkshops, skill shares, apprenticeships,and youth programs. Tours, scavengerhunts, and games help you learn aboutthe perennial food plants in their forestand kitchen gardens. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: 1/3mile from center of Brooks; from theintersection of Routes 7/139, go 1/3 mileeast on 139; farm on left.

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Corry Pratt and Robin Fowler141 Crosby Brook Road, Unity Alpaca Farm OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Educational, visitor center. Retail

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store, spinning demonstrations, tours,compost samples. Knitting patternsavailable. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Off Route 220 nextto the Common Ground Fair entrance.

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Sandy George and Diana George Chapin 512 North Ridge Road, MontvilleDiversified Family Farm, Greenhouse,Heirloom Plant and Seed NurseryOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Old-fashioned, open-pollinatedplants common in early American/Vic-torian gardens; many native toMaine/U.S. Includes edible, medicinal,practical plants for fiber, dye, and fra-grance; flowers for cutting and drying;plants for conservation of bees and but-terflies. Sweeping view of interior Mid-coast from this farm, settled by a Revolu-tionary War soldier in 1804. Heirloomvegetable, herb, and edible-flower tast-ing; antique shop and sundries on prem-ises. Owners will answer questions aboutseed saving. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From Belfast:From Route 1 overpass, go 14.5 mileswest on Route 3; right onto North RidgeRoad; farm is 2.5 miles on right. From220 south of Route 3: From intersectionof Routes 3/220 in Liberty, go east 2.5miles; left onto North Ridge Road; farmis 2.5 miles on right. From 220 north ofRoute 3: From Routes 220/137 inters. inKnox, go about 5 miles south on 220; leftonto Center Montville Road; go 1 mileto intersection Montville’s Town House;right onto North Ridge Road; farm is 1mile on left.

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Don and Kim Roos29 Hatch Knoll Road, JonesboroGoat Dairy and Organic Berry FarmOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Family-run farm. Farm tours, tractorrides, milking and hoof-trimmingdemos, milk and cheese tasting. Info ongoat meat, goat milk, and local foodimportance. Field tours and organicgrowing discussions during tours. Theyhope to have coloring sheets for childrenand a children’s farm activity. Somewood trails for folks to enjoy. Childrenof various ages will answer questionsfrom younger kids and maybe do ascheduled “life on the farm” panel.DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Route 1 to Jonesboro; takeRoute 187 (Bay Road). Quick left ontoHatch Knoll Road. Farm on corner.

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Aaron Bell and Carly DelSignore25 Tide Mill Road, EdmundsDiversified Organic Farm OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. HA; RR

Learn how your food is grown; they’llshow you what they love to do. Learnabout their organic, holistic approach tofarming and growing nourishing food.The seventh, eighth, and ninth genera-tions of Bells produce organic milk,dairy products, meats, produce; practicesustainable forestry; offer educationalopportunies. Taste BBQ chicken anddelicious raw milk. Hayrides at 11 a.m.

and 1 p.m. Pet a calf and baby chicks.DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Just off Route 1 in Edmunds,2 miles north of intersection of Routes1/189 in Whiting.

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Chris and John Bozak33 Colburn Way, LebanonPick-Your-Own Raspberries, Blueber-ries and PeachesOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR

Family owned, pick-your-own freshblueberries. Visit our farm store for ourhome-made james, local raw honey,maple syrup, other items. Music. Wagonrides 12-3 p.m. Make butter. Bring yourlunch and stay for the day. DDiirreeccttiioonnss::

See www.berrybestfarm.com.

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Keven and Darlene Ham231 Blueberry Hill Farm Road, ActonPick-Your-Own Highbush BlueberriesOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Ten acres of pick-your-own highbushblueberries. For OFD, a variety of bakedbueberry goodies and free recipes. Farmequipment on display. Visit miniatureanimals and our crested Polish hens.DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Off Foxes Ridge Road.

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Pamela and Shawn Randall314 Line Road, Buxton Alpaca FarmOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. HA; BG

Has 15 alpacas, cria, a guard llama,chickens, Muscovy ducks, Nigeriandwarf goats, barn kittens, rabbit. Bring apicnic, eat in the meadow. Visit farmstore for alpaca gifts; stroll through fiberstudio, sign up for a class. Watch demoson spinning, weaving, felting; listen tothe fiddler. New: “Wee Barn PuppetShow” Nicholas alpaca and friends’showtimes are noon and 2 p.m. DDiirreecc--ttiioonnss:: Take Route 25; at blinking lightafter Nicely’s Market, left onto DingleySprings Road. Go to end; at stopsign, goright onto Dingley Springs Road. Farmis 0.3 miles on left going up hill. Look forthe red barn and outbuildings. About 5miles from center of Gorham.

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Jim and Deb Georgitis286 Arundel Road, KennebunkportDiversified Organic Sustainable FarmOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA

This 26-acre farm is dedicated toindependent farm living. Large vegetablegarden, fruit trees, berry bushes, grapes,large herb garden, bee hives, sugar shack.Hoop house for extended growing sea-sons. Raises 30 chickens for eggs, hasbreeding flock of seven sheep for meatand fiber, has two alpacas and an Ango-ra rabbit for fiber. Owners eager to showthe average family how they can growtheir own vegetables, get eggs from theirchickens, supplement their diet withwholesome foods produced in theirbackyards. Fiber and yarn, both hand-spun and commercially prepared, fromtheir sheep for sale. Ongoing demo of

fiber preparation and spinning all day.Maple syrup for sale. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: FollowLog Cabin Road off Route 1 in Arundel.Turn onto Goose Rocks Road; go 2miles, bear right. Go 0.6 miles; turn rightonto Arundel Road. Sign at driveway.

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Elaine Clark and David Patterson111 Watson Hill Road, LimerickIcelandic Sheep and MoreOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA

Icelandic sheep, Pygora goats, smallorchard, garden, Icelandic chickens. Pelt-ing sheep and goats; fiber sheep to yarndemo; felting wool demo; vegetableidentification; lamb and goat meat tosample. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: Route 11 Limerickto Emery Corner Rd.; left on Watson HillRd. Farm is 1/2 mile on left, sign on tree.

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Clint and Rachel Harris 262 Buzzell Road, Dayton Diversified Dairy, Beef,and Vegetable FarmOOFFDD:: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Free hayrides through the fields andvegetable gardens explaining grass-baseddairy and beef operation and vegetablegrowing. “Lunch on the Land” picnicfeaturing farm-raised products includ-ing hamburgers, corn, milk. Proceedsbenefit Goodwins Mills MethodistChurch. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: West Route 5 fromSaco; left onto Route 35, first left ontoBuzzell Road, 1 mile on left.

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Marcia MacDonald and DesmondWilliams, 301 Long Plains Rd., BuxtonAlpaca FarmOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. HA; BG

Alpaca farm with herd of 50. Learnwhat they do with the exquisitely softwool. The only alpaca farm in Mainethat uses natural dyes exclusively; growsmany of its dye plants. Learn aboutalpacas and natural dyes. Demos includ-ing indigo dyeing all day. Beautiful yarnand products for sale. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: FromPortland, Outer Congress Streetbecomes Route 22; follow into Buxton; 1mile past post office on left.

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Ellen and Jack McAdam201 Hanson Ridge Road, SpringvaleDiversified OrchardOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR; BG

Seventh gen. diversified family farmspecializing in high-quality apples andother tree fruit. PYO and ready-pickedfruit available. Pumpkins, wintersquashes, fall-bearing raspberries in sea-son. Capt. Jack’s famous apple ciderdonuts made here. Animal area, fairy vil-lage, on-premises hiking. DDiirreeccttiioonnss::

From Route 109, take Route 202 west 1/2mile to Hanson Ridge Rd.

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Donna Ferrera2 Oakhill Road, Shapleigh Alpaca FarmOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; BG

Farm sits on 76 acres of beautifulmountain ranges. Visit colorful, award-

winning alpaca herd, and Alpaca Shoppefor many beautiful alpaca gifts. Alpacatours; walk an alpaca; refreshments.Donna will answer any questions youhave about alpacas. Bring a lawn chairand enjoy a relaxing day.

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Pamela Drew, 233 Limerick Rd., ArundelAlpaca Fiber Farm OOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA

Maintains herd of about 20 alpacasfor their luxuriously soft, warm, light-weight fiber. General info on alpacas,their fiber, and their health and care.Spinning and weaving demos available.Farm store open. Yarns from theiralpacas spun at Maine fiber mills; fin-ished products such as socks, scarves,hats, gloves, and mittens available.Refreshments. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: From south:Take Route 1 about 2 miles north ofdowntown Kennebunk. At light turn leftonto Limerick Road. Farm is 1 mile onleft. From North: Exit 32 Biddeford, takeRoute 1 South about 3.5 miles to light;turn right onto Campground Road. Go1 mile to end; turn left onto LimerickRoad. Go 0.8 miles. Farm on right.

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Gerard and Theresa Rivard110 Blanchard Road, SpringvalePick-Your-Own Blueberriesand RaspberriesOOFFDD:: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. RR (outhouse); BG

Pick your own blueberries/raspber-ries. Visit fields and gardens; peek in newhoophouse growing hydroponic toma-toes. Enjoy a variety of blueberry good-ies and recipes. Sign up for newsletter atwww.rivardfarm.com. DDiirreeccttiioonnss:: FromSanford: Route 202 to Hanson’s RidgeRoad; continue to Blanchard Road. Stayleft at the fork; third place on the left.

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Paula Ickeringill and Wendy Turner621 Haley Road, Kittery Point AlpacaOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. HA

Full-time farm selling champion

and Bolivian huacaya alpacas in allcolors for breeding/fiber compan-ions, plus fiber products. See alpacas,mini-donkeys, Shetland sheep,ducks, geese. Watch demos: spinning,knitting, weaving, alpaca obstaclecourse. Learn about alpacas and theirluxurious fiber in our new barn, rainor shine. Shop area’s largest selectionof alpaca socks/accessories, farm-grown fleece, roving, yarn, hand-knititems. Refreshments. DDiirreeccttiioonnss::

From I-95 take Exit 2. Follow Route236 south to Kittery traffic circle.Turn right at Bagel Caboose; followRoute 236, which becomes Route 103east. At 3.6 miles, Kittery Point Citgois on the right. Bear left at triangleonto Haley Road.

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Ramona, John and Carolyn Snell1000 River Road, Buxton Diversified Vegetable and Fruit, FlowersOOFFDD:: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA (partially);

RR; BGGreenhouses and fields open. Small

group tours, walking, will follow theinterests of the group. Pull some garlic,taste some pickles, check out carrots andbeets. PYO raspberries likely. DDiirreeccttiioonnss::

10 miles north of Saco on Route 112; 15miles west of Portland on Route 22, turnonto Route 112.

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Rodney and Jodie Dyer1 Brock Road, LymanDairy Heifers, Meat, Maple SyrupOOFFDD:: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. HA; RR

Small family farm raises lots of theirown food and are getting into more ofselling products raised on the farm.Raises dairy replacement heifers, beef,meat birds, rabbits, pigs; does maplesyrup. They’ll show people how to raisesome of their own food. OFD: Pancakebreakfast with their own homemadesausage and maple syrup. Will show youhow to make butter and yogurt.

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