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Code	County	Region	Open Spaces	More Info?	Profile
AND-01	Androscoggin County	Kennebec Valley	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	35 acre diversified farm in central Maine. 6 acres of organic vegetables and raspberries marketed through a 100+ member CSA; ten acres of orchard- selling wholesale and retail; farm stand open Sept.-Nov.; turkeys, laying hens, pigs, sheep for food and fiber; hand tools and work horses for cultivation; wreath and X-mas tree business.
AND-02	Androscoggin County	Kennebec Valley	2-3	More Info	105 acre certified organic family farm with 3-4 acres in vegetables and 10 acres under cultivation. Wide variety of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruits marketed to stores and restaurants. Freestanding solar greenhouse plus 5 large plastic greenhouses. Apprentice housing is tent-like yurts. We enjoy eating the great food we produce, playing music, and cooling off in our new farm pond!
AND-03	Androscoggin County	Kennebec Valley	1-2	More Info	Diverse mixed vegetable, fruit, flower, and herb farm on 150-year-old family farmstead in western Maine with beautiful views of the Presidential range to the west. Also an opportunity to work in a small farm-based antique business.
AND-04	Androscoggin County	Kennebec Valley	2	More Info	Ideal opportunity for those committed to both social justice and sustainable agriculture! Apprentice works 3 days in urban community gardens in Lewiston and 2.5 days at small collective farmstead in nearby Greene. Learn about urban and rural agriculture, community organizing skills, and work with a diverse group of people. Housing in Greene with 6-12 other people, pond, and plenty of land to explore.
AND-05	Androscoggin County	Kennebec Valley	1 or a couple	More Info	Mount Apatite is located in Auburn, country setting on 24 acres with an acre of cultivated gardens. I produce enough for market but on small scale. Grown are a wide range of vegetables, herbs & lots of flowers. Preserve and dry a lot of what’s grown. For more info: www.cookincarol.com.
ARO-05	Aroostook County	Aroostook	1 or a couple	More Info	350 acre farm on the Aroostook River. Reclaiming pasture for the raising and management of organically grown buffalo. Livestock care includes bison feeding, roundups, birthings, haying. Other projects: Pole barn raisings, land clearing, fencing, wood splitting and orchard maintenance. Farm is also a hunting lodge business.
CUM-03	Cumberland County	South Coast	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	Crystal Spring Community Farm raises organic produce, meat, and eggs for a 250 member CSA and one farmer’s market. The farm sits on 362 acres (40 cultivated and in pasture) within the town of Brunswick, 1.5 miles from the ocean, 2 miles from Bowdoin College and within easy travel to Portland and beautiful coastal towns and beaches to the north and south. We offer an apprenticeship that teaches management skills to those seeking to run diversified farms.
CUM-06	Cumberland County	South Coast	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	12 acre nonprofit organic vegetable farm located on the Saco River with 5 acres in production. MOFGA certified organic produce, herbs, vegetable seedlings, annuals and perennials are offered for sale at farmers’ markets, farm stand, wholesale accounts and innovative CSA. 19th century renovated farm house / barn, 3 greenhouses and 4 walk-in tunnels for extending the season. The farm also serves as an educational and community resource providing training and hands-on experiences for volunteers who help farm staff grow fresh organic produce some of which is donated to the local emergency food system.
CUM-10	Cumberland County	South Coast	1	More Info	Farm is located on the South Coast in Freeport, Maine and is a grass-based cow/calf livestock operation specializing in breeding and marketing purebred Belted Galloway cattle. Farm operates on 260 acres, 115 are pasture/hay field and 145 acres of managed timber.
FRA-03	Franklin County	Western Mountains	1	More Info	We are a grass-based, diversified farm in Northern Franklin County in an area rich with outdoor activities. Our primary focus is our organic grass-fed beef, veal, Berkshire pork, and organic dairy. We bottle milk in glass bottles and produce a variety of aged and fresh cheeses. We are currently building up our wholesale accounts, but we also sell from the farm and at farmers markets.
HAN-01	Hancock County	Downeast	3	More Info	Diversified farm with organic market vegetables (2 acres), storage crops and livestock (sheep, pigs, chickens). Employs Suffolk workhorses for farm and woods work. Fifteen acres tilled. Certified organic vegetables sold at Farmers’ Market, local restaurants and business. Produce hay, small grains for own use. Composting program employing turner & tractor.
HAN-02	Hancock County	Downeast	1-2	More Info	Goat dairy/cheese making business on 20 acres near Blue Hill, Maine. Milk 100 goats and make cheese year-round. We market all products ourselves at farmers’ markets and to stores and restaurants. Grow herbs and veggies in hoophouses. Private housing. Learn a successful livestock based business. Large agricultural library and 60 (combined) years of diversified farming experience.
HAN-03	Hancock County	Downeast	1	More Info	Beautiful Coastal Farm. Opportunity to learn fruit growing & wine making as well as vegetable growing for a CSA, care of poultry and sheep, wool-spinning, plant dyeing, bees, post & beam work, food processing and preservation. 70 acre farm with beautiful views. 20 acres in cultivation- apples, blueberries, cherries, raspberries, pasture, vegetable gardens, and 4-season greenhouse.
HAN-05	Hancock County	Downeast	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	King Hill Farm: Diversified organic farm/homestead raising summer vegetables and storage root crops for CSA and wholesale. Lamb, pork, beef & turkeys sold. Practicing rotational cropping and grazing. Homestead production includes poultry, soap, fruit, maple syrup, food preservation, carpentry projects, firewood and lumber for own use. Solar home, manure-heated greenhouse. Emphasizing composting, sustainability, and closing loops. Old Ackley Farm: Diversified pasture based farm/homestead organically raising poultry, pork, beef, and dairy. On farm harvesting and processing of poultry. Practicing management intensive grazing and rotational cropping. Homestead production includes vegetables, food preservation, carpentry projects, and firewood for own use. Emphasizing sustainability and locally produced clean and nutritious food.
HAN-06	Hancock County	Downeast	2-4	More Info	150 acre family-run, saltwater organic farm in downeast Maine. Hay, pasture, and intensively managed gardens. Self sufficient and growing for market. Farmstore, Farmer’s market, CSA, Mail order wreath & preserve business in fall. Cattle, poultry, pigs, sheep, draft horses. Market garden, jams, herbs, spinning. Horse, tractor, hand cultivation. Liberal views and music lovers.
HAN-07	Hancock County	Downeast	1	More Info	Coastal Maine Rustic Resort: 1767 homestead, 17 buildings plus 50 acres of mixed fields, woodland, trails, ocean and lake beaches, with 4,000 sq. ft. of perennial beds, bog, vegetable garden, culinary herbs, native medicinal plants, and flowers for dining tables and décor. A natural resort, with gardening philosophy supportive of our fine dining restaurant and rustic, yet sophisticated accommodations.
HAN-09	Hancock County	Downeast	1-2	More Info	Our farm is in Aurora Maine. We have 40 acres of fenced in pasture, 100 acres of woods and a _ acre organic garden. We are a farmstead. We put a sign at the end of our road and sell from our farm. We have 6 horses (for trail riding and logging), 2 Oberhasli goats, 2 Jersey cows, and laying hens. We plant a wide variety of vegetables and flowers. With our raw milk we make cheese yogurt and soap. We tap nearly 100 trees for maple sugaring. We have a tractor, bushhog and large roter tiller. We have a beautiful spot that sits on a 64 acre pond that is great for swimming, skating, kayaking. We have four kids, eat vegetarian and are T.V. free. Our children, animals and land are well care for. Our farm is a place of peace.
HAN-16	Hancock County	Downeast	2	More Info	90 acre scenic organic farm with 8 acres under cultivation - marketing a wide selection of vegetables, herbs, and small fruits to co-ops, grocers, schools and off farm. Hand, horse, and tractor tillage. Tomato greenhouse. Small poultry flock. Building projects and horse logging in fall.
HAN-18	Hancock County	Downeast	2-3	More Info	Diverse organic farm. Livestock includes sheep & cashmere goats (for fiber & meat), Norwegian Fjord Draft Horses, milk cow, pigs, and poultry (layers & broilers). 3 acres in mixed vegetable production to supply CSA, farmers markets & wholesale accounts. Cultivation done with horses and by hand. Haying done by horse and tractor.
HAN-19	Hancock County	Downeast	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	Homestead, visitor/education center, non-profit. Former home of back-to-the-landers and social activists Helen and Scott Nearing. Handbuilt stone home overlooking Penobscot Bay. 3,000 sq. ft. of vegetable production. Food storage, lactofermentation, greenhouse, herbs, fruit trees, wood heat/cooking, solar power, seaweed composting, humanure. No animal inputs, hand labor, sustainable and simple living.
HAN-20	Hancock County	Downeast	1	More Info	We are a saltwater farm with fields sloping to the south to 450’ of shore frontage on Morgan Bay in Surry. Currently, there is 3/4 acre under cultivation. Expansion is planned for at least the next 2 years. We are a market grower selling from a farm stand on the premises. We also may try a limited number of CSAs this year. 50-100 laying hens are coming to the farm this spring. Major crops are vegetable, berries, herbs, and flowers.
HAN-21	Hancock County	Downeast	1	More Info	Moon Gardens is a very small farm, which is a 5 minute walk to the lovely Mogan Bay which is great for outdoor recreation. We have raised organic vegetable and flower beds. In particular, we have garden of all white flowers called The Moon Garden and have gatherings in the garden during the full moon. This is a good situation for someone who wants to work only part of the day. Work will consist of spring preparations, garden tending, composting, possibly some chickens, and a little carpentry.
KEN-03	Kennebec County	Kennebec Valley	2	More Info	A 40-acre diversified commercial organic farm located on the shores of the Belgrade lakes region. We are a 170 year old family farm seeking an apprentice to help us grow organic mixed veggies and herbs and maintain our small orchard. We have a Jersey cow, sheep, bees and hens. We sell at our farm stand. You will have the opportunity to learn organic farming skills, homesteading, carpentry, food preservation, tractor and horse powered equipment use. Housing is available in our farmhouse or in a quiet platform tent with water, woodstove, and outhouse. Many social activities near by.
KEN-07	Kennebec County	Kennebec Valley	2	More Info	Our educational farm has 3+ acres of 30 vegetables, 3 fruits, annual and perennial flowers, herbs and cover crops. 57 families, including 23 shareholders who help farm, come weekly to our 4th year CSA and Senior Farmshare programs. 2 Tractors and hand weeding. Greenhouse produces organic transplants. Beautiful hay fields, bog, stream, and 30 acres woods.. Trails, swimming, kayaking, theatre, music and dance near by.
KEN-08	Kennebec County	Kennebec Valley	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	Long Meadow Farm is a small diverse certified organic farm. We have 1.5 acres of gardens, 20 acres pasture, six in woods. We use hand tools to grow vegetables, flowers, and medicinal herbs. We have Icelandic sheep, angora goats, jersey beef, and chickens. We run a 50-member CSA, sell at a 2 Farmer’s Market, and have a farmstand on site. Growing good food for local people is what we like to do.
KEN-09	Kennebec County	Kennebec Valley	1	More Info	On less than two acres in suburban Kennebec County, we grow a wide variety of vegetables and fruits without using livestock or manures. Our harvest primarily meets our own food needs. We operate from the philosophy that plants are beings that require care and attention to thrive.
KEN-10	Kennebec County	Kennebec Valley	1-2	More Info	Our diversified family farm is in Pittston: fifth-generation, a do-it-yourself approach, and a Lake Wobegone sense of humor. We’re looking for an apprentice(s) to begin maple sugaring in February/March. Then, we’ll show you working with draft horses and tractor equipment, grain growing & milking, dairy goats, Jersey cows & cheese making, veggie growing & preserving, grass-fed beef, poultry, herbalism, and so much more. We vend from a farm stand and also farmer’s market on a small scale. Apprentice(s) will stay in a hillside yurt in our sugar bush.
KEN-11	Kennebec County	Kennebec Valley	1	More Info	We are a diversified grass-based dairy farm in Monmouth with 25 organic cows, and an assortment of pigs and poultry. We market our natural meats through farmers’ markets and home delivery, believing the personal connection to our customers is the key to success. Come join us!
KNX-04	Knox County	Midcoast	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	Hatchet Cove Farm is located near the lakes and ocean of Warren and Friendship, Maine. We have approximately 2 1/2 field acres and two greenhouses in production and grow a wide range of vegetables and herbs for a seventy-five member CSA, wholesales accounts, and a small farmstand. We also have a sheep flock and chickens and ducks for family use. Farming is a family affair for us with our young son and we try to make it as sustainable as possible!
KNX-05	Knox County	Midcoast	1	More Info	Location: Union, ME. 10 acres, with 1 – 1.5 cultivated for vegetable gardens. Maple production: 300-500 gal annually. 22 years in business. 600-800 lbs fiddleheads harvested each May. Involved in 5 farmers’ markets weekly and in May start a farm stand.
KNX-06	Knox County	Midcoast	1	More Info	A beautiful island location, an eighth of a mile from the harbor, a mile from downtown. 8000+/- sq ft under intensive cultivation. Past market grower, this is the first year of a Peaceful Harbor Farm CSA programs. Intensive hard labor. No livestock. Wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. 672 sq ft greenhouse. Opportunity to earn a wage. Room and board provided. Many social activities for young people. Female only, please, for the season, but welcome male/female short-term labor to do specific tasks on the farm.
KNX-07	Knox County	Midcoast	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	Serious cheese making and goat husbandry apprenticeship at award-winning goat cheese dairy in beautiful midcoast area. Unique opportunity to experience the entire cycle from delivering kids to marketing the finished product at farmers’ markets. 5-acre farm, organic gardens, poultry, fencing project, small vineyard and heirloom orchard, homebrewing. Family of 3. 2 positions available for 2008: April – October.
KNX-09	Knox County	Midcoast	1 or a couple	More Info	Our emphasis is on greenhouse innovations and producing optimally nutritious food in as low-cost and low-impact a way as possible. We are experimenting with production and uses of bio-char, compost tea, and other natural conditioners of greenhouse soils, and with innovations in bioponic greenhouse construction, heating, and cooling. We are setting up out first “aquapoincs” system - tank-style self-recycling small-scale intensive fish-farming. We sell tomatoes to the local school district and to local distributors, and we also raise earthworms.
KNX-10	Knox County	Midcoast	1-2	More Info	Union Maine, 100-acre non-profit horse rescue. Providing a safe atmosphere to rehabilitate injured and abused horses and farm animals. Working to adopt animals out into responsible homes. Working with the public with teaching ~ fundraising, open houses, equine training. Small garden for personal use. Hens for our own eggs. Not high pressured but steady.
KNX-12	Knox County	Midcoast	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	Family of 4 farming 63 acres of land on a hilltop approximately 15 miles from the ocean. Run a flock of 200 during grazing season. One of only 2 licensed sheep dairies in the state, we direct market our milk (to a nearby cheesemaker), meat (to restaurants and retail) and wool products/sheep skins locally. We are also re-establishing a wild, low-bush blueberry business.
KNX-13	Knox County	Midcoast	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	Located in Hope along the midcoast region of Maine. Hope’s Edge CSA provides a wide variety of vegetables, soft fruits, herbs, and flowers to over 90 shareholders. Using tractor and people power we cultivate just over 3.5 acres and produce hay on an additional 15 to 20 acres.
KNX-14	Knox County	Midcoast	1-2	More Info	We are a small 3-4 acre Organic farm in Lincolville, Maine located one mile from the lovely coast. We grow vegetables and fruits to sell at our own stand, markets, and local restaurants with the emphasis on vegetables. We have two hoop houses and one small greenhouse. We also have a small flock of hens.
LIN-02	Lincoln County	Midcoast	3	More Info	36 acre widely diversified, certified organic, vegetable, strawberry, flower, and maple syrup farm. Organic hay land, balance in woodlot. Summer and winter CSA (265 & 110 members). Markets through farmers markets, farm stand, restaurants, to low income senior citizens, and health food stores. Four greenhouses for seedlings, tomato and greens production. Raise pigs and chickens. Cut flowers. High energy family farm that likes working with friendly & motivated individuals. Very busy through mid-November.
LIN-03	Lincoln County	Midcoast	1	More Info	Solar and wind powered farmstead, off-the-grid for over 25 years, cultivating about an acre for a small market garden. Leeks, melons, tomatoes and flowers are among our specialties, marketed through a small CSA, restaurant, & 2 health food stores. Hoophouse for tomatoes in summer and extending the season w/spring & fall greens. We raise poultry & guinea birds for livestock and are interested in incorporating a few meat goats & pigs into our farm system.
LIN-08	Lincoln County	Midcoast	1	More Info	A highly diversified, organic, Horsepowered farm that rotationally grazes sheep, chickens, pigs, cows and horses, raises a wide variety of vegetables and horselogs on three adjacent farms just outside Wiscasset Village, including a community oriented educational farm. This farm is trying to create a living family wage, but incorporates many homesteading aspects. Summer, Winter, and Meat CSAs and farmers' markets are our primary markets.
LIN-09	Lincoln County	Midcoast	2	More Info	Our farm is located on 60 acres in Wiscasset, housing; chickens, pigs, turkeys, sheep, and draft horses. The farm includes organic market and demonstration gardens, forests, pastures, greenhouses, and a pond. The farm is very active with; gardening, livestock care, and youth and adult programs. Time is split between gardening and animal care as well as working with youth in agriculture/environmental education programs.
LIN-11	Lincoln County	Midcoast	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	Our 110 acre farm is located in the small town of Jefferson. We are located near the Damariscotta Lake where there is a public beach and boating. We do all our own haying on 70 acres plus six acres are under cultivation with various organic crops. Our major crops are broccoli, onions, tomatoes, lettuces, and kales. We sell at various Coops, at Farmers Markets, and through a small CSA. Two greenhouse provide early start up of spinach and tomatoes. We are looking for farmers who enjoy the challenge of hard work in planting, weeding, mulching, harvesting, marketing our vegetables, plus learning the techniques of haying with modern day tractors. We have thirty years of experience in farming and would love to have people that want to learn.
LIN-13	Lincoln County	Midcoast	Positions filled till November	More Info	The Chewonki Farm is a 25-acre diversified farm located in Wiscasset. We cultivate one acre for vegetables, and keep sheep, dairy cows, layer/broiler chickens, pigs, and draft horses. Our mission is dual purpose: to support the educational programs of the Chewonki Foundation while producing high-quality farm products for the community. We are primarily draft horse powered, though some tasks do require use of a small tractor. A variety of hand tools are also utilized, as techniques are labor-intensive and community oriented. Solar and biodiesel are part of the operation.
LIN-14	Lincoln County	Midcoast	2	More Info	A community farm at a midcoast boatbuilding school. Sits on 20 acres with river, streams, and pond. Mixed vegetables, herbs, and flowers . No livestock at this time. We are a community where shared duties and community service are stressed. Opportunity possible for a boatbuilding apprenticeship, as well as farm apprenticeship.
LIN-15	Lincoln County	Midcoast	1-2	More Info	Diversified organic farm in Newcastle. We cultivate 3 acres and a greenhouse of intensively managed, certified organic vegetables and raise pigs, layer hens and meat birds on pasture. We have a vibrant CSA community, sell to local stores and restaurants, and attend farmers’ market once a week. Our goal is to offer a full immersion in the life of an environmentally sensitive and economically viable 21st century farm.
LIN-16	Lincoln County	Midcoast	1-2	More Info	We are a 30-acre family farm in Whitefield. We make a variety of fermented vegetables like sauerkraut. Raise organic pigs and laying hens. We also have a 1.5-acre market garden and 2 greenhouses. We sell our products at 3 farmer’s markets and in stores up & down the coast. We are in a growing year with many building projects, such as a commercial kitchen and a timber frame barn.
NHP-01	Carroll, NH	New Hampshire	1-2	More Info	In White Mountains of New Hampshire, mixed farm with market garden and animals (cows, sheep, pigs and chickens). Grow a diversity of crops ( including garlic,tomatoes ,greens, root crops, raspberries) for a farmstand and for local restaurants. Children in a day camp (5 weeks). Biodynamics are a guiding principle.
NHP-02	Grafton County, NH	New Hampshire	6	More Info	Nonprofit organic farm, educational center, and community in rural NH. Staff and learners live and work communally. Striving to build a model of a farm system that recognizes the needs of people while promoting responsible stewardship of our natural environment. 2.5 acres under cultivation, 150 acre woodlot. We market value added farm products.
OXF-01	Oxford County/New Hampshire	Western Mountains	1	More Info	We are a four acre organic farm in the White Mountains on the Maine – New Hampshire border. The Garden is a mixed vegetable farm that participates in local markets, has an active CSA and farm stand. Lovely off-grid homestead housing with chickens and tractors provided.
PEN-01	Penobscot County	Central Maine	2	More Info	Organic vegetable farm in the beautiful Central Maine Hills. We grow 7 acres of mixed vegetables using a combination of hand tools and tractors. Produce is sold at six farmers markets each week, food co-ops, restaurants and farmstand. Intensive market gardening experience.
PEN-02	Penobscot County	Central Maine	1-2	More Info	We are a family of four farming 15 miles east of Bangor and selling field-grown perennials with a strong emphasis on native plants and medicinal herbs. We wholesale to nurseries and retail at plant sales, including our festive sale in May at Avena Botanicals in Rockport. We cultivate 3 1/2-acre fields. We grow all of our home use vegetables, cut firewood, make maple syrup, and keep a flock of laying hens. We just enlarged our house using hand-hewn timber frame construction and straw bale insulation. We educate ourselves continuously in the field of native plant ecology.
PEN-03	Penobscot County	Central Maine	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	We are a small scale dairy farm, and cheesemaking operation on 3 acres in Orono In 2008 we will be milking 18 Nubians. We hand craft in small batches, fresh and aged cheeses, and yogurt in our cheese plant. We attend the farmers market in Orono, Tues and Sat weekly, and will be adding a Thur evening market in Bangor this year. In addition to gardening, we also tend a flock of @20 laying hens.
SAG-01	Sagadahoc County	Midcoast	1-2	More Info	We are a 10 acre salt water farm, circa 1850, near the tip of a peninsula in mid coast Maine. We raise and sell our own organic produce and cut flowers, plus run a plant nursery and general-type store, and serve wholesome homemade lunches. Most employees are part time and typically everybody does a little bit of everything.
SAG-02	Sagadahoc County	Midcoast	2	More Info	A farm B&B with 4 acres of perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, berries and fruit trees for personal and B&B use. Plus 2 fields and unheated winter greenhouse for local soup kitchen. No livestock. Only hand tools. Large composting operation including seaweed.
SAG-05	Sagadahoc County	Midcoast	1	More Info	Our farm and bakery are located in Bowdoinham Maine. There is 5 open acres and 20 wooded acres. We will be primarily growing crops for ours and the bakeries use. We run a bakery, which produces organic whole grain sour dough breads (using primarily Maine grown flour). These breads are distributed from Damariscotta to Scarborough twice a week. This spring we will add a western root and go to farmers market. We will also start to sell retail from the bakery. We harvest all the wood for the wood fired oven from our property. Use of tractor, truck, delivery van and various hand tools. This is a year round apprenticeship. We are looking for you , come work hard, learn, teach, love and eat.
SAG-06	Sagadahoc County	Midcoast	1-2	More Info	Located in mid-coast Maine within hearing of the ocean 1/3 acre is currently in vegetable and flower production with more added each season depending on the labor available. Production is four season and sold at a farm stand near the farm, on the farm, and delivered to a number of regular commercial customers. Winter greenhouse production is one of the unique and challenging aspects of this farm. A small tractor supports the mostly hand powered operation growing to be a biodynamic farm.
SOM-01	Somerset County	Western Mountains	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	125 acre picturesque organic farm direct marketing of ‘local foods’. Growing mixed vegetables, herbs and have a small orchard. We raise grass fed beef, practice intensive rotational grazing. Small flock of pastured poultry for meat and eggs. Pigs and bees. Greenhouse and a commercial kitchen for value added products. Fully equipped private guest house for apprentice accommodations.
SOM-03	Somerset County	Central Maine	1 or 2	More Info	We are located off Route 2 on the Higgins Rd in Pittsfield, ME. We farm approximately two acres of vegetables, herbs and flowers. We have blueberry bushes and fruit trees. We grow for Farmers Market, farm stand, Senior Farm Share and self. We have a menagerie of animals, mostly chickens, ducks, goats and lambs. We have a tractor, rota tiller, auger, 4-wheeler and a power lawn mower.
SOM-04	Somerset County	Western Mountains	1	More Info	Hilltop farmstead and gathering space. One acre cultivated. 88 acres total. Crops marketed at Common Ground Country Fair and wholesale. Chickens and pigs. Focus on garlic, medicinal herbs, vegetables, flowers, and seeds. Antique tractor for field preparation. Most work done by hand. The farm hosts monthly music festivals to promote re-legalization of marijuana.
SOM-09	Somerset County	Western Mountains	1-2	More Info	St. Albans. Pristine agricultural area. 25 acre farm. 2 acres in organic mixed heirloom vegetables, flowers, culinary and medicinal herbs. 17 x 36 foot greenhouse. Farm Stand. Land includes undeveloped remote pond. Some fruit trees, berries, bees and chickens. Farmstead, market grower and baker for four farmers markets and the Common Ground Country Fair. CSA to 35 seniors. Learn organic farming, seed to table. Herbal remedy preparation and food preservation.
SOM-10	Somerset County	Western Mountains	1-2	More Info	Incredible opportunity to learn about diversified, but integrated farming systems 289 acre certified organic farm specializing in dairy, mixed vegetables, beef, and poultry. We sell at five farmer’s markets each week, specialty food stores, restaurants, and a CSA. Hardworking young family looking for hard working apprentices and potential business partners.
SOM-11	Somerset County	Western Mountains	1	More Info	Our forty acre farm in Palmyra is committed to producing humanely raised pastured pork. We produce 100 pigs to slaughter every year. We also enjoy on a smaller scale: Belted Galloway beef cows, a dairy cow, laying hens, broilers, horses, and our acre in vegetables.
WAL-04	Waldo County	Midcoast	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	We are a small, diversified farm with 5 acres of intensively cultivated berries fruit & nut trees, rare medicinal plants, and diverse market vegetables. We also grow grains, 3/4 acre of garlic, cut flowers and culinary herbs. Barn, greenhouse & tomato hoop house. We keep laying hens & bees. We teach both home and public classes: soil building, crop nutrition, plant propagation, orchard, harvest, and food preservation. Use tractor & hand implements. Looking for enthusiastic & committed worker(s) who want to learn a lot and work hard.
WAL-06	Waldo County	Midcoast	3	More Info	We are a 55 acre farm in rural Waldo County. We grow a wide variety of Organic vegetables, flowers and herbs. We bought the conventional farm in 2004 and have just finished with the transitional period. 2007 will be our first Certified Organic growing season! We currently have 2 greenhouses, a vegetable washing and packing barn, animal barn, shop and many outbuildings. We raise lamb/sheep for meat and fiber and have hens. We market our products at farmers’ markets, sell to many restaurants, markets and Co-ops throughout the state, and run a CSA program. We are located 15 minutes from MOFGA and the Common Ground Country Fair. We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated worker that is eager to learn.
WAL-10	Waldo County	Midcoast	1 or a couple	More Info	Located in Monroe, in the rolling hills of Waldo county: near Belfast and the ocean as well as Unity and MOFGA headquarters, we are a crafts-focused/ homesteading retreat center with organic vegetable and herb gardens, orchards, forests, as well as extensive pottery studios and equipment. Our gardens feed us and our summer students and retreat guests who provide the cash income for the farmstead. The use of the land and the expression of the art are fully interwoven. We have been farming this 110 acre farmstead sustainably for the past 35 years and our life is anchored in the seasons and in the wisdom of the natural world.
WAL-12	Waldo County	Midcoast	1	More Info	We are attempting to create a homestead, which is as far outside the money-obsessed economy as possible. Our method is to experiment in traditional (time-tested) modes of agriculture in order to achieve the most healthy relationship between our 13 acres, our family, and our community. We currently have chickens, hogs, a garden, orchard, field crops (small-scale, hand harvested & cultivated), and woodland crafts.
WAL-19	Waldo County	Midcoast	1	More Info	Our diversified family farm markets 3 acres of intensely cultivated vegetables and cut flowers through our 80 member CSA and Farmer’s Markets. We use tractor power and a wide variety of appropriate hand tools. We also enjoy raising our own meat animals and keep a family milk cow. Housing consists of a private rustic cabin.
WAL-20	Waldo County	Midcoast	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	We offer an apprenticeship in market vegetable production, nursery stock production, and small scale, grass-based livestock husbandry for meat, milk and eggs. We are in the early years of growing our farm business and developing our land with buildings, fences and perennial plantings. Our situation offers the opportunity to work closely with us in all aspects of farm operations and management.
WAL-21	Waldo County	Midcoast	1-2	More Info	Homestead farm in Palermo, an hour and a quarter north of Portland. 100 acres, 4 cleared. Extensive vegetable gardens, flower gardens, edible landscaping and orchards. Many rare/historic varieties. Chickens and bees. Farmwork all by hand. House/barn/log cabins built using our wood. Off the grid. Photo-voltaics. Farming here since 1972.
WAL-22	Waldo County	Midcoast	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	Newforest Institute is an educational non-profit located on 300 acres of forest, fields and gardens in the rural village of Brooks in midcoast Maine. We have 8 acres under cultivation, including permaculture kitchen and medicinal herb gardens and a 4-acre edible forest garden, producing a wide variety of vegetables, orchard fruits and berries. The gardens supply the produce for the institute, as well as a future farm stand and four season harvest capabilities.
WAL-23	Waldo County	Midcoast	1-3	More Info	The Smith Farm is a diversified, horse-powered farm (currently, more like a homestead)in its earliest stages, in northern Waldo County. There’s an orchard, livestock, vegetables, and infrastructure to renovate, with lots of opportunities to work on your specific areas of interest. Experience starting up a new farm with former MOFGA apprentices!
WAS-03	Washington County	Downeast	1-2	More Info	Ron and Carol run a 45 acre family farm/homestead producing a unique mix of crops and products. We produce a large variety of potted perennial flower and herb plants, cut flower bouquets, 15 acres wild blueberries & assorted berry jams, and everlasting, twig, grain & Christmas wreaths. Come join us as our 29th growing season unfolds.
WAS-07	Washington County	Downeast	1-2	More Info	Tide Mill Farm is a nine generation farm located on the coastal waters of Downeast Maine. Carly and Aaron and a hardworking farm crew operate a diversified organic farm with 100 dairy and beef cows, 25 pigs, 50 hens, 400 turkeys, 7000 broilers, 40 acres of pasture and 3 acres of row crops.
YRK-01	York County	South Coast	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	Fun Loving Family of four in southwestern Maine makes entire living growing 15 acres of vegetables, cut flowers, & berries for Farmer's Market & local stands. 4 apprentices needed. Paradise- Log home off the grid, in the foothills of the White Mountains, 50 minutes to Portland, great swimming holes, mini-cabins for apprentice, but farm house open to all. Family-style living. Want to experience the real thing? This is it!
YRK-09	York County	South Coast	Positions filled for 2008	More Info	Southern Maine, 50 acre farm of fields, forest, and river (great swimming). Cultivating 5+ acres of organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers for 230-share CSA. Raising 100 laying hens starting in spring, some meat birds. Ten working shareholders and part-time workers. Apprentices live in off-grid cabin. Learn use of tillage and seeding/cultivating tractors, lots of hand tools.

Important note:
Farms participating in the MOFGA Apprenticeship program are not vetted by MOFGA, and a listing on MOFGA's web site does not imply an endorsement. While we try to provide information and tools to both apprentices and mentor farmers to ensure the best possible experience, we do not have the resources or expertise to police Apprentice-Mentor relationships, or to act as arbiters in apprentice-mentor disputes. Participants are expected to do their own due diligence and should not enter into any situation, either living or working, without serious consideration.

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association
Farm Apprenticeship Program
PO Box 170, Unity, ME 04988
(207) 568-4142
(207) 568-4141 (fax)
education@mofga.org