Wolf Meadow Farm Contracts for Local MilkBackground: Wolf Meadow Farm in Amesbury, MA began in 2010 when Luca Mignogna missed the flavor of fresh mozzarella cheese from his native Italy so much that he decided to start making his own. Born in Campbasso, Luca boasts that he imported the cheesemaker, not the cheese. Luca creates all his cheeses by hand using only […] |
Newton Community Farm Seeks Solar PanelsBackground: Operating on 2.5 acres of town-owned land, the Newton Community Farm in Newton, MA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit farm that provides year-round educational opportunities to the local community while also selling its produce through an 80-member CSA, a farmers’ market, and a farm stand. In addition, the farm donates a portion of their produce […] |
Pumpkin Vine Family Farm Prepares to Hire First Employee, Forms LLC, and Strengthens Camp FormsBackground: Kelly and her husband, Anil, founded Pumpkin Vine Family Farm in Somerville, ME in 2008, keeping six-generation farmland in production and building a beloved resource for their community. The farm produces milk and cheese from its purebred goats and cows, as well as pastured pork, hay, garlic, and daffodils, and hopes to begin an […] |  |
The Whole Almond Receives Assistance with Trademark and LLCAbout: Myranda has been experimenting with and making her own almond milk for over 15 years, constantly tweaking her recipes and testing them on willing friends. Now, Myranda is slated to begin producing her sprouted almond milks at Fork Food Lab in Portland, ME, with the goal of providing the state of Maine with the […] |  |
Neighborhood Farm Forms LLC and Signs LeaseBackground: In 2008, with no suitable traditional farmland available and inspired by WWII victory gardens, Kate Canney started farming in eleven private backyards in Needham, MA. She later leased five acres, which allowed her to greatly expand production, and The Neighborhood Farm now sells its produce at farmers’ markets, through a CSA, and to restaurants in […] |  |
“Maine Magazine” Explores the Legal Food Hub and its ParticipantsMaine Magazine interviews Legal Food Hub participants and network attorneys to demonstrate how together they are working to secure a sustainable food system. Read the article>> |  |
Sweet Pea Farm Seeks Assistance with Entity FormationBackground: Irene Beauregard and her business partner, Kathan Teepe, have been planning to start a farm for the past two years. They plan to farm using organic practices, growing vegetables and flowers. They are still in the beginning stages of starting their own farm business, and while they had spent time on important steps such […] |  |
Lexington Farmers’ Market Receives Assistance in Seeking Non-Profit StatusBackground: The Lexington Farmers’ Market was founded in 2004 by three local residents looking to connect local farmers and food producers with residents in Lexington and nearby communities. It’s an idea that has taken root and grown! From May – October, thirty farmers and vendors meet in the historic center of Lexington to sell directly to an average of 700-800 customers […] |  |
White’s Farm Seeks Assistance in Creating an LLCBackground: Stuart White began raising pigs in 1974 at White’s Farm in Winterport, Maine. At a time when most people didn’t give much thought to where their food came from, Stuart’s pigs were eating a grain-free diet of roots, native plants and other forage and were raised without antibiotics or growth hormones. As interest in healthier, local food grew, Stuart began […] |  |
Folklore Farm Seeks Assistance with Lease-To-Own AgreementBackground: Michael Hayden has been farming in coastal Maine for almost five years. Michael raises vegetables, including carrots, onions and garlic at Folklore Farm in Cherryfield, Maine. The bulk of what Michael grows goes to local schools and provides fresh, nutritious local produce to school lunch programs. In addition, Michael has contracts with the Maine Sea Coast Mission to grow food for its “backpack program”, […] |  |