Local Food Production Creates Thriving Communities

As we become reconnected to our food and where it comes from, the interest in local farms has skyrocketed. Fortunately for those visiting Maine, there are more farms to visit than ever before. According to the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), between 2008 and 2014, Maine added 138 organic farms – more than any other state in the country.
For visitors seeking unique events, foods and places to visit, Mount Desert Island area farms – both new and seasoned – have a lot to offer.
So whether you’re interested in farm-to-table dinners, tasting farm cheeses, picking up dinner from a local farm stand, or enjoying the undeniable beauty of a Maine farm, you’ll find that there are opportunities for travelers of all ages.
Featured Farms
Bar Harbor Farm, Mount Desert Island, Maine

Bar Harbor Farm

Bar Harbor Farm grows 60 varieties of MOFGA certified organic vegetables for restaurants, markets and 150 households on Mount Desert Island.

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Mount Desert Island Farm Drop

Mount Desert Island FarmDrop

FarmDrop brings community and local food economy back into the heart of downtown rural Maine. Customers enjoy the convenience of shopping from home, and with a quick stop to pick up their orders. The website offers Saturday to Thursday online access to local fruits and vegetables, dairy, meat, bread, eggs and prepared food.

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Sweet Pea’s Farm

Sweet Pea’s Farm is a farm with about 4 acres of combined field and greenhouse production on a 100+ acre property at the norther-most point of the island, just a short walk from Hadley Point.

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