SPRINGVALE, Maine — Experience the variety of Maine agriculture while walking through fields, orchards, woods and pastures. Springvale Farm Walk is a four-mile, self-guided walk that connects nine farms. The walk is organized by Sanford Trails and participating farms. The participating farms raise sheep, Christmas trees, mushrooms, vegetables, berries, and apples. They also make cheese, hard cider, dairy and maple syrup. Visitors are encouraged to explore the path from farm to farm, and learn more about the effort area businesses put into growing Maine farm products at each farm.
Featured farms include:
- Our Farm
- McDougal Orchards
- Rivard Farm
- Mousam Valley Mushrooms
- Ferment Farm
- Cannons at Noon Family Sheep Farm
The path is well-marked and follows gentle terrain. Walkers may start and end anywhere. A shuttle service is available. Sturdy shoes are recommended.
Three Rivers Land Trust serves breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at McDougal Orchards. Noon Family Sheep Farm serves lamb barbecue. Each farm along the way serves a complimentary refreshing drink. This event is held rain or shine. Parking and a shuttle service is available, for more information visit Sanford Trails Facebook page or contact Sanford Parks & Rec at 324-9130.
This event is held in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of Maine Open Farm Day, an annual summer tradition, growing agricultural awareness, and connecting Maine farmers and the public.
Find a list of participating farms in all 16 counties of Maine: http://bit.ly/
Share you experiences with #MaineOpenFarmDay on social media.
After you tour a farm, please complete the visitor survey.
–Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
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