Spotlight On LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY

The region has a vibrant regional local food culture, strengthened by a central location within the state that houses and connects farms and food producers to thriving markets. A longstanding agricultural history with farming heritage, passion, and knowledge eager to pass on to the next generation and some of the best soil in the state, as well as a growing, young, producer community made up of over a hundred farmers and food producers are vital to the local food economy. The direct producer to consumer outlets include city-wide farmers’ markets, farm stands, CSA (Community Sustainable Agriculture) opportunities, and family friendly, beloved agro-tourist destinations.

With the high-quality selection of local breweries and restaurants that offer traditional and global cuisine featuring select local ingredients, the region has all the right elements for good food and a strong local food culture.

Spotlight On LOCAL FOOD CULTURE

The region benefits from a local food vision for short-term growth as laid out by the Local Foods Local Places Action Plan, which resulted from a 2019 community planning session of more than 80 stakeholders from across Lewiston Auburn’s producer, consumer, business, and municipal sectors. The plan, its continued progress, and ways to engage and support are available at the website of the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn, goodfood4la.org

 

Spotlight On LOCAL FOOD SCENE

The region has a vibrant regional local food culture, strengthened by a central location within the state that houses and connects farms and food producers to thriving markets. A longstanding agricultural history with farming heritage, passion, and knowledge eager to pass on to the next generation and some of the best soil in the state, as well as a growing, young, producer community made up of over a hundred farmers and food producers are vital to the local food economy. The direct producer to consumer outlets include city-wide farmers’ markets, farm stands, CSA (Community Sustainable Agriculture) opportunities, and family friendly, beloved agro-tourist destinations.

With the high-quality selection of local breweries and restaurants  that offer traditional and global cuisine featuring select local ingredients, the region has all the right elements for good food and a strong local food culture.

The region benefits from a local food vision for shortterm growth as laid out by the Local Foods Local Places Action Plan, which resulted from a 2019 community planning session of more than 80 stakeholders from across Lewiston Auburn’s producer, consumer, business, and municipal sectors. The plan, its continued progress, and ways to engage and support are available at the website of the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn,
www.goodfood4la.org.

Explore Our Local Farms + Food Producers

Brigeen Farms / Canty Cow Creamery

278 Upper St, Turner, Maine, USA | 207.713.5145

Dairy, Ice Cream

Chipman Farm

150 Carpenter Rd, Poland, ME, USA

Produce

Eli’s Homestead

74 Grove St, Lewiston, ME, USA | 207.240.8336

Produce, Eggs, Microgreens, Chard, Kale, Broccoli

Farmer’s Garden at the Caron Farm

150 Sopers Mill Road, Auburn, ME, USA | 207.402.3171

Produce, Jalapeños, Poblanos, Thai Peppers, Seasonings

Levesque’s Organic Farm

57 Maine 219, Leeds, ME, USA | 207.524.5535

Produce, Organic

Little Ridge Farm

101 Gould Rd, Lisbon Falls, Lisbon, ME, USA | 207.353.7126

Produce, Organic, Pork, Beef, Turkey

New Roots Cooperative Farm

954 College Street, Lewiston, ME, USA | 207.513.0125

Produce, Organic

Pineland Farms

15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester, ME, USA | 207.688.4539

Dairy, Produce, Locally Sourced Foods

R.Belanger & Sons Farms Inc.

262 Cotton Rd, Lewiston, ME, USA | 207.783.3737

Produce

Stonecipher Farm

1186 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME, USA | 207.737.4124

Produce, Organic, Herbs, Ginger, Tumeric

Verrill’s Vegetable Stand

270 Bailey Hill Rd, Poland, ME, USA | 207.998.2301

Produce, Beef

Wallingford’s Orchard

1240 Perkins Ridge Rd, Auburn, ME, USA | 207.784.7958

Orchard, Bakery

Whispering Winds Farm

87 Standpipe Rd, Mechanic Falls, ME, USA | 207.345.9005

Produce, Dairy, Poultry, Pork, Goat