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.
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
Dairy, Ice Cream
278 Upper St, Turner, Maine
Chipman Farm
Produce
Multiple Farm Stands: Grey, Raymond, Windham, and Poland
Eli’s Homestead
Produce, Eggs, Microgreens, Chard, Kale, Broccoli
74 Grove St, Lewiston, ME
Farmer’s Garden at the Caron Farm
Produce, Jalapeños, Poblanos, Thai Peppers, Seasonings
Auburn, Maine
Little Ridge Farm
Produce, Organic, Pork, Beef, Turkey
101 Gould Rd, Lisbon Falls, ME
New Roots Cooperative Farm
Produce, Organic
954 College Rd, Lewiston, ME
Pineland Farms
Dairy, Produce, Locally Sourced Foods
15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester, ME
Stonecipher Farm
Produce, Organic, Herbs, Ginger, Tumeric
1186 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME
The Wallingford’s Fruit House
Orchard, Bakery
1240 Perkins Ridge Rd, Auburn, ME
Verrill’s Vegetable Stand
Produce, Beef
270 Bailey Hill Rd, Poland
facebook.com/Verrills-Vegetable-Stand
Whispering Winds Farm
Produce, Dairy, Poultry, Pork, Goat
87 Standpipe Rd, Mechanic Falls, ME
Whiting Farm
Produce, Herbs, Flowers, Christmas Trees
36 Main St, Lisbon Falls, ME