Supporting farmer viability, thriving ecosystems, and vibrant communities

We are a one-of-a-kind place on the coast of Maine advancing agriculture – on our own farm, regionally, and nationally – to accelerate change in food systems through regenerative farming demonstration and training, innovative research, and collaborations.

Operating as a nonprofit organization since 1997, and an organic coastal farm for over sixty years, Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment is a farm-based education, research, and visitor center set amidst more than 600 acres of conserved open space along Casco Bay in Freeport, Maine.

 



Our three program areas work together for greater impact:

Visitor Education & Experience

Educating the public about the connections between food, agriculture, and the environment by providing: 

  • Experiential learning for people of all ages 
  • Youth programs (farm camp and school trips)
  • Workshops, events, and interpretative signage

Farmer Training & Market Development

Advancing the use of regenerative agriculture practices by providing farmers with: 

  • Educating the public about the connections between food, agriculture, and the environment by providing: 
    • Experiential learning for people of all ages 
    • Youth programs (farm camp and school trips)
    • Workshops, events, and interpretative signage

    Direct technical and financial assistance

  • Educational workshops, conferences, and longer-term training 

Research & Demonstration

Building and applying the science of regenerative agriculture through:

  • On-farm practice trials and innovative multi-partner research projects  
  • Data sharing and open-source soil health measurement tools
  • Data-driven incentives and premiums for farmers

Your gift supports a better future for farming, our children, our community and the planet.


Our members are the backbone of this community. Member contributions help us responsibly steward this extraordinary landscape of more than 600 acres, including 3 miles of trails, and keep it free and open to the public. If you love this special place and care about our work, consider becoming a member!

We Farm on Abenaki Land.

Thank You to Our 2025 Lead Sponsors

Our Business Partners invest in the future of food and farming by supporting Wolfe’s Neck Center. Their marketing partnership connects them with the tens of thousands of visitors who come to the farm each year.