Milking Our Dairy Herd (VIDEO)
See a milking in action! Watch the twice-daily process of milking our 30+ herd of organic dairy cows in our parlor in this step-by-step guide.
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Cover Crops: Rooted in the landscape at Wolfe’s Neck Center
Prioritizing healthy soils takes many forms at Wolfe’s Neck Center, but core to this ideology is the use of cover crops whenever possible. For our fruit and vegetable farmers, this is a no brainer and is at the root of what they do. One rule of thumb they have is that it’s always best to keep roots in ground at all times.
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Taking it to the Trails
The work of Maine Conservation Corps continues here at Wolfe’s Neck Center, as do our continued efforts to connect the farm, forest, and sea in a safe and accessible way with the ongoing expansion of the Farm Loop Trail.
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Paddle on Casco Bay
The calm open waters of Casco Bay are fun for beginners and experts alike. With views south along the coast in one direction, and a salt marsh up the Little River in the other, there’s much to see and this paddle will certainly be a memorable part of your Wolfe’s Neck Center experience.
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Asparagus, for you & the planet
Walk by our West Bay fruit and vegetable plot and you’ll see a tall blossoming crop, trellised and nearly six-feet tall and extending down a whole row. This is our asparagus patch, and despite it being quite a sight already, there’s a greater story and purpose to the crop than meets the eye. Follow along to see where they end up!
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Walk our NEW Discovery Trail (VIDEO)
Not only do we have a new organic dairy barn, we also have a new way to get there! Walk the 1/4 pastured Discovery Trail on the hillside north of Burnett Road, with expansive views of Casco Bay and animals grazing our pastures. Watch a time lapse video!
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Here’s to a Dry July
A rainy spring kept us anxiously awaiting warm summer days, but the farmers had their eyes to the forecast, sky, and fields for much more significant reasons. For them, the wetter-than-usual conditions delayed their seasonal growing, haying, and grazing cycles. This delay has a spiral effect on production and more, and was a frustration that reverberated among farms all across the state.
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Farmer Ben Invites Your to our New Dairy Barn (VIDEO)
After months of planning, construction, and anticipation, our farming operations have officially transitioned to the site of our new organic dairy facility. Dairy Manager Ben Jensen invites you to stop by for a visit.
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Beer with a Purpose
Our new summer Beers in the Barn festival will highlight the progressive Maine breweries who are renewing the connection between drinks and farming. Here’s a look at a few of the industry players being featured at the event, and ways they are supporting our state’s agricultural economy through beer.
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Q&A with Joe Grady: Farming for a Healthier Planet
This year we welcomed Joe Grady of Two Coves Farm in Harpswell to our team as the Senior Director of Programs. We sat down with him to discuss the importance of farming for a healthier planet and the role it plays at Wolfe’s Neck Center.
