The development of Mulberry Farms has been quite a journey so far. We’ve been so delighted to break ground – both literally and figuratively. It seems like just yesterday that we officially became the owners, or stewards if you will, of the old Edwards Farm. Here is a recap of the last couple years, and our plan for the year to come!
2014
- Acquired farm parcel: Maine Farmland Trust
- Barn addition completed
- Construction on farmhouse began
- Began Organic Certification dialogue with MOFGA
- Two unheated hoop houses completed
- Four field acres prepped
- Cover crops planted
2015
- Farmhouse completed
- Four acres planted
- Two additional parcels purchased
- Drip irrigation installed
- Deer and pest fencing installed
- Portable roadside farm stand open
- Acquired first commercial customers
- Beginning of Name Recognition and brand building
2016
- Increase water with farm pond and wells
- Seven and a half acres in production
- Permanent farm stand with cooking kitchen
- ADA accessible U-Pick row/ramp system
- Organic Certification in April
- Install heated high tunnels
- Farm events for customer engagement