The development of Mulberry Farms hasbeen quite a journey so far. Weve been so delighted to break ground both literally and figuratively. It seems like just yesterday thatwe 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
- Fourfield acres prepped
- Cover crops planted
2015
- Farmhouse completed
- Four acres planted
- Two additional parcels purchased
- Drip irrigation installed
- Deer andpest fencing installed
- Portable roadside farm stand open
- Acquired first commercial customers
- Beginning of Name Recognition andbrand building
2016
- Increase water with farm pond and wells
- Seven and a halfacres in production
- Permanent farm stand with cooking kitchen
- ADA accessible U-Pick row/ramp system
- Organic CertificationinApril
- Install heated high tunnels
- Farm events for customer engagement