Get to know Blue Hill’s farmers and food producers

WRITTEN BY EMILY BAER

The Blue Hill Peninsula is often associated with boatbuilding, lobsters, and maritime history, but it would be a mistake to not consider its rich agricultural heritage as well. The landscape is dotted with small farms and gardeners who take pride in tending to the land and growing both food and community. Getting to know local food producers in this area is as fun as it is delicious, and there are a lot of different ways to connect.

Farmers

There are dozens of farmers and producers in this area and one of the easiest ways to get a sense of what’s available is to browse the Brooklin Food Corps website. They keep a running list of producers in Brooklin, Blue Hill, Brooksville, Castine, Deer Isle, Orland, Penobscot,

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