For Immediate Release
August
9, 2018
Contact:
John Bott, (207) 287-3156 John.c.bott@maine.gov
Commissioner Whitcomb
recognizing entrepreneurial excellence, touring Maine businesses
Visits to Androscoggin, Franklin
and Kennebec County businesses – August 10
AUGUSTA -
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) Commissioner Walt
Whitcomb will recognize several farm operations in Androscoggin, Franklin and Kennebec counties for their entrepreneurial excellence on Friday,
August 10. The visits are part of an ongoing effort to recognize examples of
developing and thriving businesses that are contributing to Maine’s growing natural resource economy.
Visits
scheduled for Commissioner Whitcomb on Friday,
August 10:
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10:30 AM
- Nezinscot Farm (284 Turner
Center Road, Turner) – Exemplary, diversified farm that is a must-see
destination for consumers interested in locally produced products.
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1:00 PM –
Dreamin’ Fahm (1244 Main Street, Wilton) – An exemplary array of all-natural
products and goods, including eggs, raw goat milk and goat milk products.
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2:30 PM -
Sandy River Farms (560 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington) – Practicing
sound conservation and maintaining sensible and sustainable farming operations.
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4:00 PM -
Stevenson’s Strawberries (271 Tucker Rd, Wayne) -
Pick your own strawberries, fruits and vegetables.
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