“Agriculture
remains a large part of Maine’s economy, and young farmers like those of Bumbleroot
are vital to the future of the industry,” said Amy Bassett, SBA District
Director for Maine. “The efforts taken by the Bumbleroot team to
diversify and expand have allowed them to have a much broader impact than they
otherwise would have,” added Bassett.
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| Jeffrey Fisher, Abigail Fisher, Melissa Law, and Benjamin Whalen of Bumbleroot Organic Farm in Windham |
Bumbleroot
Organic Farm is an organic farm operating on 89 acres in Windham. The farm
originally operated on a leased two-acre plot before purchasing the current
location. Bumbleroot participates in three farmers’ markets in Southern Maine,
as well as offering a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program and
supplying produce directly to local restaurants.
Bumbleroot
Organic Farm, LLC was nominated for this award by Sarah Guerette, Program
Director at the Southern Maine Women’s Business Center. “We feel so supported
by the agricultural community here in Maine, and we wouldn't be where we are
today without the help of Maine Farmland Trust (MFT), the Maine Organic Farmers
and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), Coastal Enterprises Inc. (CEI) and the Small
Business Development Center,” said the Bumbleroot team. “We're looking forward
to many more years of growing food for our community in Windham and Southern
Maine,” they added.
The Bumbleroot team will be honored at the
2018 SBA Small Business Awards Celebration on May 1, 2018 at the Harraseeket
Inn in Freeport. For more information about the event, please visit www.conta.cc/2uycQOC or contact Keith Lind at keith.lind@sba.gov or 207-622-8551.
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