Aurora mills farm aurora is undertaking a project to facilitate the expansion of organic soybean production and processing within maine aligning with the states agricultural goals

The core of this project involves the acquisition and implementation of new processing equipment a bean polishing system destoner and secondary cleaning apparatus to be integrated into auroras existing infrastructure. This investment will enable maine farmers to produce soybeans meeting the stringent requirements of foodgrade organic markets addressing a critical GAP in the states agricultural supply chain. The anticipated outcome is the creation of a new market channel for mainegrown soybeans allowing processors to supply premium stainfree stonefree beans to consumers and food producers throughout new england. Maine farmers will be able to capitalize on the increased demand for organic soybeans benefiting from access to established distribution networks. This project directly supports the economic viability of maines small grain and legume producers expanding their market opportunities and bolstering the states agricultural sector. The projects beneficiaries include maine farmers processors and ultimately consumers seeking highquality organic soybean products. By addressing the need for specialized processing capabilities aurora mills farm will play a key role in connecting producers with market demands and fostering a more robust and reliable supply chain for organic soybeans in maine.