Smithereen farm will develop a comprehensive local food hub in the downeast main region

This initiative centers on establishing a robust fullservice farmstand showcasing products from maine farms and food businesses creating a destination with overnight visitor capacity and dedicated community programming space. The project aims to bolster existing marketing channels for local food businesses facilitating increased purchasing of locallygrown foods and supporting local farmers. The project will incorporate specific infrastructure for processing maine blueberries and seafood products a heritage reflecting the regions agricultural traditions. Anticipated outcomes include a strengthened local food system enhanced access to regional products for consumers and the continued viability of traditional food production methods. This project benefits all stakeholders by providing a centralized location for sales distribution and aggregation of locally sourced goods contributing to the economic vitality of smithereen farm and the broader community.