A Maine tradition, farms will open their gates to the public this Sunday
AUGUSTA, Maine - Visit select Maine Farms this Sunday, July 27. All across the State of Maine, close to 90 family farms will open their doors to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Held each year, Open Farm Day is an opportunity for consumers to learn about Maine and Maine food producers and for farms to show the public their products."Open Farm Day recognizes the many contributions that farmers make to our economy and highlights the local communities they are located in," said Maine Governor Paul R. LePage. "Not only do our farms provide fresh food, but they also demonstrate the virtues of hard work and self-reliance. Despite the national decline in farms, the number of Maine farms is growing, as is the market value of the agricultural products our farms produce. That value has increased 24% since 2007 to more than $763 million. Maine agriculture is also creating more jobs. The number of operations with hired workers has increased 28% in the last five years."
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner Walt Whitcomb urged families
