Stutzman’s Farm completes conservation plan supporting organic transition

    SANGERVILLE — Stutzman’s Farm in Sangerville has completed a plan through the Natural Resources Conservation Services and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association to transition a portion of their acreage into the organic production of vegetables.

    Although the Stutzmans have grown many of their crops organically for years, the certification gives them the legal right to hang up their “organic” sign.
    “A lot of the organic greens will be going into the salads served at our Brick Oven Café,” said Sid Stutzman. “But I’m sure we will have plenty left for our veggie customer as well.”
    Other news from the farm: Donations have been coming in for the Maine Senior Farm Share program. This program provides a $50 share for low income seniors to allow them to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at the farm they sign up with.
    Unfortunately, there are more seniors eligible than the program provides for. The Stutzmans have about 80 seniors on their waiting list at this time and are soliciting funds to get them on.
    The Annual Berry Festival that usually happens in July has been postponed due to the unstable weather conditions of this season.  “We are thinking we will do some Friday night fund raisers at the café throughout the summer to bring in donations for the program and not risk an all-or-nothing event,” Stutzman says.
    For more information, visit Stutzman’s Farm Stand & Bakery on Facebook.