Founded in 2001, Cultivating Community is a nonprofit in Southern Maine that creates and sustains greater access to healthy, local foods; empowers people to play many roles in restoring the local, sustainable food system; and models, teaches, and advocates for ecological food production. Fresh Start Farms, Cultivating Community's food hub distributes quality, Maine-grown vegetables through a large CSA and food hub for retail and wholesale buyers. Produce is grown by new Maine farmers from around the world who've adapted their rich agricultural heritages to Maine's climate and marketplace. To support these family farmers, consider participating in our CSA program. With 15+ pickup locations in Southern Maine, our CSA makes eating locally grown produce convenient, healthy, and affordable. We're adding new locations all the time and can deliver to your community center, office, school, or place of worship with 10+ CSA participants. Learn more about our CSA program and sign up for a share on our website.
Listing last updated on Jan 21, 2025

Market Channels

Season: July through October

Type: single farm

Since: 2006

# of Shares: 350

Share Prices:
$500 for "Standard Share" (10 items weekly), $375 for "Small Share" (7 items weekly) for 16 week season

You can find us at:

Know a market serving this farm? Tell them to connect here on LocalHarvest!
Schedule and Location:

We sell at farmers' markets and farm stands throughout Southern Maine, including but not limited to markets in Lewiston and Portland. Check our website at https://www.cultivatingcommunity.org/programs/fresh-start-farms/#farmstands for the most up-to-date listings of the markets and farm stands where Fresh Start Farms sells its produce.

Schedule and Location:
Schedule and Location:
All vegetables are available for wholesale through Fresh Start Farms at competitive prices. Please see our wholesale webpage: https://www.cultivatingcommunity.org/programs/fresh-start-farms/wholesale/

Upcoming Events

Ark of Taste

Pulses (beans, peas & lentils)

Flexible CSA options -- 15+ pickup locations, 8 weeks or 16 weeks, three different sizes, and low-income options, too!

We also offer office deliveries for 10+ people/work sites.

Contact Information

Contact:
Cultivating Community
(207) 761-4769
Location:
1 King Rd.
Lisbon, ME 04250

Directions:

Mailing Address:
PO Box 3792
Portland, ME 04104

Coming Events

No Events on File

See all events for this area...

Farming Practices