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Green Thumb Farms

Green Thumb Farms. Location. 123 West Fryeburg Road Fryeburg, Maine 04037. History.

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Green Thumb Farms

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  1. Green Thumb Farms

  2. Location 123 West Fryeburg RoadFryeburg, Maine 04037

  3. History Since 1965 Green Thumb Farms has been farming 2000 acres of rich Saco River Valley soil in Western Maine since 1965. The Thibodeau family has a reputation for quality not only with its Maine potatoes but also its turf, dry beans, corn and now Cold River Vodka. http://greenthumbfarms.com/

  4. Green Thumb Farm What do They Raise and Sell? • Potatoes • Corn • Beans • Sod • Cold River Vodka

  5. Green Thumb Farm Potatoes Green Thumb Farms grows the same variety every year, the Norw. It is round-white potatoes considered the best in the food industry. They have a flavor which is sure to please.

  6. Corn & Beans • Sticking with tradition they use the practice of crop rotation by alternating their potatoes with feed corn (for animals and fuel) and beans. New England Heirloom Beans grown include: • Jacob’s Cattle • Yellow Eye • Soldier • Red Kidney Green Thumb Farm

  7. Turf & sod In 2005 Green Thumb Farms began selling top of the line turf from the finest seed. Current offerings: Kentucky bluegrass blends Tall Fescue blend. Green Thumb Farm

  8. How do You Make Off-Grade Potatoes Profitable? Cold River Vodka This Award Winning Product came to fruition from the Farm’s President, Don Thibodeau. Time and Family were the key to developing the plan of action. On November 3, 2006 their idea became a reality. Check out more information at: http://www.mainedistilleries.com/our-potatoes-and-farm.html Green Thumb Farm

  9. They are able to trace each product directly to the field. • They practice Greenprocesses and procedures both at their farm and distillery; • They use Best Farming Practices when growing and packaging ther potatoes. • They use Integrated Pest Management Practices. Sustainable Agricultural practices “Farming is a crucial part of the Fryeburg area economy, and we take deep pride in doing our part to sustain this great small community and the legacy of Maine agriculture.” Green Thumb Farm

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  11. Green Thumb Farm Participates in: A “Local Farm to Table” Event Started in 2008 by the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce unites farmers practicing sustainable agriculture. It is hosted by a local farm where guests get a behind the scenes tour while enjoying the local farm and best chef’s in the area samplings. Proceeds are donated to the Mt. Washington Valley Green Team, a group whose purpose is to facilitate, educate, promote, & encourage sustainable green business practices. It has also started funding the Saco Valley Farm to Table Scholarship established by the Fields on the Saco Board. In order to help educate the next generation and prepare them to sustain these important fields this scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student majoring in an agricultural related field or culinary arts.

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