Green Thumb Farms

Location

123 West Fryeburg RoadFryeburg, Maine 04037

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.

History

http://greenthumbfarms.com/

Potatoes

Corn

Beans

Sod

Cold River Vodka

What do They Raise and Sell?

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PotatoesGreen 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.

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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

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Turf & sodIn 2005 Green Thumb Farms began selling top of the line turf from the finest seed.

Current offerings: • Kentucky

bluegrass blends • Tall Fescue

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How do You Make Off-Grade Potatoes Profitable?

Cold River VodkaThis 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

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Sustainable Agricultural practices

They are able to trace each product directly to the field.

They practice Green processes 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.

“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.”

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Participates in:

A “Local Farm to Table” EventStarted 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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