Folklore Farm
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Folklore Farm in Cherryfield, Maine, is a diversified vegetable farm with deep roots in sustainable agriculture and community-based growing. The farm is an integral part of the Washington County food system providing fresh and nutritious produce since 2012. What began as a small for-profit venture has grown into something even more powerful: a mission-driven, community-serving farm stewarded by Healthy Acadia as part of our Healthy Food for All programs.
In 2025, guided by a deep commitment to mutual aid, food justice, and resilient local systems, Folklore Farm transitioned from a traditional business model to a project dedicated to growing food for all. Now, as a food bank farm and an enthusiastic project of Healthy Acadia, Folklore Farm focuses its growing power on nourishing communities throughout Washington County and beyond. Every seed planted and every harvest gathered supports the wellbeing of our neighbors through local food security organizations.
Feeding Our Communities
In 2025, approximately one third of the produce grown at Folklore was distributed directly to local food access partners, through the Maine Senior Farm Share Program, through a culturally-relevant farm share program in partnership with Mano en Mano, and for nutrition cooking classes with members of the Passamaquoddy tribe at Motahkomikuk (Indian Township). and thanks to support from the statewide Farm to Neighbor Campaign. Our goal is for the majority of produce grown to be distributed through food access programs and partners across Washington County, as well as via SNAP dollars and the Mainers Feeding Mainers program.
Folklore Farm supports food security efforts through out the region, offering:
Plant starts and greenhouse support: Folklore Farm provides healthy plant starts each season, jumpstarting crops for Downeast Restorative Harvest and other community growers.
Mentorship and place-based guidance: Farmer Dan shares practical, time-tested insights on soil health, crop planning, pest management, and seasonal rhythms with interested community members.
Shared resources and aligned values: From equipment and seeds to shared labor and ideas, this collaboration reflects a deep commitment to mutual aid and community-rooted agriculture.
Good food, grown well, can nourish whole communities. Together, we are creating a food system that reflects the values of equity, sustainability, and shared prosperity.
Folklore Farm 2026 CSA Membership
Fresh, local food. Flexible shopping. Community impact.
Folklore Farm offers a flexible, farmstand-style CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) membership for the 2026 growing season. Stop by the farmstand and shop for what you want, when you want, while supporting local food systems and strengthening food security in Washington County.
Early Bird Special (Now through April 22)
Pay $250*
Receive $300 in farmstand credit (a 17% bonus!)
Shop throughout the 2026 season (May–November) using your credit
*After April 22, the membership cost increases to $275.
How It Works
Use your credit at the Folklore Farm Farmstand during open hours (typically Tuesday–Saturday, starting early to mid-May).
Select from a variety of fresh, seasonal produce.
Record your purchases in the farmstand ledger. Your balance will be tracked for you.
Receive periodic updates on your remaining credit via the email address you provide.
Bonus! Starting in September, CSA members can purchase bulk storage crops (like potatoes, carrots, and more) to make the most of their remaining balance.
If you use your credit early, you can:
Purchase more credit at the same 17% discounted rate, or
Continue shopping at posted farm stand rates and settle up at the end of the season
Farmstand Details
Location: 304 Milbridge Rd., Cherryfield, ME
Season: Mid/late May through late October/early November
Updates on farmstand hours and available produce are shared via Facebook [@folklore.farm.cherryfield] and Instagram [@folklore.farm]
Become a 2026 CSA Member
Join By Mail (Check or Cash):
Mail check* or cash payment to: Folklore Farm, 304 Milbridge Rd., Cherryfield, ME 04622. *Make checks payable to Healthy Acadia, and write “Folklore CSA” in the check memo.
Include with your check or cash payment: Your full name (first and last), mailing address, phone number, and email address.
Support a Neighbor
Your CSA membership already supports local food access in our community. Thank you!
Want to go a step further? You can contribute toward a 2026 CSA share for a community member who may not otherwise be able to participate. Your donation in any amount helps expand access to fresh, local food for our friends and neighbors.
Through April 22 (Early Bird Pricing):
$250 – Cost of your CSA share
$310.50 – Your share + donation covering ¼ of a share for someone else
$375 – Your share + donation covering ½ of a share
$500 – Your share + donation covering a full share for a neighbor
After April 22 (Standard Pricing):
$275 – Cost of your CSA share
$343.75 – Your share + donation covering ¼ of a share for someone else
$412.50 – Your share + donation covering ½ of a share
$550 – Your share + donation covering a full share for a neighbor
Thank you for considering an additional gift to help ensure everyone in our community has access to fresh, locally grown food. Together, we make health happen!
Questions?
Reach out anytime: Call or text 207-200-7384, or email folklorefarm@healthyacadia.org.
Thank you for supporting Folklore Farm and Healthy Acadia, and for investing in a healthier, more connected community.
Building a Stronger, More Resilient Food System
The Folklore Farm mission is to serve our community as a fresh, local food source for everyone. It’s also a community hub for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and solidarity in agriculture. Folklore Farm is a key player in Healthy Acadia’s broader network of food security programs, working hand-in-hand with:
And dozens of local partners across Washington County
Farmer Dan Cunningham, Folklore’s dedicated steward, plays a key mentorship role in Healthy Acadia’s Downeast Restorative Harvest Project (DERH). His deep knowledge of the land and generous spirit are helping to shape the future of food sovereignty in Downeast Maine.
Support This Work. Grow the Impact.
Donate today to support Folklore Farm. Your gift is tax deductible and makes a direct impact on food access in Downeast Maine. For questions or more information please email development@healthyacadia.org.
The farmstand remains open so that all can enjoy the local bounty. The farmstand is generally open Tuesday - Sunday 10-7pm ~mid-May-late October/early November. All proceeds from the farm go directly toward sustaining its operations and supporting Healthy Acadia’s food security efforts across the region.