
A fresh crispness in the morning air means fall is almost here in the Kennebec Valley. And that means all the crops our local farmers have been working so hard to cultivate all year are about to come in. If you're looking for farm-fresh goods this season, look no further than our real estate agents' favorite farms in the Augusta, Maine, area!
- The Milkhouse Farm & Dairy - 445 S Monmouth Rd, Monmouth, ME 04259
Raising Jersey cows, hogs, and Katahdin sheep on a rambling parcel of land not far from Augusta, The Milkhouse Farm & Dairy produces some of the best organic and ethical meat and dairy products around. If you haven't sampled farm-fresh whole milk and yogurt, you might be about to have your mind blown! The Milkhouse is just minutes from these Monmouth homes for sale and operates a well-stocked farm store complete with eggs, meat, and dairy products.
- Lakeside Orchards - 318 Readfield Rd, Manchester, ME 04351
A 200-acre farm that's been raising the best farm-fresh Maine apples for 40 years, Lakeside Orchards is just 20 minutes from Downtown Augusta and a stone's throw from these Manchester homes for sale. You-pick apples at the farm is a fall tradition, but they also offer a variety of crops here throughout the growing season, as well as multiple varieties of apples at their on-site farmers market as soon as they're available every autumn!
- Kennebec Valley Farm - 296 S Main St, Solon, ME 04979
A charming small farm with roots dating back to the 1820s, Kennebec Valley Farm is a living piece of Maine history. Using organic, regenerative farming practices, the folks at Kennebec Valley Farm produce some of the best veggies around. You can pick some up any time at their farm stand or sign up for a CSA that includes a weekly share of whatever's in season, from carrots and greens to tomatoes and peppers to squash and pumpkins.
- County Fair Farm - 423 Augusta Rd, Jefferson, ME 04348
You'll find fresh produce throughout the growing season at County Fair Farm, but fall is when this place really comes to life. Offering a corn maze, wagon rides, and pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, this is a great place to get the most out of autumn near these Jefferson homes for sale. Local honey and maple syrup are also staples at their farm stand, and sweet corn is available in season.
- Dig Deep Farm - 109 Vassalboro Rd, China, ME 04358
A cozy vegetable farm spanning 10 acres just a short drive from Augusta, Dig Deep Farm offers a wide range of fresh, tasty veggies throughout the season. The farm is MOFGA-certified organic, and everything you'll find here is top-quality. A wide variety of crops ensures that something is always available, year-round. CSA boxes from Dig Deep Farm range from fresh tomatoes, sweet peas, eggplant, and watermelons in summer to potatoes, carrots, beets, and leafy greens in winter.
- Farmers' Market at Mill Park - 1 ME-104, Augusta, ME 04330
If you want to find the best goods from our local farmers all in one place, head to Augusta for the weekly Farmers' Market at Mill Park. Held every Tuesday year-round, the market offers everything from veggies, meat, and dairy products to honey, maple syrup, and baked goods. Plus, the market takes place in the heart of town, within walking distance of many Augusta homes for sale.
Contact us today to learn more about life in and around Augusta! If you're looking for your dream home, we're dedicated to helping you find it in Maine's Kennebec Valley.