Avalon
Acres
Orchard
& Farm

Mark
& Wendy Sheriff
St.
Albans, Maine
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Senior Farm Share- We
are currently involved in the Senior Farm Share Program. Eligable
Seniors receive $50 in Farm Fresh Produce of their choice, over at
least 8 weeks of the Maine growing season. Produce from our farm
includes, but is not limited to Apples, Blueberries, Raspberries,
Squash, Tomatos, Garlic, Beans, Pumpkin, and Watermellon. If you are a
Senior who is a Maine resident and over 60 years old you may be
eligable for the Maine Senior Farm Share Program.
- Pruning Class
In conjunction with the Master Gardener Program and the Somerset Cooperative Extension Mark is teaching an Orchard Pruning Class.
Mark is a Master Gardener and the cheif tree pruner in our orchard. The
day will be spent discussing Orchard Planting and Management
Techniques and will include grafting and pruning demonstrations.
- Open Farm Day
- Maine Open Farm Day
is a time when Maine Farmers open up their farming and orcharding
operations to the public. Come tour our orchard and learn about the
many varieties of apples that are available locally in our orchard.
Visit our sheep, geese, and chickens and find out where eggs really
come from! The Farm Store will be open. Looking forward to seeing
everyone!
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