Francis J. Nicholas, Hero Award, 2021 Honoree

Francis J. Nicholas, Hero Award, 2021 Honoree The late Francis J. Nicholas is honored as the longtime manager of the tribal blueberry operations in Columbia Falls, previously the Northeastern Blueberry […]

Burleigh Crane, Memorial Award, 2022 Honoree

Burleigh Crane, Memorial Award, 2022 Honoree Burleigh Crane was an innovator and pioneer in many ways in the production of wild blueberries on the barrens of Washington County, including controlled […]

The West Family, Hero Award, 2022 Honoree

Francis J. Nicholas, Hero Award, 2021 Honoree The West family blood runs blue in 4 generations of service to the wild blueberry industry. Frank and Adam West followed in the […]

Justin Day, Memorial Award, 2023 Honoree

Justin Day, Memorial Award, 2023 Honoree Justin Day is recognized for his remarkable contributions as a wild blueberry farmer, dedicated public servant, and esteemed member of the Cooper community. Following […]

Robert Hammond, Hero Award, 2023 Honoree

Robert Hammond, Hero Award, 2023 Honoree Robert served the Maine wild blueberry industry as a harvest crew manager and as president of the Maine Farm Bureau for seven years. Robert […]

Keith F. Albee, Memorial Award, 2024 Honoree

Keith F. Albee, Memorial Award, 2024 Honoree Keith F. Albee inherited the family farm, Dew Drop Blueberries in East Machias, and preserved the fields with his wife, Phyllis, and their […]

Wayne E. Hanscom, Hero Award, 2024 Honoree

Wayne E. Hanscom, Hero Award, 2024 Honoree Wayne E. Hanscom works on the family blueberry farm, Welch Farm of Roque Bluffs, with his daughter, Lisa. He served on the Board of Directors […]

West Branch Farms

West Branch Farms in Machias, Maine, was founded by residents Chris and Sue Meroof. They discovered their love for Machias during their vacation over 25 years ago. West Branch Farms […]

Smithereen Farm

The farmstead was established around 1820 during a settlement boom in the coastal fishing and farming community.

Beddington Ridge Farm

A small farm in Easter Maine, with perennial plants, fresh cut flowers, wild blueberries, dried flower wreaths, and Christmas wreaths.

Blue Ox Blueberries

Blue Ox Blueberries is a 140-acre organic wild blueberry farm in Downeast Maine.

Harmon Mountain Farm

Small family-owned farm, it’s home to the indigenous, low-bush blueberry and heritage apple orchard.

Josh Pond

Josh Pond has a family of 5th-generation farmers who honor the traditional while embracing the modern, it sits on 150 acres.

Welch Farm

Welch Farm is a family-owned wild blueberry farm in Rique Bluffs, Maine, known for its long history of traditional farming of low-bush blueberries.

Blue Barrens Farm

Family-owned farm since 1989 in an old house and barn in the heart of the historic district of Cherryfield.

Burke Hill Farm

Burke Hill Farm is a 200-acre certified organic wild blueberry farm in Cherryfield. Ben Perrin started Burke Hill Farm in 2001, and began raking blueberries in 1991.

Intervale Farm

A small family-run farm, cultivating seven acres of organic, low-bush blueberries in Cherryfield since 2005.

Lynch Hill Farms

Family-owned and operated farm since 1975. The farm grows three native fruits: wild blueberries, canberries, and grapes.

Wescogus Wild Blueberries

Located in Downeast Maine, one of the last undeveloped areas on the U.S. East Coast. It overlooks the tidal Pleasant River and Acaida National Parks.

Acadia Bay Inn

Luxurious Bed and Breakfast with rooms and cottages and extensive outdoor features, located on the beachfront

Welch Farm

A 6th generation family farm in Downeast Maine

Growing Wild

Growing Wild Jameson Smith, Director; Mark Fleming, Producer; Kevin Fletcher Sennett, Director of Photography https://youtu.be/aYkqexD5rAo?feature=shared

Justin Day, Memorial Award, 2021 Honoree

Justin Day, Memorial Award, 2021 Honoree Justin Day is recognized for his remarkable contributions as a wild blueberry farmer, dedicated public servant, and esteemed member of the Cooper community. Following […]

The Woodworth preserve

Off the beaten path, the Woodworth Preserve features lush evergreen forests and picturesque coastal scenery in the heart of Pleasant Bay.

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