Aldermere Farm
Aldermere Farm, a landmark of midcoast Maine, is one of the world's premier breeders of Belted Galloway cattle. The 136-acre farm is owned and managed by Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a statewide land conservation organization dedicated to protecting the scenic beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, ecological diversity, and working landscapes of the Maine coast. The Trust maintains Aldermere as a working farm and educational center, helping visitors deepen their appreciation for land conservation and sustainable agriculture.
Aldermere Farm News
- Afterschool Farm Hands Program to Begin at the End of January
An afterschool Farm Hands program will start Tuesday January 24th and run twice a week until March 8th (winter break week off) at Aldermere Farm on Russell Ave. in Rockport. This hands-on program is for students ages 11-18 who want... [read more] - Hiring for the 2012 Teen Ag Crew Soon!
Teen Agricultural (Ag) Crew Do you know a teen looking for a meaningful paid summer job? This program is an entrepreneurial program with two purposes: to support teens ages 14-18 in developing job skills by providing meaningful paid summer employment,... [read more] - Fall Harvest and More Planting at Erickson Fields
Farmers are often asked, “what do you do in the fall and winter?” but despite fewer crops producing in fall, it is a very busy time in the garden. The Teen Ag grew 2,000 pounds of carrots, and most of... [read more]
Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Aldermere Farm is owned and managed by Maine Coast Heritage Trust. Maine Coast Heritage Trust conserves and stewards Maine's coastal lands and islands for their renowned scenic beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, ecological diversity and working landscapes. MCHT promotes the conservation of natural places statewide by working with land trusts, communities and other partners.
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Erickson Fields Preserve
Featured Story
Aldermere Achievers Shine
Anticipation, anxiety, excitement, then pride, may well best describe the series of emotions Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s Aldermere Achievers 4-H Club members experienced on November 15 during the National Belted Galloway Society’s National Youth Show. They also describe the feelings... Read more.
