2024 Augusta area of Maine Egg U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Egg U-Pick Orchards in Augusta area of Maine in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for eggs that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have eggs orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Waldo County

• Big Birch Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, blueberries, Fresh eggs, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, events at your location (call for info)
  220 Cain Hill Road, Palermo, ME 4354. Phone: (207) 629-8428. Email: bigbirchfarmme@gmail.com. Open: From July 15 through September 1, 2018, open from 8 am until sunset; Seven days a week. Directions: From I-95, Exit 13, Route 3, in Augusta, toward Belfast and Arcadia. Stay on Route 3 \(Belfast Road\) for approximately 23 miles. Approximately 2 miles from Tobey\'s Shell station, Turn left onto Cain Hill Road. approximately one half mile up hill on the right is the blueberry field and farm stand, the rest on on the other side of the road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: (207) 993-2060. . From I-95, Exit 13, Route 3, in Augusta, toward Belfast and Arcadia. Stay on Route 3 (Belfast Road) for approximately 23 miles. Approximately 2 miles from Tobey's Shell station, Turn left onto Cain Hill Road. approximately one half mile up hill on the right is the blueberry field and farm stand, the rest on on the other side of the road. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. We offer a very fresh Farm-to-Fork experience and will pick fresh greens, herbs and vegetables upon your request, if we are able to do so. We can be reached in advance of your visit by text (preferred method), email or calling. Frozen lamb, mutton, goat and chicken sometimes available. (UPDATED: July 17, 2018)
• Daisychain Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, apples, raspberries (red), strawberries, Fresh eggs, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food
  102 Tufts Rd, Belfast, ME 4915. Phone: (207) 338-7839. Email: daisychain.farm@gmail.com. Open: Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 11 am. Directions: Tufts road is between Jessie Robbins and Edgecomb roads. Edgecomb road connects to route 52 and route 3. Jessie Robbins connects to route 3 and Back Belmont. Strawberries Late June through mid July; We do . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. . . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. open July 4th; Raspberries mid July through early August; Check website or call for this year's dates. We are certified organic for all crops! We also sell eggs at Bahner Farm on route 3 in Belmont Ask us about wholesale apples for hard cider. (ADDED: June 29, 2019)

Androscoggin County

• Earley Farm & Nursery - strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, Fresh eggs, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals
  639 Gardiner Road, Wales, ME 4280. Phone: 207 375-4884. Email: Kristengl@aol.com. Open: Friday and Saturday from 9am to 4 pm, Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm; Closed July 4th subject to change with weather and picking conditions; the strawberry season lasts about 4 weeks, generally from Mid June to Mid July. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Earley Farm & Nursery Facebook page. . Fax: 207 375-8682. . Friday and Saturday from 9am to 4 pm, Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm; Closed July 4th (subject to change with weather and picking conditions); the strawberry season lasts about 4 weeks, generally from Mid June to Mid July. UPDATE for 2021: they will not have U-pick Raspberries in 2021, but they will have U-pick Blueberries Be sure to call the Berry Hotline (starting June 10th) 207-375-8682 just before coming. Once in awhile we need to close for a day to let the berries ripen. We kindly asked that you leave your beloved four -legged friends at home. However, if you are traveling through with your pets please keep them safe in your vehicle. We would be glad to accommodate your pets with fresh water, and a shady spot in hot weather. Formerly Roaring Brook Nurseries. facebook page. (UPDATED: July 12, 2021, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on June 13, 2011: "Beautiful country setting with picnic tables under birch trees, children of all ages welcome, Baby bunnies and play area for children. "

Lincoln County

• Sheepscot General at Uncas Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, strawberries, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), picnic area
  98 Townhouse, Whitefield, ME 4353. Phone: 207 549 5185. Email: sheepscotgeneral@gmail.com. Open: Strawberries; June 20 to July 11, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 7 am to 5 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, SFMNP Vouchers.
  Sheepscot General at Uncas Farm Facebook page. . . We are certified organic for some crops.

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Eggs: Tips, Recipes and Information

Many PYO farms keep chickens and have farm-fresh eggs to sell. Certainly, these eggs are fresher and better in every way than those from a grocery store. Many of these farms sell the eggs year round, often via an honor box

• Types of eggs
• Egg buying guide: grades, sizes and more
• How long do eggs and egg products stay safe and fresh in the fridge
• Selling eggs from your backyard chickens
• Facts about eggs and chickens
• Glossary of meat, milk and eggs terms

Before you leave to go to the farm:

1. Always call or check their website or facebook page before you go to the farm - Egg supplies can vary, chickens lay fewer in cold weather.
2. Bring a container for the eggs.  Some farms have them some not, but if you save and reuse egg cartoons, the farmers will appreciate it. It helps cut their costs - and thus yours!
3. Bring cash - many operate honor boxes for eggs
   

When you get home

 To keep eggs safe, take eggs straight home and store them immediately in the refrigerator set at 35 to 40 F. Leave the eggs in their carton and place them in the back of the refrigerator, not in the door (which is the warmest part of the fridge).

Egg Storage Chart
Product	Refrigerator	Freezer
Raw eggs in shell	3 to 5 weeks	Do not freeze.
Raw egg whites	2 to 4 days	12 months
Raw egg yolks	2 to 4 days	Yolks do not freeze well.
Raw egg accidentally frozen in shell	Use immediately after thawing.	Keep frozen; then refrigerate to thaw.
Hard-cooked eggs	1 week	Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, liquid Unopened	10 days	Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, liquid Opened	3 days	Do not freeze.
Egg substitutes, frozen Unopened	After thawing, 7 days, or refer to "Use-By" date on carton.	12 months
Egg substitutes, frozen Opened	After thawing, 3 days, or refer to "Use-By" date on carton.	Do not freeze.
Casseroles made with eggs	3 to 4 days	After baking, 2 to 3 months.
Eggnog, commercial	3 to 5 days	6 months
Eggnog, homemade	2 to 4 days	Do not freeze.
Pies, pumpkin or pecan	3 to 4 days	After baking, 1 to 2 months.
Pies, custard and chiffon	3 to 4 days	Do not freeze.
Quiche with any kind of filling	3 to 4 days	After baking, 1 to 2 months.

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers