Who We Are
We are Andrew and Becky Toothacker. We purchased Hart Farm in 2019, choosing to keep the original name of the farm to honor the agricultural legacy of the Hart Family.
We met in our early 20’s, while living in community and studying Biodynamic agriculture as apprentices on farms on the East Coast.
Hart Farm is a labor of our love, bringing our dreams to fruition. Whether it’s our produce, flowers, pork, beef or our on-farm dinners, we couldn’t be happier to be providing the Greater Bangor Area with everything our farm has to offer.
We look forward to having you join our community!
Our Practices
We grow our vegetables and flowers & raise our animals using organic and Biodynamic practices. In 2024, we will be pursuing Organic Certification through MOFGA.
We view our farm as a functioning organism, placing emphasis on the interdependent nature of all aspects of our farm and business: be it our fields, soils, plants, animals, compost or the people who are a part of our farm - all making up the spirit of the place!
The CSA Model
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. CSA Members purchase their “share” prior to the start of the growing season. This gives the farmer needed capital when they require it most. CSA funds are invested back into the farm by purchasing yearly inputs such as seeds, soil or amendments.
Members receive the benefit of the getting the most for their money. Weekly shares amount to over $30 worth of produce (much more during peak season).
Here at Hart Farm, we want to ensure that our CSA Members find their experience convenient and enjoyable. We encourage our members to mingle during pickup hours, say hello to our pigs and cows, shop in our retail area or walk the gardens and HLT trail system. Included in each CSA Share is u-pick cherry tomatoes (in season) and (new this year) a u-pick culinary herb garden!
CSA Members benefit from the flexibility of two on-farm pickup days: Friday, 2-6 and Saturday, 10-6. Members can choose their pickup days and times at their own discretion.
We offer Full & Partial Season CSA Shares.
Full Season Shares run every week, for 20 weeks (June through October).
Partial Season Shares run for 10 weeks. Partial Season Members pre-select their pickup weeks prior to the start of the season.
Some examples of CSA Shares include:
June 16th & 17th -
Lettuce Mix
Radicchio
Carrots
Radishes
Peas
Garlic Scapes
July 28th & 29th -
Summer squash
Pickling cucumbers
Green beans
Kohlrabi
Beets
Head lettuce
Scallions
Kale
U-Pick Cherry Tomatoes
September 22nd & 23rd -
Greenhouse Tomatoes
Red Long of Tropea Onions
Napa Cabbage
Basil
Watermelon
Potatoes