Ensuring Cape Elizabeth’s Farming Future…

The Cape Farm Alliance is a group of farmers, fishermen, gardeners, horse lovers, business owners and supporters of a local food future for our town.

We work cooperatively throughout the year to “ensure Cape Elizabeth’s farming future,” to increase access to local food, to help maintain the rural character of our town, to enhance the economic viability of local farms and food-related businesses and to raise awareness about local farming, fishing and food.

Check out our initiatives, attend a meeting or Cape Farm Alliance event, find a local farm or consider lending your financial support!

What’s in Season Right Now?

During the winter, our farmers are still hard at work tending a few crops still in the ground or in greenhouses, taking care of livestock, and prepping for the coming season. Alewive’s Brook Farm is open for customers year round, selling stored crops (many of our fall veggies store very well into the early spring), seafood, eggs, Maine grown flours, and other items.  Stop in 7 days a week, call 799-7743, or go to www.alewivesbrookfarm.com. Check our farm directory or map for details and directions.

LOBSTER PRICES ARE VERY LOW.  Not good for our fishermen (especially with diesel fuel prices remaining high), but a great time to enjoy a lobster dinner.  Alewive’s is open every day, and always has fresh lobster in their tanks. Think about buying lots now and pre-cooking and freezing the meat for a fabulous late winter feast!

SHRIMP & SCALLOPS: Both are in season right now. The Maine shrimp season is expected to be very short this year due to new catch restrictions, so enjoy shrimp now. Scallops are plentiful this year but the season will only last into March.

PLUS: Several of our farmers sell at the new winter market in South Portland, corner of Rte. 77 and Sawyer Rd. (the old Hamlin School), Sundays, 10 a.m – 2 p.m. Looking for a convenient way to buy Maine foods year-round?  Visit the huge new online farmers’ market created by Penny Jordan and Caitlin Jordan - Cape Farms’ Market.  You’ll find wonderfully fresh, tasty foods from an outstanding array of Maine farms.