Recently the group of thirty-six area farmers raising vegetables, fruits and livestock products organize as The Maine Highlands Farm Products Promotion Group released their 2004 the Maine Highlands Food and Farm map. The organization’s members, farm name, address, phone, email are listed in this map along with the agricultural products and services they have available so customers can find local farms to provide food and other farm products.

The 22" by 17" two sided full color map on glossy paper is available for free to consumers in the Piscataquis and Penobscot area. Twenty thousands copies of the map have been printed funded in part by the Piscataquis County Public Health Council, a Healthy Maine Partnership. Development of the map was with the support of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Piscataquis County Office and the Penobscot County Soil and Water Conservation District. You can pick up your copy at Piscataquis or Penobscot County University of Maine Cooperative Extension Offices or Soil and Water Conservation District Offices.

The following businesses have supported the production of the map and have supplies of the map for distribution. Blue Seal Feeds, Inc in Bangor, Realty of Maine in Bangor, Allen Freeman McDonnell Agency in Brewer, Lambs Farm in Sebec, Dorr's Equipment in Bangor, Perkco Supply, Inc. in Exeter, Sherburne Farms in Dexter, Foxcroft Agway in Dover-Foxcroft, Roger Merchant Photographer in Dover-Foxcroft, Vine and Branch Family Farm in Bangor, Simply Soap in Garland and Breakneck Ridge Farm in Blanchard.

Member farmers also have a supply of maps and they include: Vine & Branch in Bangor; Breakneck Ridge Farm in Blanchard; Country Junction in Bradford; Penquis Valley Shepherd and Haven Farm in Brownville; Ash Hill View Deer Farm in Carmel; Olmsted's Orchard, G & M Maple Products, and Maple Lane Farm in Charleston; Oak Ridge Farm in Clifton; Thunder Ridge Farm in Corinna; Thomas Farms and Critterwoods Outdoor Recreation Area, Lucky Stars Farm in Corinth, Windy View Farm in Dexter, Leaves & Blooms Greenhouse, Tudor Farm Orchard, and Shaw Historic Farm in Dover-Foxcroft.

Other farm members include Mapleshade Farm & Rumphius Dairy Goats in Garland; Perseverance Wild Blueberry Farm in Kingsbury Plantation; Treworgy Family Orchards in Levant; Ireland Farms in Lincoln; Wyman Farms in Milo; Nutkin Knoll Farm in Newburgh; Worcester's Wild Blueberries in Ornville; Tarry Farm in Orono; Snow Brook Gardens and Checkerberry Farm in Parkman; Stutzman's Farm, Mossflower Farm, Campbell/Richardson Farm and Hall's Christmas Tree Farms, Inc. in Sangerville; Lamb's Farm, La Bererie Farm and Blueberry Ridge Farm in Sebec, Nickerson's Fresh Vegetables in St. Albans and Foss Farm in Stetson.

The Maine Highlands Farm Products Promotion Group will be distributing this map throughout the area so folks living in or visiting Piscataquis and Penobscot Counties will be able to easily find a farm to purchase locally produced, high quality farm products. A farm direct seasonal availability guide is included with approximate harvest season for the different farm products. Also, a few farming facts and fun quiz on farming topics can test your agriculture knowledge.