The mission of Rippling Waters Organic Farm is to promote food security
through education, action, and service.
Rippling Waters Organic Farm (RWOF) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Through its agricultural activities, RWOF works to educate communities in southern Maine about sustainable, local food systems and to ensure access to affordable, organic food for people living in those communities. The educational activities are structured to connect the citizenry with the food they eat, the landscape and the folks that grow the food. It actively recruits and trains volunteers to assist with farm activities, host apprentices and interns who are interested in pursuing careers in farming or related professions and sponsors work shops and classes for local gardeners. Farm staff grow produce for 3 farmers ‘ markets, the farm’s retail store, wholesale accounts, a CSA project, and the Senior Farm Share Program. and donates produce to local food pantries in the MSAD 6 area. The farm is also committed to donating to area food pantries, contributing over 11,000 pounds of fresh organic vegetables and fruits in 2010. Our staff is helped by a lengthy list of individual volunteers and community groups, including Creative Trails, USM students and Waban, who provide thousands of hours of service and receive training and practical experience.