We are a family of five, pursuing our passion for sustainable agricultural. Alive 'n' Pickin' Farm is operated by Mike Gold and Kelly Martin, along with three children, Willow, Eliza, 'n' Jonah. We are based in the small agricultural town of Unity, ME located about 100 miles northeast of Portland and about 25 miles from the coast. We are nestled in the hills that rise above scenic Unity Pond; int
erspersed among the commonly found dairy, vegetable, and small diversified farms that preserve the rural character of the area. In recent years, the area in and around Unity has become a mecca of the local and regional foods movement. This is in part due to the presence of Unity College (Maine's environmental college) MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association), and Maine Farmland Trust who has been conducting agricultural economic development (including creating a food hub) to serve the area's farms and the greater community in general. We are proud to be finding our way back into commercial farming, as we (Kelly and Mike) have worked in farming on and off since the turn of the century including our own certified organic vegetable farm, "Crooked Row Farm" in Fort Kent, ME. In 2013, a great opportunity to grow broiler chickens for "Farmers Gate Market" in Wales, ME had us raising 200 birds in a start-up phase. By 2016, we have grown to serve additional markets including Commonwealth Poultry Co., and the Unity Food Hub, raising 1,800 broilers and 6 pigs. Thanks,
Mike, Kelly, Willow, Eliza, 'n' Jonah
