Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Smith’s GPS Effective Date: April 18, 2025 Smith’s GPS (the “App”) is a proprietary, in‑house application used exclusively by Smith’s Farm (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect GPS data generated by tractors when using the App. By using the App, you agree to the terms […]
The Campaign for Produce: A New Movement for Fresh Food and Healthier Communities
How It All Began The Campaign for Produce took root at Atlanta’s IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show. Initially a fun, election-themed idea inspired by the 2024 presidential race, the campaign grew into something much bigger. What started as a playful competition between Kale Collards ’24 and Broccoli Cauliflower ’24 quickly captured attention and inspired people to think deeply about […]
Smith’s Farm and the Campaign for Produce: Sponsoring Professional Headshots at The Global Produce & Floral Show
We are announcing that Smith’s Farm and the Campaign for Produce will sponsor the Professional Photography Lounge at this year’s Global Produce & Floral Show. The IFPA show is held on October 18-19, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia! As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting healthy, sustainable produce and advocating for American family farms, we are thrilled to bring something […]
Is Broccoli Good for Dogs? Smith’s Farm Broccoli Experts Explain
Nestled in the heart of Presque Isle, ME, we are proud to be one of the largest suppliers of broccoli on the East Coast. While we’re experts in growing top-quality broccoli and cauliflower, it’s important to note that we are not veterinarians! However, our extensive experience in farming and understanding of fresh produce allows us […]
Maine Growing Season: The Cycle Continues
The Culmination of the Maine Growing Season As nature’s canvas transforms into a vibrant display of colorful leaves and crisp frosty mornings start to greet us, we at Smith’s Farm are reminded of the cyclical beauty that signifies not only the approaching winter season but also the culmination of our Maine growing season. We invite […]
Ensuring Safe Produce: Smith’s Farm Earns Perfect Score!
In an era where consumers prioritize their health and well-being more than ever before, the significance of food safety cannot be overstated. Ensuring that the food we consume is free from harmful contaminants and toxins is a crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We are proud to announce that we recently conducted a food […]
Cauliflower History: The Coolest Vegetable
We all know that cauliflower is one of the cool kids in the cruciferous vegetable family. But did you know that there is a rich cauliflower history that spans centuries and continents? It all started in the eastern Mediterranean region where this veggie was first grown as a food crop by the ancient Romans. Who […]
Is Broccoli A GMO?
Is broccoli man made? Is it a GMO? These are questions we often hear at Smith’s Farm. Many vegetables are misunderstood to be genetically modified organism (GMO) plants. Currently, there are no GMO varieties of broccoli. Broccoli is the result of centuries of selective breeding. Selective breeding is a process in which farmers choose plants […]
Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer with Broccoli
Spreading the Word for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month is usually about thinking pink, but this year we’ve got our minds set on being green. Leafy green, that is. It’s probably not surprising that, apart from being a delicious addition to any meal, broccoli has a number of health benefits. There’s a […]
Why Food Safety is Important
Bringing Attention to Global Food Safety September means lots of things to different people—back to school, football season, sweater weather—but for us at Smith’s Farm, September is National Food Safety Month. Over 600 million people each year become sick from foodborne illnesses, with 48 million of those people in the United States alone. The only […]
How to Make Produce Last with Proper Washing and Storage
Make Produce Last and Get the Most Out Of It There’s nothing worse than buying fresh, delicious produce, only for it to go bad faster than you can eat it. Being forced to throw away the produce you were excited to eat hurts not only your conscience but your wallet, too. Even with their shorter shelf […]
Staying Healthy During Back to School Season
It’s back to school season which means homework, carpools, and preparing school lunches. This time of year can be stressful, and it’s hard to stay creative with healthy meals on a tight schedule. Using healthy ingredients like broccoli makes it easy to create snacks that your family will love eating. Broccoli is one of the […]
The Health Benefits of Broccoli
The Health Benefits of Broccoli: Healthy Living with Broccoli Broccoli, a vegetable related to cauliflower, cabbage, kale, bok choy, arugula, Brussels sprouts, collards, watercress, and radishes, is informally classified as a cruciferous vegetable and offers many health benefits. Cruciferous is the nickname for vegetables in the mustard family because the four petals that most of […]
Broccoli Marketing & Merchandising for the Fall Season
A Grocer’s Guide to Fall Broccoli Sales With the fall months approaching comes the promise of cooler weather, back to school, and key opportunities for boosting sales. This year, make sure broccoli is included in the fun with strategic marketing, both in-store and online. From featuring fall-friendly recipes at in-store demos to tapping into social […]
Bill Greens Maine
Bill Greens Maine did a wonderful piece on Smith’s Farm, check it out here! https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/entertainment/television/bill-greens-maine/sixth-generation-smiths-farm-is-one-of-the-easts-largest/97-594751809
Broccoli for Health
Medical News Today posted a great article with the science behind the healthy properties of broccoli. Broccoli is known to reduce diabetes, heart disease, many forms of cancer, increase bone density- thats just a few of the amazing benefits to persuade you to EAT MORE BROCCOLI! Check out the article below: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266765.php
Broccoli Crowning
Tara educated a class of pre-schoolers on the basics of growing broccoli and cauliflower today. The children were taught about optimal growing conditions and the learned the difference between crowns and bunches- there may be some broccoli left in the hair of the kids as they “crowned” themselves!! Slideshows of the farms and harvest crews […]
CDC Releases E. Coli Update
The CDC released a statement on Wednesday regarding the recent e. coli breakout that was apparently linked to leafy greens. Please click on the link to read the full article. https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/s0110-update-ecoli.html
Rolling Out Broccoli Transplants in FL
12/11/17 Lance Smith was in the Florida field with the production team today as the new tape plant transplanter was being put to field. This innovative technology will help us get our farm-fresh Stag broccoli to your local grocery store in abundance!
Festival of Trees
Come see our Stag tree at the 2017 Festival of Trees this weekend, being held at Northern Maine Community College Gymnasium in Presque Isle, ME! The tree and gifts will be raffled off at the end of the event, come on out and catch some holiday spirit! Dec. 1-3, 2017. https://www.facebook.com/events/294387211074096/
Produce Primer
Ever wonder how the fresh produce you buy in the grocery store gets there? Yeah, I’d never thought about it either until I started working at Smith’s Farm. I just went to the store, list in hand (or not) ready to check things off and put them in the cart. Now I do remember thinking, […]
Back to School
It’s that time of year again, back to school. Along with the carpools and homework comes the responsibility of making sure the kids are eating healthy at school and at home. It’s hard to be creative on a schedule and not give in to their sugary desires. We’re here to help with some easy, delicious […]