Committed to Growing Maine’s and The Northeast's Grain Economy
At Blue Ox Malthouse, we are committed to helping Maine growers increase their grain growing capacity and produce the best quality barley possible. We take great pride in our dedication to supporting these farms as a mid-size market and through partnering with organizations like the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Grain Alliance, MOFGA, and many others to increase knowledge, capacity, and infrastructure for small grains.
Wood Prairie Farm - Bridgewater, Maine
Amy and Megan Gerritsen scout their field for rouge potatoes. After potato harvest, this field will be planted to Winter Rye to build soil health and for harvest the next summer.
The Gerristen family has been growing MOFGA certified organic food since the 1970s. While we work with their grain -they grow rye, wheat, buckwheat, oats - Wood Prairie also grows seed potatoes and vegetable seeds for gardeners and farmers alike. Check out their website and online seed catalog.
Porter Farms - Washburn, Maine
Matt Porter in fields of Newdale Barley in his fields in Washburn, Maine.
Porter Farms is a family-owned operation in Aroostook county that has been harvesting quality crops for over 40 years! Their key crops include small grains like barley and wheat along with potatoes and soybeans.
Marquis Farms - Van Buren, Maine
Wayne Marquis and his grandson of Marquis Farm,
Marquis Farms is MOFGA certified organic and a family owned farm in beautiful Aroostook County, Maine. They grow potatoes and oats in addition to the barley used for our Organic malts.
Aurora Mills and Farm - Linneus, Maine
Marcus, Sara, & Matt (Left to Right) of Aurora Mills and Farm
Aurora Mills and Farm is a second generation family owned USDA certified organic farm and mill in Maine. They grow, harvest, and mill wheat, oats, spelt, and rye.
If you are interested in providing or growing malt barley please contact us: info@blueoxmalthouse.com.