In the heart of Aroostook County, Presque Isle FarmDrop is helping reshape how our community connects with food. It’s a simple idea with big impact — an online farmers market that makes it easy for customers to order directly from local producers, all in one place, with one pickup. Behind that simplicity lies a growing network of farmers, food makers, volunteers, and customers working together to strengthen the region’s food system.
FarmDrop brings together the best of northern Maine’s agriculture and small-batch food scene. Each week, customers browse the online marketplace — a virtual co-op of sorts — filled with everything from fresh greens and potatoes to local meats, baked goods, and preserves. When orders close, participating farmers and producers prepare their goods, which are then gathered at a central hub in Presque Isle for efficient, community-based distribution.
For customers, it’s convenience and connection rolled into one. Instead of making multiple stops or missing out on local options, they can shop from home and still support dozens of farms and small businesses. For producers, it’s a way to reach more people, streamline logistics, and keep more of every dollar earned. The model creates a win-win — one that supports local entrepreneurship while reducing food miles and waste.
But FarmDrop is more than a marketplace; it’s a collaboration. Each participating community — from Presque Isle to Linneus and beyond — relies on a local coordinator who manages communications, logistics, and relationships with farmers and customers. These local stewards help ensure the system stays rooted in the community it serves. It’s a modern solution built on old-fashioned values: trust, cooperation, and shared responsibility.
As FarmDrop grows, so does its impact. It’s helping create small but meaningful opportunities for work — from packing and organizing orders to managing outreach and digital logistics — while keeping wealth circulating locally. It’s a reminder that when we choose local food, we’re not just buying a product; we’re investing in people, places, and possibilities.
To explore the marketplace or learn how to get involved, visit www.farmdrop.us.