Ben Whatley

Ben Whatley has farmed organic vegetables and seedlings with his family since 2012 in Topsham, Maine. The majority of the farm's produce is sold year-round at farmers markets in the town of Brunswick next door, and is certified organic by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and given the Real Organic Project stamp of approval. Ben serves on the board of the Maine Federation of Farmers Markets, which among many things supports statewide nutrition and food access programs. Ben's favorite crop to grow and to teach others to grow is lettuce, because it's so easy and rewarding. Through workshops, organic plant sales, and donations to community and school gardens, Whatley Farm seeks to inspire new farmers and gardeners to start growing. Learn more on the farm's website, www.whatleyfarm.com, and follow the farm's story on Facebook and Instagram @whatleyfarm.