John, Carolyn and Ramona Snell at the closing on the sale of an easement to protect Snell Family Farm.

Snell’s a forever farm

Snell Family Farm has long been a local institution in Buxton. Now, the farm will remain a farm for generations to come, thanks to the Snell family’s decision to protect the farm with conservation easements through Maine Farmland Trust.

Snell Farm is a highly productive diversified farming operation located on both sides of River Road in Buxton. John, Ramona and daughter Carolyn grow produce, herbs, flowers bedding plants, and fruit for their farm stand, community supported agriculture and several farmers markets.

They also offer pick-your-own raspberries in the summer and apples in the fall. “The Snell family is community-oriented, and they love growing food and flowers for their long-standing customers,” a press release said.

 “We are pleased to be able to contribute to the food and floral independence of our region,” said Ramona Snell.

 “Maine Farmland Trust is excited to protect such a thriving farm,” said Charlie Baldwin, a farmland protection project manager at Maine Farmland Trust. “Farms like these are a huge asset to the community, and we want to make sure that they remain so far into the future, especially in areas like Buxton with high development pressure.”

 Maine Farmland Trust has worked with farmers across the state to protect over 60,000 acres of farmland.