Julia Baecher started East of Eden as a backyard passion project in 2012 and has since farmed at three different scales; from a home plot to a six-acre leased (and later owned) property, and back again. Each move brought new lessons in efficiency, investment, and profitability. In this session, she’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and offer a practical framework to help new flower farmers make smart infrastructure decisions from the start.
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About the Speaker
Julia Baecher is the owner-operator of East of Eden Flower Farm, a small specialty flower farm in Bowdoinham, Maine. Focusing on seasonal blooms from early spring tulips through summer peonies and fall dahlias, Julia is developing expertise in extending the growing season for cut flowers in Maine’s climate. The farm sells primarily through their on-site seasonal farmstand, building direct relationships with customers who appreciate locally-grown, seasonal flowers.