I come from a non-agricultural background, but growing up my grandparents Barbara & Earl Jones welcomed me to help out at their farm once a week. Those early experiences sparked a love for working outdoors. I went on to study Biology at the University of New Brunswick in Canada, where I focused many of my… Read more »

When we first visited Maine, I was so excited to make a gift basket for family and friends back home that included all things Maine. One of the items I wanted to include was a blueberry soap. Afterall, I had blueberry muffin mix, blueberry syrup, a blueberry candle – it would perfectly round out the… Read more »

I’ve been growing plants for as long as I can remember. The medicinal uses of plants is what inspires me most. And to hear from people what they are suffering from and if there’s something I can make from plants to help them. The first time I marketed a salve, I received overwhelming testimonials of… Read more »

I am the maker behind Luci’s Lather Lab, a Maine-based studio shaped by science, teaching, and a lifelong love of hands-on creativity. I am a trained chemist with a Ph.D. in chemistry and spent many years working in laboratories and teaching chemistry at the college level. That background instilled a deep respect for careful formulation,… Read more »

I have always been a creator from the time I could walk and talk to now, and I don’t see that changing in this lifetime. As a kid I used to create all kind of of concoctions using wild harvested strawberries and take home hotel lotions to DIY facemasks with bananas and honey. My first… Read more »

I have always been a maker, sometimes because there wasn’t enough money to buy everything, and other times it’s for enjoyment and creativity. After losing my medical job in 2021, I decided that sharing our knowledge of sensitive skincare would be my next mission and way of helping others. Our small family business was born… Read more »

My name is Brittney Brown, and I am the owner and #207herbalist of Wildly 207, LLC. A commercially licensed, woman owned, small batch, hand-crafted herbal goods business with a focus on wholesale. I am a Certified Herbalist with 800 hours of didactic and scientific professional clinical Herbalist education from Heart of Herbs Herbal School, as… Read more »

I obtained my cosmetology certification from Capillo School of Hair in 2000, which has been my aspiration since childhood. I successfully passed the state board exams in February and commenced my career as a cosmetologist shortly thereafter. After several years, I experienced some issues with my hands, leading me to take a break from my… Read more »

Founded in 2010 by Dan Marion a former professional skier turned organic farmer, Fresh Pickins Farm reflects a passion for sustainable living, adventuring, and a connection to Maine’s diverse landscapes. We believe that the beauty of life lies in the natural world surrounding us. Inspired by the breathtaking landscapes of our home state of Maine—where… Read more »

Sophie’s Soaps at Mini-Hooves Farm, is a small, Handmade, Homemade, woman owned and operated, Goat Milk Soap business in Limington, ME. I grew up on a small, family farm in Salisbury, Vermont.   We had donkeys, ponies, sheep, chickens, geese, and Toggenburg goats.   I always enjoyed the goats, but never liked drinking goat milk.  But I… Read more »