HOPE — "Georges River Land Trust is proud to hold the conservation easement on Hope’s Edge Farm, a vital source of local produce in the Midcoast," said a news release. "Since 2005, Georges River Land Trust has worked with a generous and committed Hope landowner to place an agricultural conservation easement on the 100-acre working farm at the base of Philbrook and Hatchett Mountains. Thanks to support from Maine Farmland Trust and the Land for Maine’s Future Program, this property was permanently protected in 2025."

Hope’s Edge Farm invites the community to celebrate this conservation milestone on Thursday, July 9, from 5 - 7 p.m. Refreshments and light fare will be provided. Farmers will provide a guided tour of the property.

Please RSVP at georgesriver.org/events as parking is limited. This event is free and open to everyone.

"This conservation story is a long time in the making and Georges River Land Trust, Maine Farmland Trust, and Hope’s Edge Farm are thrilled to celebrate its future in agriculture for generations to come," said the news release.

Directions: Hope’s Edge Farm is located at 73 Morse Rd in Hope, ME. Parking will be clearly marked in the farm’s field and along a portion of Morse Road, according to GRLT.

About Georges River Land Trust 

Georges River Land Trust has been conserving and caring for the St. George River watershed since 1987. The land trust has conserved over 5,600 acres of forest, farm, and shoreline, and maintains over 80 miles of public trails in 19 towns from Montville to Cushing. This conservation work is supported by over 1,000 community members. Visit georgesriver.org to join the community and learn more. 

About Maine Farmland Trust

A statewide nonprofit, Maine Farmland Trust is growing a robust future for farming in Maine by protecting our finite farmland, supporting farmers to keep land in production, and advocating for the conditions farms and farmers need to thrive. Since its founding in 1999, MFT has permanently protected over 58,600 acres of farmland and supported more than 500 farms with critical services. More at www.mainefarmlandtrust.org.