How it all began.
Meeting House Farm was founded in 2017 by Emily & Scott Springer on a historic farm property in Scarborough, Maine, that dates back to 1731. As a MOFGA-certified organic, regenerative and biodynamic herb farm, Emily’s mission was to produce high quality, locally grown herbs and get them into the hands of people who want and need them. To support this mission, in 2019, Emily formed Meeting House Collaborative – inviting other growers to join Meeting House Farm in creating an online Herbal Marketplace at www.meetinghouse.farm that could connect more people across the United States with locally grown organic herbs and herbal products.
Many farms meet here.
The Collaborative meets a growing need in the community: To bridge the gap in access between locally grown herbs and the people that need them. To date, over 50 growers across the United States have partnered with Meeting House Farm as Collaborative members, making their herbs and herbal products available for sale through the Collaborative’s online Herbal Marketplace. Each member of the Collaborative works with Emily and her team to ensure that they meet high standards for regenerative growing, soil health, and beautiful healthy plants.
You can meet and learn more about our Collaborative growers here.
A commitment to people and the planet.
Collaborative members include herb growers, farmers, nurseries, and gardeners across the United States who are committed to growing high-quality herbs with intention and love for both people and the planet. Members of the Collaborative take pride in growing herbs by hand and grow in small batches. All members grow to organic or regenerative standards, stewarding the land in a way that leaves it better than they found it. Many members are also certified organic or using biodynamic farming practices.
Organic certification is regulated by the USDA and local certifying agencies. Biodynamic farming practices are regenerative and care for the farm as an organism. These practices prioritize the use of plants and animals on the farm to create rich, sustainable soil.
Our Collaborative offers high quality, local herbs - grown by hand with intent. You can find all your favorite herbs here.
Become a Collaborative member.
If you are an herb grower that shares in our mission to get local, organically and regeneratively grown herbs into the hands of customers across the United States - while building a sustainable future doing what brings you joy - we’d love to hear from you.
Learn more about the benefits of joining the Collaborative, email us at farmers@meetinghouse.farm, or complete the inquiry form below to get in touch to learn more.