“When Agriculture and Conservation Connects – Securing a Future for Local Food Production.”

The Third Annual YCFN Strawberry Social

Date:  Thursday, June 25, 2026

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Spiller Farm, 85 Spiller Farm Ln, Wells, ME 04090

Title:   “When Agriculture and Conservation Connects – Securing a Future for Local Food Production.” The Third Annual YCFN Strawberry Social

This GWRLT Members Event will be held in collaboration with the York County Cooperative Extension/York County Farm Network (UMaine). The event will be limited to 80 participants, with registration offered on a first-come, first-served basis and a $5 registration fee. We emphasize that the strawberries are from Spiller farm, the biscuits are handmade, and dinner will be provided.

Register Here: https://umaine-extension.formtitan.com/ftproject/events?eventid=a1cUy000005WP21

Speaker: Bill and Anna Spiller

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Bill’s story is exceptionally compelling. He has been farming here since 1967. He know every bump and gully on his land. He and Anna know the wildlife that depend on these acres. He has been innovative in his ag practices- doing PYOs before PYOs were a thing and building an on-site market.. He donates food to food pantries- thus sharing the bounty his land produces. He wanted to see his farm continue beyond his ownership to produce local food for local people and he committed to that idea by selling a conservation easement. This is where the past shaped the present and meets the future. There are few things that are more compelling than this.