Since 2014 we have hosted countless WWOOFers (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) on our farm to help us with our daily chores and work. Our workers help us with nearly all aspects of the farm and homestead, from tending to animals, seeding, transplanting and harvesting our veggies, to canning and preserving the fruits of our labor. They live and work alongside us, often becoming honorary members of the family. If you're interested in WWOOF'ing, please check out our profile and then shoot us an email.

Here are some of the kind words from some of our WWOOFers:

Gus - 2020
”What do you even say about the most amazing people you've just spent your entire summer with?! There are so many aspects from this way of life that I want to take with me and integrate into the life I live outside of the farm. I learned so much about plants, animals, and hard work. In the field, we frequently discussed different plant families, compost, root systems, medicinal herbs, etc. This made learning about agriculture a lot of fun and contributed to our group dynamic. Even more so than learning about farming, I soaked up the way a community is formed at Patch Farm. As workers, we are welcomed in with open arms, encouraged to take on projects, and learn new skills. I am so incredibly appreciative of the people I spent my summer of wwoofing with and I hope you get an opportunity to do the same - it will open your eyes and your mind to so many new things.”

Hannah - 2020
”Where to start...? I have been dreaming about WWOOFing since I was 14 and Patch Farm went above and beyond anything I expected. I came to the farm with very little knowledge about life on a farm, I hadn't left my house in nearly 6 months due to COVID, and was a very self-conscious high school grad. Not only did I learn about farming in sustainable and environmentally sound ways from some of the most knowledgeable people I've had the pleasure of meeting, but I made amazing friendships and connections. There was never a dull day, never a day I wanted to go home, no matter how tough the work got or how dirty I was (and you WILL get dirty). Brandon and Brenna Mae are phenomenal people who are extremely intelligent, passionate about their work, always willing to teach, and wickedly funny. I am SO lucky to have gotten to share a month with them and their amazing family; my only regret is that I didn't stay longer.”

Michael - 2020
“My five-week stint at Patch Farm was one of the most wonderful and educational experiences of my life. Patch is a place to learn about both farming and the farming lifestyle. I developed equal pleasure in picking the tomato, eating the tomato, and composting the last bit of the tomato after I was too full. And Maine! Did you know Maine is ice cream country? I did not! Anyway, BrennaMae and Brandon have a very special way of creating a community out of the people they work with, and being a part of it for even a brief time was an absolute pleasure. They're also fabulous teachers who emphasize the 'why' as much as the 'how.' I recommend Patch Farm to anyone who has two hands for parsnip pulling!”

Chantal - 2019
”If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to give your time at Patch, you will be changed for the better. The land itself is stunning, but what was much more special to me were the people living on it. BrennaMae and Brandon are incredibly hardworking, but are also truly patient and caring. They are so genuine in their intentions as farmers that they have made their home a place of learning for anyone and everyone willing to take the time. They aren't kidding when they write in their bio that they'll help you follow your passions, even if they aren't their own. BrennaMae gave me books, jars and house space to start my fermentation projects, and cheered me on as I tried new things! Dinners with the entire household are a joy, especially with the company of Ainsley and Finnian. Nancy has a wealth of knowledge on herbs, cheese, pie, and life. I am so grateful for these people and their work, and I know anyone who approaches their experience at Patch with an open heart and mind will feel the same way.”

Jayla - 2019
Patch Farm is such a wonderful place. I stayed there for a little over two months and it was one of the best decisions I have made thus far. There is so much to learn here and immerse yourself in if you are curious about anything from organic growing to herbalism and homesteading. I ate the best food of my life while there and miss it so much. Honestly, I really appreciated the structure and organization of living and working with BrennaMae and Brandon. They have a good system for delegating cooking, house chores and work responsibilities. Brenna loves to answer questions and is a great teacher and leader. There was always lots of yogurt, cheese and bread making happening along with some canning and fermentation. Brenna's mom Nancy is so great to be around too, she's lovely and super informed about many of the previously mentioned topics. If you are staying long-term I recommend having a car because there is so much to explore in Maine and New Hampshire is close by. Lots of lakes, hiking and natural beauty. If you are genuinely interested in organic farming, this is the place to go.

Valerie and Cody - October 2018
"Patch is seriously the best! I love how much this experience made me grow. How much this farm changed my perspective for the better! The whole family has so much to teach you, especially their 4 year old daughter Ainsley. Don't hesitate to apply to volunteer here because it will do nothing but benefit you. Even in ways you weren't expecting! My partner Cody and I stayed here for a month and a half and truly have nothing but love and appreciation for the Patch family!"

EmilyK - August 2018
"My time at Patch Farm was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. BrennaMae and Brandon were incredibly warm, knowledgeable, and kind hosts. This experience opened my eyes up to so many aspects of farming, food, and community, that I was not aware of prior to this experience. At Patch Farm, everyone is honest and fair, and there is no better opportunity to learn. I cannot express enough how grateful I am for this experience. The farm was beautiful - every morning I was woken up by the sunrise creeping over me through the window. Be prepared to experience the full range of things, from the most amazing meals, to pruning raspberries, to getting surprised by a humorous wild turkey, or learning to make mozzarella. I have left this farm after a few short weeks, but my perspective on life is formally changed for the better. It is an unmatched experience and I now can't stop giving everyone I meet their own personally tailored garlic scape recipe. My heart is bigger because of this experience."

Kenna - September 2017
"I wanted to be a wwoofer to be emersed physically and mentally in the world of organic farming. I came to Patch Farm with these expectations and got so much more. It's been a few weeks now and I am still reeling from the experience. Brennamae, Brandon, Nancy, and Ansley (and the apprentices and other wwoofer I was lucky to be there with:) are an incredible family with an incredible amount of knowledge. I learned a copious amount of farming skills and life skills. My endless questions were always answered with enthusiasm. Having been wwoofers themselves, Brandon and Brennamae were so well organized with the logistics, duties, household chores, sleeping, etc. It made things so clear and therefore fun. We worked hard ( family works even harder!) but off time was always respected. I can't say enough nice things about this wondrous farm! It's a magical place. I feel so lucky to have met all the inhabitants at Patch!"

Sarah and Eliza - September 2016
"My partner and I WWOOFed on Patch Farm last summer and are still talking about the amazing experience we had almost a year later! We were welcomed into the Patch Farm family immediately and started calling the farm house "home" just weeks after settling in. BrennaMae, Brandon, and Nan are all incredibly knowledgable and bring immense passion to everything they do. Eliza and I loved running the goats in the morning, watching the sunrise, beekeeping and cutting herbs with Nan, blueberry picking, going to the Farmers' Market, playing with Ainsley, and exploring the area (there are 3 ice cream shops and a couple lakes!) during our two-month stay. We learned so much and will never forget the experience. We definitely recommend this farm to anyone looking to learn a lot, work hard, and meet amazing people along the way!"

Catie - July 2016
"I WWOOFed for the first time at Patch Farm and it was the perfect place to experience farm life. BrennaMae and Brandon welcomed me and other WWOOFers into their family and truly included us in their lives and farm. They shared their deep knowledge of organic farming and living a sustainable lifestyle. Any question I asked was always met with an honest and robust answer--which deepened my understanding of organic farming. I worked on many different tasks including planting out, cleaning out stalls, feeding pigs and chickens, collecting eggs, and much more. This gave me a wide range of experiences and responsibilities. I felt that my work was essential to the farm and valued. I really enjoyed planting out a majority of the crops and learning about BrennaMae and Brandon's vision for the farm and holistically sustainable lifestyle. Not a day has gone by where I don’t think about my amazing summer experience at Patch Farm, and it is my hope that I can go back and WWOOF there again."

Kristy - April 2015
"My time spent at Patch Farm was the most amazing two weeks. BrennaMae and Brandon are thoughtful and fun folks to work with, even mucking out goat pens was a fun activity when I had them around. They have a great vision and passion for farming and are truly living it out. I was included in their social times with another great young couple just getting into farming and with their cute toddler Ainsley around there was never a dull moment. One of my favourite parts of their farm is the whiteboard, where future plans, daily tasks and reminders are there for everyone to be on the same page - amazing organisation at this place! I helped on a variety of tasks, felt like my contributions were really valued (check out the greenhouse sides!) and learnt a bunch about vege and animal raising through many conversations. The wwoofer side of the house is cosy, the food tasty and wholesome, can't wait to go back!"

Abs and Kate - August 2014
"Sweet farm, smart farmers. Every day was worth while at the Patch Farm: Brandon and BrennaMae are lighthearted hard workers, willing to take the time to teach. We learned a great deal, had enough time for ourselves (afternoons, Sundays and Mondays), and hope to return as soon as we can."