Our farm is a small family operation, founded by first generation farmers Brandon & Laura Cook.

About Our Farm

The Cook Farm is a small, sustainable farm rooted in community. Since 2017, we’ve been growing more than just food; we’ve been growing a way of life that puts the earth, animals, and people first. Over the years, our business has evolved into a thriving, highly diversified model. We produce pasture raised chicken, turkey, pork, and goat meat, pasture raised duck eggs, organically grown produce, and handcrafted goat’s milk products.

We choose to raise our animals on pasture, where they can forage, roam, and engage in natural behaviors. This not only improves animal welfare but also enriches the soil, supports biodiversity, and creates more nutrient dense food. We rotate our animals regularly to maintain healthy pastures and reduce the need for human intervention.

We have a large greenhouse and market garden, where we grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The majority of this produce is delivered to members of our CSA program. All of our produce is grown organically, without the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides, or synthetic fertilizers. We focus on regenerative practices, like cover cropping, composting, and minimal tillage, to keep our soil alive and thriving. Healthy soil is the foundation of everything we do.

We maintain a small herd of dairy goats, whose milk we use to make our renowned goat’s milk soaps. We also handcraft other products for the body and home, using simple, natural ingredients that we trust. Just like the food that we grow, our home and body products are made in small batches, with attention to detail and a commitment to sustainability. No shortcuts, no chemicals; just honest goods that are kind to people and the planet.

At The Cook Farm, we’re proud to be a full circle farm, where nothing goes to waste and everything has a purpose. Through our community composting program, we invite our neighbors to bring their food scraps and organic waste to the farm, helping to keep valuable nutrients out of landfills and return them to the soil where they belong. This compost nourishes our plants and closes the loop between what we grow and what we give back.

We are dedicated to strengthening our local economy and food system. As a family operated business, we value the connections we make with our customers, neighbors, and fellow farmers. We're proud to be part of a growing movement toward more responsible, mindful agriculture, and we're honored to feed our community with intention and integrity.

About Our Family

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    Laura Cook

    Owner

    Laura has always had a lifelong love of animals. She began working in the dairy industry full-time when she was nineteen, first as an AI technician, and then as a calf manager/assistant herdsman. She obtained a B.S. in Agribusiness with a focus in Farm & Ranch Management from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2018, and a Master’s in Sustainable Agriculture & Food Environment from Sam Houston State University in 2023. She serves on several committees including the High Peaks Farmers’ Markets committee, reviews grant proposals for the Northeast SARE program, and acts as a 4-H youth leader. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing, and trying out new recipes. Laura is passionate about sustainability and improving access to wholesome food, both locally and globally.

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    Brandon Cook

    Owner

    After graduating from high school, Brandon briefly attended Lincoln Technical Institute in Connecticut, where he studied Automotive Technology. He worked as a mechanic for five years before leaving the stability of a full-time job to grow his own business. In the early years, Brandon did landscaping and handyman work for clients in Owls Head to supplement the farm’s income. He’s very enthusiastic about maple sugaring and holds a Compost Operator Certificate from the 131° School of Composting. He has been a volunteer firefighter with the Owls Head-Mt. View Fire Department since the age of eighteen.

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    Ivan Cook

    Employee

    Ivan is the son of Brandon and Laura. He has been working on the farm since he learned to walk. Ivan is involved with 4-H, and enjoys ice skating, horseback riding, and building things out of Legos. He has his own small flock of chickens and geese that he shows at the county fair.