Husband and wife team Nate Horton and Rachel Bell operate their business, Ironwood, within the larger setting of Tide Mill Farm, which has been in Rachel's family for nine generations and currently hosts six households of family members who share life and work on the land. Nate and Rachel raise Randall Lineback Cattle and Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs, both of which are endangered heritage breeds. They sell certified organic eggs and garlic, and will soon be offering certified organic piglets and pork. Rachel also runs Tide Mill Creamery with her business partner Ethan Bien. Tide Mill Creamery produces MOFGA certified whole milk, lowfat, and greek yogurt, as well as various flavors of fromage blanc.

Our mission at Ironwood is to provide people in our region with exceptional quality, organic, artisinal food products from our farm, directly participating in each step of the process from farm to table. Our work is done in a spirit of respect and stewardship towards the plants, animals and the land itself. We are committed to keeping the tradition of small-scale family farming alive and thriving, and to leaving behind a healthy legacy for the generations to come. Contact Nate and Rachel at 207-733-7533 or email ironwoodoftidemill@gmail.com.