Broadturn Farm

What Broadturn Farm does

Broadturn Farm is a privately held organic flower farm located in Scarborough, Maine, established in 2006 by co-founders Stacy and John Bliss. The farm actively cultivates approximately 9 acres of land shared with Scarborough Land Trust and co-located farmer O.K. Community Farm, producing over 300 varieties of seasonal cut flowers including tulips, anemones, peonies, dahlias, lisianthus, and sunflowers. Hoop houses and greenhouse structures extend the growing season, while cover-cropping and annual rotation underpin soil fertility. The business operates from 388 Broadturn Road with farmstand retail and CSA pickup, plus secondary parking and trail access at 6 Hanson Road. It employs a year-round core team of roughly six plus a seasonal crew of approximately ten during peak production.

The company monetizes through five interlocking revenue streams: (i) Flower CSA subscriptions (Tulip, Spring Bloom, Peony, Peak Season tiers at $100–$150+ each); (ii) direct retail via an on-farm farmstand open Fridays plus Shopify-based e-commerce for bouquets, bulk DIY buckets ($105–$130), and merchandise; (iii) a wholesale program to florists and event designers run through the Rooted Farmers platform with $100 minimum farm pickup and tiered delivery minimums to the Portland area; (iv) full-service wedding and event floral design with a $5,500+ design minimum, complemented by A La Carte and DIY bulk options; and (v) recurring weekly "Flowers for Business" standing orders ($55+/week) for restaurants, hotels, and retail in Greater Portland. The farm also functions as a wedding and event venue with a $8,000 fee (mid-May through mid-October) accommodating up to 210 guests in outdoor tent space or 120 in the antique barn.

Broadturn Farm's customer base spans individual CSA members, wedding couples across New England and beyond (180+ weddings hosted cumulatively), professional florists purchasing wholesale, and a stable of commercial accounts in the Greater Portland hospitality and retail sectors. The go-to-market is omnichannel: Instagram and Facebook for top-of-funnel, an email newsletter for mid-funnel CSA retention, on-farm events (bird walks, workshops, fundraisers) for community building, and a Google Form questionnaire to convert wedding leads. Pricing is positioned at a premium for sustainability, local provenance, and design quality, with non-refundable 50% deposits on wedding and venue bookings. The company has no disclosed outside investment, operates as a tightly-held founder-controlled business, and co-founder Stacy now serves as President of Maine Farmland Trust while remaining involved with the farm.

Name

Broadturn Farm

Legal name

Broadturn Farm

Website

https://broadturnfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Broadturn Farm is a Scarborough, Maine-based organic flower farm established in 2006, cultivating 9 acres and 300+ flower varieties to serve CSA members, wholesale florists, wedding clients, and Portland-area businesses through direct retail, event design, and venue rental.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flower Farming and Floral Services

NAICS

Floriculture Production (111422), Nursery and Floriculture Production (11142)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Greenhouse Floriculture (Cut Flowers) (AFAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Potted Flowering Plants & Bedding Plants Production (Annuals, Perennials, Plugs) (AFAGAHAE)

Keywords

• Organic flower farming
• Flower CSA subscriptions
• Wedding floral design
• Farm venue rental
• Wholesale cut flowers

Headquarters

HQ city

Scarborough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Flower CSA Subscriptions: Seasonal subscription model where members prepay for weekly flower bouquets. Shares include Tulip CSA (3 weeks, $120), Spring Bloom CSA (5 weeks, $150), Peony CSA (3 weeks, $100), and Peak Season CSA (5 weeks). Members pick up at farm in Scarborough, ME.
2. Direct Retail Sales: Farmstand sales on Fridays and pre-orders for mixed bouquets ($34), bulk buckets ($105-$130), and merchandise (apparel, accessories). E-commerce via Shopify with shipping or farm pickup options.
3. Wholesale Flowers: Wholesale flowers sold to florists and designers via Rooted Farmers platform and direct ordering. Minimum $100 for farm pickup. Weekly availability list updated on Tuesdays for following week delivery. Delivery to Portland area on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays.
4. Wedding & Event Services: Full-service wedding floral design with $5,500+ minimums. Venue rental at $8,000. Bulk flowers for DIY weddings ($105-$130/bucket). A la carte design services. Casco Bay Island weddings require $8,000 minimum. Design services for events from Vermont to Palm Springs.
5. Business Floral Services: Weekly standing orders for restaurants, hotels, and retail establishments in Greater Portland area. Minimum $55 per week plus delivery. Includes bulk bucket orders for DIY arrangements and custom design installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Broadturn Farm grows over 300 varieties of seasonal cut flowers on approximately 9 acres in Scarborough, Maine, and sells them through multiple channels: a prepaid Flower CSA program, an on-farm retail farmstand, wholesale to florists via the Rooted Farmers platform, and recurring weekly deliveries to Greater Portland businesses. The farm also operates a wedding and event floral design service and rents its organic farm property as a venue for ceremonies and receptions up to 210 guests.

Product overview

Broadturn Farm is a flower farm in Scarborough, Maine offering a diversified portfolio of products and services centered on locally-grown, sustainable flowers. The core offering consists of a Flower CSA subscription program with seasonal shares (Tulip, Spring Bloom, Peony, and Peak Season CSAs) providing weekly bouquets to members. Retail flower products include mixed bouquets and bulk DIY buckets available for Friday pickup. The farm operates three distinct wedding floral service tiers: Full Service Design (comprehensive design, delivery, setup with $5,500+ minimum), A La Carte Design (per-item ordering), and DIY Bulk Flowers (buckets for self-arrangement). B2B offerings include Wholesale Flowers sold through the Rooted Farmers platform and Flowers for Business with recurring weekly delivery services. The farm also operates as a wedding and event venue with a $8,000 rental fee, accommodating up to 210 guests. Additional revenue includes merchandise (apparel and accessories) and special occasion custom orders. All flowers are grown on approximately 9 acres using organic practices, with over 300 varieties cultivated.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flower CSA Program Community Supported Agriculture flower subscription program where members prepay for seasonal shares of weekly farm-grown bouquets picked up at the farm in Scarborough, ME. Available in Tulip CSA (3 weeks, $120), Spring Bloom CSA (5 weeks, $150), Peony CSA (3 weeks, $100), and Peak Season CSA (5 weeks).
• Mixed Bouquet (Friday Pickup) Pre-orderable mixed bouquet featuring the best seasonal farm-grown blooms, available for Friday pickup at the farmstand. Priced at $34.
• DIY Bulk Flowers Bulk flower buckets for self-arrangement, weddings, parties, showers, and DIY events. Each bucket contains 50-60 seasonal stems in color palette options; priced at $130 (specific colors) or $105 (farmer's choice). Available late June through September.
• Full Service Wedding Design Comprehensive wedding floral service including custom design, delivery, setup, and vase rentals with a 2026 minimum investment of $5,500 for approximately 80-100 guests within 60 miles. Custom installations and hanging floral decor start at $9,000+. Casco Bay Island weddings require $8,000 minimum.
• A La Carte Wedding Design Per-item wedding floral ordering for intimate gatherings or as add-ons to bulk orders. Includes handheld bouquets, pin-on flowers, flower crowns, and vessel rentals. Available May through October for pickup at farm.
• Wholesale Flower Program Wholesale cut flowers sold to professional florists, event designers, and retailers via the Rooted Farmers platform and direct ordering. $100 minimum for farm pickup; delivery available within Portland area with distance-based minimums ($200 within 20 miles, $500 within 40 miles) and delivery fees ($10-$35).
• Flowers for Business Recurring weekly floral delivery and design services for restaurants, hotels, and retail establishments in the Greater Portland area. Includes bulk DIY buckets (minimum $55/week plus delivery) and custom design installations for dining tables, lobbies, bars, and retail spaces.
• Venue Rental Wedding and event venue rental on the organic farm property. Accommodates up to 210 guests in outdoor tent space and 120 in an antique barn. $8,000 rental fee includes setup Friday through Sunday cleanup, with a 50% deposit required. Season runs mid-May through mid-October.
• Special Orders

Quantifiable outcome

• 180+ weddings hosted at the farm
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Old Wells FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeggie CSA pickup partner. CSA members can pick up Old Wells Farm vegetable shares at Broadturn Farm alongside their flower CSA pickup.
• Feastland FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeggie CSA pickup partner. Feastland Farm offers CSA pickup options from Broadturn Farm location, creating cross-promotion and convenience for CSA members.
• Rooted FarmerscoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary wholesale platform for florists and designers to browse weekly availability and place orders. Availability list updated every Tuesday showing following week's flowers. Core operational platform for wholesale business.
• Scarborough Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared land trust property with trail access. Scarborough Land Trust manages trail system from dawn to dusk year-round. Hosts joint events including bird walks and annual fundraiser (Broadturn Farm Bash). Professional photography requires SLT donation.
• Big Tree CateringminorOthersPreferred catering partner for venue events. Committed to seasonal, local ingredients reflecting Maine coast produce.
• Lake and Co.minorOthersPreferred catering partner for venue events. Known for seasonal, local menu offerings.
• Bread + Butter CateringminorOthersPreferred catering partner. Committed to local food community and seasonal ingredients.
• Fire & CominorOthersPreferred catering partner for farm events.
• 111 MaineminorOthersPreferred catering partner highlighting Maine ingredients.
• 58 CulinaryminorOthersPreferred catering partner for venue events.
• Shovel and SpoonminorOthersPreferred catering partner for farm events.
• Rustic Taps and CateringminorOthersPreferred catering partner for venue events.
• ApplecroftminorOthersPreferred catering partner.
• DandelionminorOthersPreferred catering partner.
• Dirigo Event Co.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPreferred day-of, partial and full service event coordination for weddings.
• Dragonfly ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPreferred wedding coordination services.
• K Marie EventsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPreferred event coordination for farm weddings.
• Back Bay BrideminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPreferred full service event coordination and consulting.
• Landfall DesignsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPreferred full service event coordination and consulting.
• One Stop Event RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended rental vendor for tents, linens, and dinnerware (not included in venue rental).
• The Music Man DJ ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended DJ services vendor for farm events.
• PuffinryminorOthersRecommended childcare services for events.
• O.K. Community FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located farmer on shared land trust property. Land sharing arrangement to make agricultural land accessible and productive.
• Print BookstoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting book launch event 'Write Yourself Home' by Johanna Franzel at Broadturn Farm.
• La Finca CooperativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting movie night screening of 'Todo Parecía Posible' at the farm.
• Ashley Flowers YogaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting Classical Yoga Flow workshop at the farm.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Floret Flowers: Washington-based family flower farm specializing in cut flower cultivation across multiple varieties, offering CSA subscriptions, workshops, wholesale to florists, and seed/bulb sales. Highly comparable to Broadturn's diversified flower farm model with similar CSA, wholesale, and education offerings.
• Old Wells Farm: Co-located farm partner on the same Scarborough Land Trust property offering vegetable CSA pickup at Broadturn Farm. Directly comparable as a small New England organic farm with CSA and on-farm community engagement.
• Feastland Farm: Another co-located farm partner on the Scarborough Land Trust property offering CSA pickup at Broadturn Farm. Comparable as a small Maine organic farm using the shared community-supported agriculture model.
• O.K. Community Farm: Co-located farmer on the Broadturn Farm land trust property. Comparable as a small-scale Maine organic farm sharing land tenure and community access.

Broad incumbents

• Johnny's Selected Seeds: Maine-based employee-owned seed company serving small-scale commercial flower and vegetable growers. While not a flower farm itself, Johnny's serves the same New England grower community as Broadturn and overlaps in flower variety development and sustainable farming education.

Emerging players

• Saffron Marigold: Small-batch flower farm offering seasonal bouquets and CSA shares with a sustainability focus. Comparable as a boutique flower CSA operator, though geographically distinct.
• Little Farm Flowers: Small-scale flower farm offering seasonal bouquets, CSA-style subscriptions, and event flowers with sustainability focus. Comparable to Broadturn's flower CSA and event design offerings.
• Field & Florist: Organic flower farm in the Midwest offering CSA-style flower subscriptions, wedding design, and wholesale flowers to florists. Directly comparable in product offerings across CSA, weddings, and wholesale.

Regional players

• Hmong flower farmers of Sacramento: Regional cluster of family-run cut flower farms supplying the Sacramento wholesale market. Comparable as small-scale cut flower growers serving wholesale and event channels, though operating at significantly larger scale and in a different climate.

Others

• Roasted Beet Floral: Small Maine-based floral designer that may purchase from Broadturn's wholesale program. Comparable as a regional floral designer operating in the same Greater Portland market and potentially sourcing from Broadturn's Rooted Farmers listings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/broadturnfarm
• Instagraminstagram.com/broadturn_farm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/broadturn-farm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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