Tom Ayer, farmer and owner
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History of Circle B Farms
We can’t wait to share a bit of the Farms’ history with you. Our story began with Sam and Patty Blackstone, the original owners who transformed a simple hobby into the thriving farm you see today.
In 1986 and 1987, Sam and Patty planted the first 700 Highbush Blueberry bushes here in Caribou, Maine. By August of 1990, they opened Aroostook County’s first “You Pick” Highbush Blueberry spot, inviting the community to try their hand at picking Maine’s signature crop, fresh blueberries. As word spread and demand grew, they developed a plan in 2001 to expand their blueberry fields. Today, thanks to their vision and hard work, Circle B Farms boasts over 10,000 Highbush Blueberry bushes spread across 10 acres.
The Blackstones didn’t just stop at blueberries. They invested in a state-of-the-art packing line, a cooler, and increased freezer capacity. They even established a USDA-certified processing kitchen, allowing them to cut, slice, cube, mix, and pack a variety of farm-grown, Maine-grown, products for institutional kitchens.
Circle B Farms’ blueberries and other fresh produce reach far and wide, from local grocery stores in Houlton to Fort Kent, to large grocery stores throughout New England and New York. We also proudly supply our state’s food bank, Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, through their Mainers Feeding Mainers program and partner with Green Meadow Farm’s distributors.
We continue to grow, both literally and figuratively. We’ve expanded our broccoli harvest from 150 acres in 2022, with plans to reach over 800 acres by 2025. Our commitment to sustainable farming practices ensures that we provide the highest quality produce while caring for the environment. Our dedication to quality and sustainability extends to our pest control methods. We use Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M.), which means we scout our fields for pests and diseases and prioritize natural and organic solutions.
At Circle B Farms, you can still enjoy the charm of our “You Pick” tradition. Our berry shed remains a welcoming spot, where customers are greeted with a smile and the invitation to pick all the Highbush Blueberries they can carry! And thanks to Patty’s additions, kids can play while you pick to your heart's content.
Thank you for supporting local farming and being part of the Circle B Farms family. We look forward to welcoming you to our farm and sharing the fruits of our labor with you!
See you soon,
The Ayer Family and Crew
Circle B Farms
Meet Circle B Farms
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Tom Ayer, Co-Owner
Born and raised on an Aroostook broccoli farm, he joined Circle B Farm in 2017, became partner in 2018, and purchased it in 2021.
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Gina Ayer, Co-Owner
Gina was born in the Philippines and raised in Aroostook County. After high school, she went into the Healthcare industry for the better part of 12 years and left in 2018.
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Yessi Torres, Crew Manager
Yessi oversees everyone but is capable of stepping in where he’s needed.
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Carlos Torres
Every farm needs its own mechanic and for Circle B Farms that’s Carlos! He is the head mechanic and transportation coordinator when the harvest begins.
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Jose Ruiz
Jose drives the planter throughout Circle B Farms’ growing season.
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Gustavo Duenas
You can find Gustavo spraying the crops to keep our seedlings and plants in the best shape possible.
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Carlos Conteras
Carlos is vital to Circle B Farms operations as a strong team member!
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Martin Torres
A member of the Circle B Farms, you will always be able to find Martin providing vital support.
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Alonso Ruiz
A harvest season wouldn’t be the same without Alonso! He is a vital team member at Circle B Farms.
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Juventino
He helps maintain the crops in the fields no matter the tractor!
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Richelle Smith
If you’re stopping by the farm stand you are bound to run into Richelle, who runs this portion of the farm.
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Evan, Colin, and Peyton Ayer
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Maverick
The MVP of Circle B Farms, Maverick is a Golden Retriever who loves being outside with his kids and meeting farm visitors.
The Next Generation of Circle B Farms
The Ayer Family Crew, starting with the oldest, is Evan Ayer. He is a 15-year-old promising future fifth-generation Broccoli farmer. He currently grows the three varieties of Squash and tends to them as he should on his own. He also helps other farmers with planting needs in his favorite tractor.
Then we have Colin Ayer. He helps tend to customers and sell at the U-Pick Farm Stand, using his life, social, and mathematical skills to great use. He also helps in the office with paperwork.
Thirdly, we have Peyton Ayer. She also tends to customers in the U-Pick Farm stand using her awesome math skills, as well as maintaining her own business selling fresh-squeezed Blueberry Lemonade and sweet treats. She has named it “Sweet Pea’s Treats.”