Meet The Farmers
Noah & Lorelei Cimeno
Farming has been a part of who Noah is since he was young. He started Rainbow Farm when he got his first chickens at about seven years old. He came up with the name Rainbow Farm, because of the diversity of animals on his farm: chickens, ducks, angora rabbits, goats, even a donkey. Noah has embarked on many farming enterprises since then. In his teenage years, Noah raised about 200 sheep and spun their fleeces into yarn that he knit into hats. When he was 18, he went to New Zealand and worked on several farms. He came back to Maine to lease land to raise layers and broilers.
Lorelei has also been interested in farming for a long time. Her mother has always been an enthusiastic gardener. When she grew up, she was always surrounded with beautiful flowers that her mother grew, dried, and wove into sweet grass and cattail baskets. Lorelei worked on several farms in her early adulthood. When she met Noah, she was working as a professional gardener on MDI. Noah and Lorelei were introduced by mutual friends that knew we would like each other, and they were right. They moved to Stockton Springs, where they have built their farm and their passive solar house. Noah, Lorelei, and their son Almanzo now live on their beautiful farm in Orland. Almanzo loves living on the farm surrounded by happy animals.
Farming has been a part of who Noah is since he was young. He started Rainbow Farm when he got his first chickens at about seven years old. He came up with the name Rainbow Farm, because of the diversity of animals on his farm: chickens, ducks, angora rabbits, goats, even a donkey. Noah has embarked on many farming enterprises since then. In his teenage years, Noah raised about 200 sheep and spun their fleeces into yarn that he knit into hats. When he was 18, he went to New Zealand and worked on several farms. He came back to Maine to lease land to raise layers and broilers.
Lorelei has also been interested in farming for a long time. Her mother has always been an enthusiastic gardener. When she grew up, she was always surrounded with beautiful flowers that her mother grew, dried, and wove into sweet grass and cattail baskets. Lorelei worked on several farms in her early adulthood. When she met Noah, she was working as a professional gardener on MDI. Noah and Lorelei were introduced by mutual friends that knew we would like each other, and they were right. They moved to Stockton Springs, where they have built their farm and their passive solar house. Noah, Lorelei, and their son Almanzo now live on their beautiful farm in Orland. Almanzo loves living on the farm surrounded by happy animals.
Noah
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LOrelei
(and Almanzo and Henry)
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MEET THE GUARDIANS
Rainbow Farm employs livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) to ensure that our poultry is protected from predation. Their chickens and turkeys would be unable to free range without these dogs. Their breed is Great Pyrenees, which is an old and gentle LGD breed that loves Maine winters. The dogs love their jobs, and the Cimenos love and appreciate them dearly. Each dog has their own unique personality and abilities that they bring to their work.
HenryPhoto by Kelsey Kobik
Henry has been the employee of the month for at least a year. He loves his chickens like no one else in his pack. He lays down and lets the groom him as much as he can. When he's sure his chickens are not in danger, he loves big hugs and getting brushed. |
NoodlesNoodles joined the pack in November of 2021, when her first family in the big city could sadly no longer keep her when her nighttime barking bothered her neighbors. The Cimenos knew that we could use that enthusiasm on our farm. Noodles is sure to keep the chickens safe all night by letting predators know she means business.
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PrairiePrairie is the baby of the pack. She is spunky and rambunctious. She loves running and jumping and is taking after Noodles in her nighttime barking. When she is finally tired enough to sit still, she loves belly rubs.
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In loving Memory of Hannah
