Constance “Connie” Sweetser and Richard “Dick” Sweetser are Sweetser’s octagenarian matriarch and patriach. They still work actively in the orchards and market. Dick is a 4th generation Sweetser who grew up on the farm back when they had horses and pigs. Connie is a former “city girl” from Portland who met Dick at the University of Maine and became a fantastic farmer and fruit grower. They have been happily married for 60 years in 2011. They are known for their ready smiles, active participation in the community, and tireless work ethic.
Greg and Debbie Sweetser represent the 5th generation of Sweetsers and have taken over most of the day to day operations at the orchard. Greg works in the ski industry when he’s not on the farm and is up early every morning attending to farm chores. Debbie is a nurse practitioner who doubles as the landscape designer and architect on the farm, maintaining the grounds, gardens, and flowers in top condition. Their son Eben is the 6th generation of Sweetser to work on the farm, and he is currently attending Dick’s alma-mater The University of Maine.
Rommy Cornejo Holman is the full time Farm Manager at Sweetsers. She majored in Food Science in her native Bolivia and now enjoys crafting new apple recipes with Connie and Debbie. She helps with everything from thinning and weeding to managing workers’ schedules, Twitter, and Facebook marketing. David Holman is Rommy’s husband from North Yarmouth who manages the Sweetser’s website and helps out with the many farm chores.
Becky Tiedemann has worked at Sweetser’s for over two decades doing everything from apple picking to sorting, baking, shipping and overseeing the market store. Becky and continues to ensure that everything goes smoothly at the market.
Dory Kempton’s grandfather worked with apples and she can often be seen out in the orchards pruning, thinning or picking apples. Dory has worked at Sweetser’s for many seasons and comes rain or shine.
Sweetser’s employs all local pickers and market workers. For many of our high school employees, working at Sweetser’s is their first job, and we are proud of the achievements of our workers as they go on to college and the work place.
