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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 65 Fact Book / Doing Business in Maine B U S I N E S S R E S O U R C E S and to support ongoing working capital needs. Springworks was founded in 2014 and operates an aquaponics organic farm growing over 5 million heads of lettuce varieties and producing approximately 160 metric tons of tilapia fish annually. Aquaponic farming involves the science of combining fish and plants in recirculating water-based systems. e process uses less water than tra- ditional soil farming and is consid- ered organic since the closed loop system it utilizes eliminates the need for chemicals. e greenhouse system used at the farm extends the growing sea- son in Maine as the produce can be grown and harvested year-round. Springworks has grown to become one of the largest greenhouse let- tuce producers in the Northeast with facilities totaling over 170,000 square feet. e plan is to expand in four phases of construction to 700,000 square feet on the 170-acre site. Springworks grows a variety of lettuces, including romaine, green crispy and bibb. BANGOR 84 Harlow St. (207) 947.4501 ELLSWORTH 140 High St. (207) 374.5833 At Rudman Winchell, we're proud to call Maine home—and even prouder to build careers that are challenging, meaningful, and rooted in community. With offices in Bangor and Ellsworth, our team supports individuals, businesses, and municipalities across the state through collaborative, high-quality legal work. We value balance, professional growth, and a workplace culture that's both welcoming and committed to excellence. Whether you're starting out or looking for your next chapter, there's a place for you here. Build a legal career rooted in purpose, place, and people. C O U N S E L O R S A T L A W Where you Where you LIVE LIVE matters, where you matters, where you WORK WORK should too. should too. R U D M A N W I N C H E L L . C O M C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 6 8 » Springworks Maine Inc. in Lisbon, founded by Trevor Kenkel, left, grows a variety of lettuces using an aquaponics system. P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F FA M E