James Beard Award winner
Gregg Varney
- Discipline
- James Beard Award winner
i. Biography
"When we got married in 1987, all I had was dairy cows. Then Gloria started the smaller animals – sheep, goats, turkeys, ducks, chickens. They’re really more profitable animals [than cows]."
Coming Up
Mixed-farm stewardship at Nezinscot Farm has been the working frame since 1987, with Gregg Varney’s role as owner tied to the daily management, continuity, and economic balance of the farm.
In Their Words “When we got married in 1987, all I had was dairy cows. Then Gloria started the smaller animals – sheep, goats, turkeys, ducks, chickens. They’re really more profitable animals [than cows].”
Career - Owner — Nezinscot Farm, Turner, Maine, United States (1987–present)
Honors
Regional recognition for enduring, place-based food work came through America’s Classics Award, Northeast Region (2023), an honor attached to Gregg Varney and Nezinscot Farm’s long-running presence in Turner, Maine.
FAQ What is Gregg Varney's current role? As of 2026, Gregg Varney is Co-owner. What recognition has Gregg Varney received? America’s Classics Award, Northeast Region (2023).
