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Farmers, makers market coming to Biddeford this summer
Biddeford will join the list of local communities with farmers markets and makers markets as the city’s first market gets ready to open this summer.
Dresden farm unveils innovative techniques for spring growing season
This spring, Dresden’s Goranson Farm has a few new innovations to test — from inter-seeding to greenhouse automation.
Farmers, makers markets might come to Biddeford next year
Many Southern Maine communities have farmers markets and makers markets. Biddeford could be the next community to join this list.
For 2025, stock your kitchen with 25 items from Maine’s incredible array of local foods
From maple syrup to mustard, farro to furikake, here’s a list of some of our columnist’s must-have Maine ingredients.
Portland Winter Farmers’ Market kicks off soon
The indoor market will run through April 12 on Stevens Avenue in the Stevens Square Community Center.
State agriculture agency recalls Rainbow Farm eggs following salmonella outbreak
The eggs were produced by Rainbow Farm and sold at its Orland location and a handful of farmers markets.
It’s tomato time – what are you making?
Shoppers at local farmers markets talk about their go-to dishes for a beloved summer fruit. ‘It’s the only time of year that I feel you can get a tomato that tastes like a tomato.’
Agriculture is a growing part of Maine’s economy, despite fewer farms, farmland and farmers
Rising production costs, climate change and an aging population of farmers ready to retire are among the challenges facing the agriculture sector in Maine.
BoomerTECH Adventures: Spring has sprung
Like everyone else, we here at BoomerTECH Adventures are enjoying the longer days, later sunsets, warmer weather and May flowers. It’s not just the bees busily buzzing around the azalea, crocuses and daffodils, there’s a plethora of spring activities and resources being sponsored by many local, state and national organizations to engage us in the […]