Marie and John Kirven of St. Albans were told long ago it was not possible to grow lavender in the state. Now the couple has 600 plants on their property.
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Green Plate Special: Finally! A way to preserve an early summer garlic scape haul
This versatile scape condiment can be drizzled on crostini, turned into salad dressing or used to sauce pasta.
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Record dry weather in Portland region further complicates farming
The past month has seen less than a half-inch of rainfall, unprecedented for this time of year.
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As strawberry season begins, pick-your-own farms adjust to coronavirus guidelines
The restrictions will sound familiar – wash your hands, wear a mask, keep your distance and more – with a few rules specific to berry picking.
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Migrant farmworkers, many who have tested positive for COVID-19, move north from Florida to other farm states
Workers’ groups say that state officials and growers were slow to respond to the threat, and did not move until fairly recently to ramp up testing.
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Federal funding not enough to meet farmers’ needs, state official says
Maine Agriculture Commissioner Amanda Beal told lawmakers Thursday that although farmers have been innovative in dealing with pandemic-related disruptions, they need more help to survive.
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The Wrap: LB Kitchen West closes permanently
The food truck park in Wells will open June 4, and you can now buy Holy Donuts at Hannaford.
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Green Plate Special: Local food has filled gaps in supply chains disrupted by the pandemic
Experts urge customers not to abandon local producers in favor of cheap, supermarket food once the shutdown ends.
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The Seed Saver
Radical and self-reliant, subsistence farmer Will Bonsall has preserved tens of thousands of seeds as a way to preserve crop diversity.
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The Force Field
Frith Farm walks the walk. The little farm in Scarborough produces organic food for its neighbors and green energy for its operations, fostering biodiversity and community.