Let’s expand the market for local farms and food producers and treat those who grow, sell and serve our food as essential.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Farmers’ hopes for respite from Trump-era struggles fade amid pandemic
The health crisis has exposed an agricultural economy that, despite repeated injections of taxpayer support, finds many farmers under growing financial pressure.
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Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: BEE happy, BEE useful, BEE kind and BEE careful
A new bee “mom” worries about, and delights in, her new responsibilities.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Bam Bam gets air time, Arabica shuffles around and more comes to the curb
Plus, new owners for Long Island’s convenience store and an opportunity to time travel.
Posted inFood, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan Kitchen: One way to avoid future pandemics?
Stop eating factory-farmed meat.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
Farmers markets move outdoors to bigger spaces, with new rules
Their role has changed, too, from social gathering to an essential service during the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
Already in an unpredictable business, farmers face more uncertainties than ever
As planting season looms, the state’s farmers wonder what to plant, how much to plant and how to sell it safely.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Wet markets breed contagions like COVID. The U.S. has thousands of them
The public health threat isn’t a foreign enemy. It’s here, too.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Pingree urges USDA to make sure coronavirus aid reaches Maine farmers
A $19 billion federal program will give farmers direct support and purchase billions of dollars’ worth of products for food banks.
Posted inFood
Stuck at home? Instagram to the rescue!
Three Mainers offer virtual lessons on baking, gardening, homesteading and mixology.