Farmers Kyle DiPietro and Angie Trombley are growing ingredients and a new enterprise near Wiscasset in what may be the next big craft beer trend in Maine – farm breweries.
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Ali Mediate is helping Maine families start gardens
How the Boston native turned into a raised bed raiser, on a shoestring.
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Pumpkin farmer banks on cannabis to keep operating, but fear of potential crime and social change divide California town
Post-legalization debate has popped up across the state as voters decide whether to let struggling farms introduce the controversial cash crop in their communities.
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For New England’s apple growers, no reason for sour grapes
The overall harvest fell a bit, but many orchards had a good season and Maine appears to have exceeded its average yield.
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To document climate change, Kate Olson went to Maine’s expert witnesses
She interviewed fishermen, farmers and foresters about how they are affected.
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The humble onion offers lessons in good eating and buying
The essential bulb is easily purchased from Maine farms and stored, in case you don’t want to grow your own.
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Our View: Farmers’ credit union puts money to work
The state’s fast-growing farm and food sectors have needed financial backing.
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In Lewiston, Somali Bantu refugees get in on the hot trend of food trucks
They use ingredients they’ve grown at nearby farms for dishes that are both delicious and bittersweet.
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Where Maine’s governor candidates stand on sustainability
Alan Caron, Terry Hayes, Janet Mills and Shawn Moody offer their take on topics like climate change and supporting farmers.
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Maine’s most famous organic gardener updates his classic book
A 30th anniversary edition of Eliot Coleman’s ‘The New Organic Grower’ is out, and the emphasis is on sustainability.