As planting season looms, the state’s farmers wonder what to plant, how much to plant and how to sell it safely.
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The Wrap: A chef runs a marathon, and help is at hand
More creative ways to help out-of-work restaurant workers, Fat Boy is sold, and a new cookbook from Salt Water Farm in Lincolnville.
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Stuck at home? Instagram to the rescue!
Three Mainers offer virtual lessons on baking, gardening, homesteading and mixology.
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The Wrap: More ways to help, more takeout options
Gross Confection Bar opens for takeout, Walkers Maine regroups after a fire, and more virtual foodie fun.
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Source nominations drawing to a close
The deadline for nominating yourself or somebody else is April 10.
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The Wrap: LeRoux Kitchen closes stores, Solo Cucina Market opens
The coronavirus outbreak closes some food-related businesses and forces others – including farms – to get creative.
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Without restaurants to buy their goods, farmers turn to consumers
A Waldoboro cheesemaker made a spreadsheet of Maine farms and what they have to sell. Before you could say local lamb, University of Maine Cooperative Extension turned it into a website.
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Vegan Kitchen: Senators, the labels aren’t the problem
Some Maine senators want vegan manufacturers to stop using words like “milk” and “cheese.” A better idea? Find funding to help these dairy farms transition to plants.
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Green Plate Special: Maine’s fishermen are counting on you to eat local flounder
Trust us, this is no hardship.
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Green Plate Special: On Valentine’s Day, think sweet potatoes for your sweetheart
More local farmers are growing the tubers, which turn out to be a perfect pair for Maine maple syrup.