Sunflower Farm in Cumberland is on the tour, with goat yoga, goat visits, live music and a farmers market.
Maine farms
Posted inFood
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, through the decades
Fifty years of organic farming, local food, fabulous fairs, advocacy and more.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Sande’s Picks: Direct from the farm is best
Farm direct marketing is more popular than ever (especially since the pandemic). It allows local farmers to sell straight to consumers at farmers markets, through you-pick models, CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), mail order, agritourism and farm stands. Many customers don’t view food as only food. They want to connect with producers and the pleasure of […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Seeing Maine through other eyes
The people who visit every year remind us what a special place our state really is.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Cookbook Reviews, Food, Green Plate Special, Recipes
‘The Maine Farm Table Cookbook’ celebrates the state’s many food producers
Kate Shaffer’s newest cookbook also serves as a guidebook.
Posted inFood, Local & State
New Cape Elizabeth nonprofit feeds the hungry while helping farmers
Farms for Food Equity buys surplus produce from Maine farms and distributes it to local food banks.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: New hires, Italian truffles, and a beer barrel to call your own
Chef Cara Stadler makes some changes at Bao Bao Dumpling House in Portland, and Tao Yuan in Brunswick.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: How do we fix our broken food system? Invest in local organic farms
It would benefit us if the food we were eating didn’t travel so far – so let’s convert more Maine farmland to organic production.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Healthy soils essential for healthy climate, healthy agricultural economy
L.D. 437 will be vital to ensuring that Maine farmers and ecosystems thrive despite a changing climate.
Posted inFood, Vegan Kitchen
A farm animal sanctuary in Brooks expands
Peace Ridge Sanctuary has grown by almost 250 acres, allowing it to expand its wildlife rehab area and build a new large animal barn.