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Gregory Edwards

Maine Corn

I want to grow corn for the first time.  I live in Bangor with very acidic clay soil.  What seed would people recommend?  Can I find a seed…

Started by Gregory Edwards

1 Feb 9
Reply by Jesse Stevens
John Harker

Resolving False Promotion of Organic Farming as better than Conventional Farming in the Marketplace

I get questions from farmers all the time about how to deal with customers asking them if they are organic or not. This is especially troub…

Started by John Harker

8 Jun. 29, 2009
Reply by Colin Powell
Ruth

poultry proccessing options in Maine

I am looking at getting some ducks for meat this year, do I have to proccess them myself, or are there local options? I live in the Old Tow…

Started by Ruth

5 Jun. 1, 2009
Reply by Stotts Family
The Jacksons

What's your food plan for the year?

We'll raise some broilers and Peking ducks for meat and grow tomatoes, carrots, beans, squash, cucumbers, peppers, and herbs in the vegetab…

Started by The Jacksons

1 May. 7, 2009
Reply by Bo Atkinson
LisaF

A Farm for the Future - Essential Viewing

This is a very important documentary (49min). It is focused on the UK but almost all the same forces are in play here in Maine. I have pos…

Started by LisaF

0 Mar. 18, 2009
LisaF

An Early Question About Seed Saving

I've only done a bit of seed-saving over the years but would like to do more. Also, our permaculture group would like to organize a little…

Started by LisaF

2 May. 15, 2008
Reply by LisaF

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We are currently still looking for meat and diary vendors. Email sweethollowsfarm@gmail.com or call Laura 926-5919. Thanks.
14 hours ago
New Gloucester's Market will be open for Mother's Day, Sunday May 9.
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Cumberland, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Gray, and Freeport will all be open by the end of May. Lewiston's three markets will open in mid June.
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Laura Campbell added a discussion
Hi everyone,  We are starting a rather large community garden at Opportunity Farm in New Gloucester. Any and all volunteers are most welcome as well as any tips. Half the garden will go towards the Plant-A-Row program and our local 'veggie connectio…
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You could have a fundraiser. I had a dinner to raise money to buy seeds for our plant a row program that goes to the 'veggie connection' at our local pantry. All the food was donated for the beef stew, cole slaw, baked beans, pies, bread you name. I…
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Laura Campbell New Gloucester Community Market Front page news in the GNG Gazette. http://gnggazette.com/story.php?id=1265 Enjoy the weather!
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Hi Laura, Thanks for the tip. I am actually on the board of Waldo County Extension. I know about and am a Master Gardener. Here on Islesboro, those who are MG's are so busy with their own gardens, finding someone to volunteer is problematic. I'd l…
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I have the list and am on it! Just thought I would check in - Thanks!
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Hi Penobscot, the Markets I attend are in Western Maine, Norway and South Paris. The Bridgton Market also opens in May, as does Portland. A full list is on the State's website getrealmaine.com, although they have just updated the website and it seem…
19 hours ago
Meadow Ridge Perennial Farm - and anyone else - what farmers markets open in May? Any in eastern Maine? Thanks!
20 hours ago
Hi John, You might try contacting the cooperative extension for your county. They should have a master gardener program and volunteers that like to help with these sorts of projects. Good luck! Laura
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See www.portlandmainewintermarket.com for all the details & vendor info!!
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The Portland Winter Market is open every Saturday from 10:00 to 1:00 on Free Street across from the Civic Center.
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