How do you define a healthy food system?
Looking for thoughts on the topic of what it means to have a "healthy food system" and what that means to Maine.
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Permalink Reply by Darren Allen on -
One where it doesnt include .99 cent pork at Wal-mart
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Permalink Reply by Cultivating Community on -
A few thoughts: A healthy food system provides nutritious food for all people; provides fair compensation to producers and is accessible to consumers; stewards well the natural and social systems on which food production depends; respects food culture and traditions while being open to innovation.
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We are currently still looking for meat and diary vendors. Email sweethollowsfarm@gmail.com or call Laura 926-5919. Thanks.
New Gloucester's Market will be open for Mother's Day, Sunday May 9.
Cumberland, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Gray, and Freeport will all be open by the end of May. Lewiston's three markets will open in mid June.
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…
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…
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…
I have the list and am on it! Just thought I would check in - Thanks!
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…
Meadow Ridge Perennial Farm - and anyone else - what farmers markets open in May? Any in eastern Maine? Thanks!
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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