I visit often and eat great Maine seafood when I can!
What issues are you and/or your group interested or expert in?
food justice, farm to school, local foods marketing and distribution, other
Other info about Me (please mention any food, fishing, agriculture, or community groups you are affiliated with):
I work with fishing communities from Maine to Long Island in developing alternative, community based markets for fresh fish caught by family fishermen.
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…
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…
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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