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Welcome to the conversation about how we, the people of Maine, can take cooperative action to sustainably grow as much of our food within Maine as possible - for our environment, our economy & for our health!
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- Where in Maine do you live and eat?
- Our customers consist primarily of eaters from the Midcost and Waldo County, although we are a hot spot for summer tourists looking for local and organic foods.
- What issues are you and/or your group interested or expert in?
- farmland protection, organics, health and nutrition, food justice, farm to school, school gardens, home gardens, community gardens, hunger and local foods access, farm to institution, farm to restaurant, CSAs, farmers' markets, local foods marketing and distribution, food coops, GM-free seeds and genetics
- If you produce foods of some sort, please choose one of the following:
- I produce foods for sale to others
- If you produce foods for sale, where or how can Mainers buy them?
- Mainers can enjoy delicious offerings with local ingredients from our deli, as well as feast on a wide variety of locally grown and produced items in all of our departments.
- Other info about Me (please mention any food, fishing, agriculture, or community groups you are affiliated with):
- Our co-op's Values Statement states that we are a member owned market and cafe that seeks to foster community, support local producers and educate for healthier food production and consumption. We sponsor a semi-annual Eat Local Challenge in our community and play an active role in bringing local foods topics to many tables for discussion. We are proud to be a respected resource on this topic and to take an active role in building stronger communities around local foods.
- Website (if any):
- http://www.belfast.coop
Latest Activity
- By Land and By Sea: Connecting Maine's Farming and Fishing Communities on March 5, 2010 from 9am to 10:15am
- By Land and By Sea: Connecting Maine's Farming and Fishing Communities on February 28, 2010 from 5pm to 7pm
Check it out - Penobscot East's CSF made it on Channel 5 this weekend. Recognize anyone in the footage?
FRESH movie showing at Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church
February 26, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm
The movie FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Potluck, movie, discussion. Childcare available.
Hi Cassie,
For insurance, see your current agent and ask for a liability rider to cover you at farmers' markets.
For permits, see the Maine Dept of Ag permits page for such things as processed foods.
Links to a few [farmers' market aware] insurance…
Thank you for the responses. They have been very helpful.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please get in contact with Laura Campbell at sweethollowsfarm@gmail.com
We hoped to be located in the AmVets parking lot/field, (across from Hodgeman's Frozen Custard) right on rt. 100.
Thank you!
La…
Are there any in the Oxford Hills area? or the Lewiston / Auburn area? I have cut flower bouquets (in season) and think a buying club is a great idea.
Share your experiences, thoughts and questions about consumer buying clubs.
Cassie, I agree with the below messages - go to the Dept of Ag website or call someone there and find out what you need for a license depending on what you sell. I sell perennials and it is a quick form and it comes back just as quick. I carry liabi…
Thanks Sue couldnt remember the phone#. Its a process is all Im saying
Cassie, your best bet is to be in touch with whoever organizes the market you are thinking of selling at. Some markets require that each vendor have their own product liability insurance, and some markets recommend but don't require it. And BTW I've…
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