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Gregory Edwards
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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 that is similar to the maize that Native Americans once gre…
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jesse Stevens Feb 9.
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Check out Fedco's seeds, they have a couple varieties that are heirloom 'field' or dent corns suitable for grinding for meal, posole, ect- not sweet corn. I think the names are "Blue Mountain", and " Calais Flint" I grew the Blue Mountain a couple y…
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 that is similar to the maize that Native Americans once grew?
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- Where in Maine do you live and eat?
- Orono
- What issues are you or your group interested or expert in?
- farmland protection, organics, health and nutrition, farm to school, school gardens, home gardens, community gardens, hunger and local foods access, farm to institution, farm to restaurant, farmers' markets, local foods marketing and distribution, GM-free seeds and genetics
- Are you a food producer? If so, what types of food do you produce?
- vegetables
- If you produce foods of some sort, please choose one of the following:
- I produce foods only for my own and my family's consumption
- Other info about Me (please mention any food, fishing, agriculture, or community groups you are affiliated with):
- I am a native Bangor resident. I love everything green from recycling, to local stores, to locally grown foods. I am the president of the Umaine Green Team. I compost and garden at home, but I'm forced to do my best while living at the University of Maine.
- Website (if any):
- http://www.umaine.edu/greenteam
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This has been out for a few weeks, but worth a read....http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2010/jun/10/food-movement-rising/
MFA Annual Baked Fish Dinner at St. George Town Office
August 22, 2010 from 5pm to 8pm
Come join the MFA for their Annual Baked Fish Dinner!
When: August 22, 2010
Where: St. George Town Office
Time: 5:00 - 8:00
Its a place to find good treats, eats and lots of laughs!
Hi David
Just checked in to see how things were going with you. I'm really sorry to hear about the loss of your little ducklings. I'm glad you didn't lose everybody and that some of your eggs are hatching.
We've had a few losses too. We had a raccoo…
MFA Annual Baked Fish Dinner at St. George Town Office
August 22, 2010 from 5pm to 8pm
Come join the MFA for their Annual Baked Fish Dinner!
When: August 22, 2010
Where: St. George Town Office
Time: 5:00 - 8:00
Its a place to find good treats, eats and lots of laughs!
MFA Annual Baked Fish Dinner at St. George Town Office
August 22, 2010 from 5pm to 8pm
Come join the MFA for their Annual Baked Fish Dinner!
When: August 22, 2010
Where: St. George Town Office
Time: 5:00 - 8:00
Its a place to find good treats, eats and lots of laughs!
Best to get in touch with the Dept of Ag about different requirements for different products. You have to collect sales tax on seedlings, so need a retailers licence; certain home canned goods need just a home kitchen license, other products need mo…
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