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here are directions!
Directions to HeartSpeak Studio, 56 Elm St. (Route 24), Topsham, Maine: Big old white house on west side of Route 24, about a mile north of downtown Brunswick, and a bit north of the Topsham town offices and the Highlands. Acros…
Fiddle n' Farm Concert Series starts April 5 at 56 Elm St. (Route 24) Topsham
April 5, 2009 from 12:30pm to 2pm
Fiddle & Farm Concerts
Sunday afternoons 1-1:45 p.m.
Free farm-fresh food will be served prior to the concert (doors open at 12:30 p.m.)
April 5 fiddling & songs from the Carter Family, bluegrass, country duet & Appalachian folk heritage, plus roots…
Profile Information
- Where in Maine do you live and eat?
- Bowdoinham area
- What issues are you and/or your group interested or expert in?
- health and nutrition, hunger and local foods access, CSAs, farmers' markets, local foods marketing and distribution
- 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):
- Free Grange Productions
www.freegrange.org
Supporting local foods through music
Free Grange Productions supports local foods by offering flexible and professional music events, related merchandise & and promotional partnerships to farms, restaurants, towns and food-related businesses.
Organizations supporting local farms can retail Free Grange™ CDs and visual art, adding a profitable and promotional dimension to their merchandise and marketing.
Missions:
* Invigorate, support, and promote groups which focus on social, logistical and political connections for local farmers and eaters
* Provide local entertainment at rural venues such as grange halls, town halls and community centers
* Share the beauty, vitality and playfulness of traditional and newly composed fiddle music in the form of live performances and digital recordings, and visual artwork relating to food and community
- Website (if any):
- http://www.freegrange.org
- Website 2 (if any):
- http://www.hopehoffman.org
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Gail, Same as Meadow Ridge Per Farm. I sell bulb flowers, perennials, herbs (potted and some cut) and greens. In May we also have baked goods, meats, dairy...pretty much everything else but the late-season vege.
The two markets we attend open in May, Mother's Day weekend. This is great for us because we sell perennials and cut flowers. Our markets also have bakers, meats, annuals, and a few farmers with early crops. And to Penobscot - all the markets love t…
Hi Gail,
In response to your question: "Some of your markets open in May! Can you tell me just what you have for sale at such an early date? Thanks!", there are several things to consider. One is that many growers now have greenhouses or hoophouses…
Can u send me your email address....I can forward the application and guidelines!
That would be great! We're still in the early stages of planning, but it's good to have options and Milbridge is a community we would like to work with. Thanks!
Penobscot...we're looking for a seafood person in Milbridge (Washington County). I can send you an application if you're interested.
here's a link to information on green jobs:
http://www.greencareersguide.com/
Find Maine Green Jobs
and post opportunities here.
Happy Spring!!! : )
The New Gloucester Community Market is still looking for vendors. Email sweethollowsfarm@gmail.com for an application. Every Sunday 11-3, May-Oct. On rt. 100 across from Hodgman's Frozen Custard- great location!
Penobscot East Resource Center, partnered with regional fishermen, has formed a sector to address these very issues. Penobscot East is a non-profit organization based out of Stonington that is working to secure a future for the fishing communities o…
Thank you for the quick response! We have low man power at the moment, but moving inland does make a lot of sense - maybe in the near future we'll have the capacity to make that happen. I'll keep you posted on our progress!
Hi again Penobscot,
Something else to consider about farmers' markets. It always makes sense to go inland with your catch. There is a bit more driving involved, but there is far less local competition, and I know several farmers' Markets that would…
Hi Penobscot,
The most complete list of times,days, locations and starting and ending dates is at the ME Dept of Ag's website: www.getrealmaine.com
You can ask to see only markets in Washington or Hancock county.
February Shrimp Dragging off Mount Desert Island. Capt. Lawrence Hodgkins, 1st mate Forrest Gowell!
Does any one have a list of times and locations for farmers markets from Stonington to Jonesport? Or suggestions for who to contact for this info? Thanks!
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