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Where in Showhegan is the conference, and can we get a breakdown of the various events (and sites) during these three days?
Kneading Conference at Skowhegan, Maine
July 30, 2009 to August 1, 2009
Join the Kneading Conference experts to learn about the emerging science and the rich traditions of sustainable grain cultivation and milling, professional and home artisan bread baking, and wood-fired oven management and construction.
Congratulations on your book. I look forward to reading it.
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?
- South Portland
- What issues are you and/or your group interested or expert in?
- farmland protection, organics, health and nutrition, food justice, home gardens, community gardens, hunger and local foods access, CSAs, farmers' markets, local foods marketing and distribution, food coops, GM-free seeds and genetics
- Are you a food producer? If so, what types of food do you produce?
- berry fruit
- 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):
- We own shares in several CSA producers, and I am on the state Board of the Maine People's Alliance. My wife is seriously beginning to plan a home garden to produce more fruits and veggies. We buy as much food as possible from local growers at the source and/or at farmers' markets. We also donate whenever possible to local food pantries and are concerned with the cost and quality of food for low-income Mainers.
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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 grew?
We are looking for more vendors for the market in Windham. Seafood, vegetable and soap. We are having a meeting on Friday 2/12 at 6p at St. Josephs College. If you are intested and/or have questions, email karen@motherherbmaine.com . You can also…
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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…
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