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John G. Pincince
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Looking for summer help in our school orchard/garden
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,…
Replied Mar 17
Looking for summer help in our school orchard/garden
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Our school has taken on the challenge of producing as much of our own food as possible in the next four years. Summer help is always an issue. Any ideas about source3s of money or volunteer org…
Started this discussion. Last reply by Laura Campbell Mar 17.
Orchard project at Islesboro Central School
The Orcahrd Project at the Islesboro Central School is now in it's ninth full year. We currewntly have 17 fruit tress that have begun producing more and more quantities of apples, peaches…
Started Feb 25
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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 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
Our school has taken on the challenge of producing as much of our own food as possible in the next four years. Summer help is always an issue. Any ideas about source3s of money or volunteer organizations that might be able to help?
John Pinc…
The Orcahrd Project at the Islesboro Central School is now in it's ninth full year.
We currewntly have 17 fruit tress that have begun producing more and more quantities of apples, peaches and pears. We also hope to see our plum trees pro…
Profile Information
- Where in Maine do you live and eat?
- Lincolnville
- What issues are you or your group interested or expert in?
- school gardens, hunger and local foods access, farmers' markets, GM-free seeds and genetics
- Are you a food producer? If so, what types of food do you produce?
- vegetables, apples
- 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?
- Farmstand and Farmer's Markets
- Other info about Me (please mention any food, fishing, agriculture, or community groups you are affiliated with):
- I am the horticulture teacher at the Islesboro Central school where our goal is to produce as much of our own food as possible in the next 4 years. We have one greenhouse and about one-half acre of land that we are currently growing on.
- Website (if any):
- http://Islesborocentralschool.org
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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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