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Farm Help in Freeport
Replied Jun. 22, 2009
Farm Help in Freeport
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Lisa Turner Jun. 22, 2009.
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Is it organic?
John,
I'll skip to the "main point of the discussion" (although I like the question about MOFGA and rotenone - good point)
My conventional friends at the farmers' markets do not have prices that are low enough that they could sell to grocery store…
We are looking for an employee who can be available from mid April through mid November for full time work. Must have a valid driver's license with no accidents or tickets in the last three years. Must be able to drive a standard shift vehicle.
Wor…
Hi John!
In your first e-mail you say "how do we deal truthfully with the issue that organic farmers use dangerous pesticides as well." More accurately, it's that organic farmers MAY use dangerous pesticides as well. On our farm we use Bt, Entrust,…
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- Where in Maine do you live and eat?
- Freeport
- What issues are you and/or your group interested or expert in?
- farmland protection, organics, health and nutrition, food justice, farm to school, hunger and local foods access, farm to institution, farm to restaurant, CSAs, farmers' markets, local foods marketing and distribution, food coops
- 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 for sale to others
- If you produce foods for sale, where or how can Mainers buy them?
- www.laughingstockfarm.com
- Other info about Me (please mention any food, fishing, agriculture, or community groups you are affiliated with):
- The only CSA farm in Freeport that is family owned and operated and grows its own certified organic vegetables on site and year round is Laughing Stock Farm. If you want the best (freshest) produce year round and want to support a local working family farm then Laughing Stock Farm is the best place to go. Our summer share is one of the longest available in Maine, from June 1st to October 31st. Our winter share, from November 1st to May 31st, is the only CSA in Maine that offers fresh greens and baby root crops grown on site in addition to our traditional winter crops. We heat a third of an acre of greenhouses with used cooking oil collected from local restaurants, so the winter growing is the most carbon friendly option possible. We also grow peonies for wholesale cut flowers from Mid June to Mid July. We have been in business for over 13 years. We have CSA shares available. We look forward to meeting you.
- Website (if any):
- http://www.laughingstockfarm.com
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- At 1:55pm on May 12, 2009,
Jennifer Plummer said…
- Lisa,
At the most recent ELFC meeting you mentioned having resolved how to claim donations from the farm to food pantries on your taxes. Is that something you'd be willing to share the how-to of? I'd like to see fishermen doing the same type of thing.
Thank you,
Jenn Plummer
jennifer@namanet.org
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We are currently still looking for meat and diary vendors. Email sweethollowsfarm@gmail.com or call Laura 926-5919. Thanks.
New Gloucester's Market will be open for Mother's Day, Sunday May 9.
Cumberland, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Gray, and Freeport will all be open by the end of May. Lewiston's three markets will open in mid June.
Hi everyone,
We are starting a rather large community garden at Opportunity Farm in New Gloucester. Any and all volunteers are most welcome as well as any tips. Half the garden will go towards the Plant-A-Row program and our local 'veggie connectio…
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…
I have the list and am on it! Just thought I would check in - Thanks!
Hi Penobscot, the Markets I attend are in Western Maine, Norway and South Paris. The Bridgton Market also opens in May, as does Portland. A full list is on the State's website getrealmaine.com, although they have just updated the website and it seem…
Meadow Ridge Perennial Farm - and anyone else - what farmers markets open in May? Any in eastern Maine? Thanks!
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
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