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Eat Local Foods Coalition Meeting at Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick - Seminar Room (2nd floor)
December 11, 2009 from 9:45am to 12pm
ELFC is a coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting and expanding access to locally grown food in Maine homes, stores, restaurants, and public institutions.
For phone conference options email elfcmaine@yahoo.com
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- Where in Maine do you live and eat?
- Arrowsic - mid coast
- What issues are you and/or your group interested or expert in?
- farmland protection, health and nutrition, food justice, farm to school, home gardens, community gardens, hunger and local foods access, farm to institution, farmers' markets, local foods marketing and distribution
- 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 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):
- Revitalize our down towns by making them local food hubs, bring together non-profit entities, people of all ages, of diverse backgrounds to collaborate and use the power of design to support our communities and reduce carbon emissions.
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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…
- By Land and By Sea: Connecting Maine's Farming and Fishing Communities on March 5, 2010 from 9am to 10:15am
- By Land and By Sea: Connecting Maine's Farming and Fishing Communities on February 28, 2010 from 5pm to 7pm
Check it out - Penobscot East's CSF made it on Channel 5 this weekend. Recognize anyone in the footage?
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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