"Great. Thanks, Tom. We're trying to network as much as possible and get ourselves ready to jump in. I've also been contemplating seeing if I can generate enough local interest in our area (Buckfield) to start one up ourselves. …"
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Willow Mist Cottage replied to Tom Roberts's discussion Time for a Statewide Farmers' Market Association? in the group Maine Farmers' MarketsWillow Mist Cottage replied to Tom Roberts's discussion Time for a Statewide Farmers' Market Association? in the group Maine Farmers' Markets"Hi Tom,
My husband and I are getting back into the farmer's market model; so, I'm just beginning to follow current trends and conversations. But, I'm very interested in promoting and encouraging a local producer/community centric way…"
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For discussing issues around farmers' markets in Maine, for veterans, newbies, those in between and those thinking about starting or attending a farmers' market.Start by signing up or signing in to ask a question by starting a discussion.See More
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- Where in Maine do you live and eat?
- Buckfield, So. Paris, Auburn
- What issues are you or your group interested or expert in?
- farmland protection, home gardens, community gardens, 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?
- vegetables, maple syrup, grains and bakery, eggs
- 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 are a newly created micro-farm, with diversified products including hand-harvested, milled, and created wooden products from furniture to garden tools.
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Jeff Edelstein posted an eventGreater Portland Sustainability Mini-Conference at USM Portland
June 4, 2013 from 3pm to 7pm
Come join the Greater Portland Sustainability Council for a free mini-conference at USM on June 4 from 3 pm - 7 pm. More info by clicking here. You can come for specific topics or the whole event. Do you have a topic to present or discuss? - let us know as there will be time for "open space" discussions. Sessions will be presented on the following (go to the website for the detailed…See More
Sandy Garson replied to Monique Coombs's discussion School garden MENTORS wanted"Ryan,
You do not have to totally re=invent the wheel. Alice Waters has been running a program that spreads from California called Edible Schoolyard. Check this out. I've also been involved teaching children how to cook garden food,…"
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Michele Pfannenstiel replied to Michele Pfannenstiel's discussion Bills from the Legislature"There is great potential that if these bills pass those processors that comply with current regulations may be very compromised. The exemptions from state and federal laws will likely decimate Maine's current inspection system, bring the…"
Michele Pfannenstiel posted a discussionBills from the Legislature
As per Monique's request for dialog on the forum, I am posting links to 3 bills. I'll admit to being unclear as to what some of the reporting language means. OTP means Ought to Pass, ONTP means ought not to pass, AM is amendments, and I am going to venture a guess that Divided Report means it was split down the middle.LD 475…See More
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