Indian-spiced fresh corn goes into two recipes without wasting anything.
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Abbie Sewall cultivates a passion for elderberry on her Freeport farm
The former high school photography teacher discovered elderberries as a way to ward off viruses.
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Fedco bulbs grown locally benefit Maine farmers and buyers
The seed cooperative based in Clinton purchases bulbs such as garlic and colchicum from the state’s growers as much as possible.
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More uses found for Mason jars
A Maine artisan makes wall-hanging vases and shelves with the popular containers.
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Gleaned beans feed the hungry
Volunteers follow an Old Testament practice in a Cape Elizabeth field to gather vegetables for food pantries.
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On trip to Greenland, Sen. King finds effect of climate change ‘amazing and scary’
He returns from a three-day fact-finding trip with plan to call for more U.S. icebreakers to clear Arctic trade routes.
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Q&A: New rules for beekeepers who use antibiotics
Why is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulating the use of antibiotics in honeybees? The new rules are designed to fight antibiotic resistance to drugs that are used in both agriculture and human medicine. They target all food-producing animals, which includes honeybees as well as cows, poultry, pigs, sheep and goats. What do the […]
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Maine’s apiarists are all abuzz about new federal rules
Beginning in January, the FDA will require honey bee colonies that need antibiotics to be treated by a veterinarian. How’s that going to work?
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Hussein Muktar nurtures understanding between cultures
His gift of language helps to build farms, starting with New Roots in Lewiston, a new cooperative owned by Somali immigrants.
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Homegrown: Whimsy marks Maine bottle opener
Chris Davis’ creations sport quirky catchphrases like ‘Beer Season.’