This year, the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Saturday farmers market at Crystal Spring Farm was voted the “Best Farmers Market in Maine” in this year’s National Farmers Market Celebration hosted by the American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition. Established in 1999 to advance the land trust’s mission of supporting local agriculture, the market hosts […]
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A fresh corn primer: How to choose, store and cook summer’s golden treasure
Four area chefs offer their expertise so you can enjoy this season’s sweet corn crop to the fullest.
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Heavy June rains dampen outlook for Maine’s harvest later this year
The unusually wet start to the summer has affected crop production in many ways, including potentially endangering Maine farmland.
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Even if you didn’t like the cool, rainy spring, this veggie did
Other Maine fruits and vegetables were slowed by the weather, but beets thrived, and you can enjoy them in many surprising ways.
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Winter Guide: From produce to pottery, shop local at winter farmers markets
Farmers markets aren’t just for summer anymore. As the season takes hold, winter farmers markets are being offered in many towns, giving residents a chance to shop locally for produce, dairy, eggs and more while also supporting Maine farmers. It’s tough for farmers to reach customers during their off season, but the winter markets […]
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The Wrap: Smoke BBQ opens in Kennebunk and tempeh company launches in Biddeford
The Portland Farmers’ Market kicks off its winter season this Saturday, and the Press Hotel’s Inkwell will wrap your gifts all month long.
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Green Plate Special: Eat your water
Parched? Eating foods with a high water content is a smart way to stay hydrated in the August heat.
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Green Plate Special: Get fresh garlic while it’s fresh (and why that’s not redundant)
Here’s how make use of the whole heads of fresh, fresh garlic, including the skins.
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Summer Guide: Farmers markets offer more than just food, with expanded access to more people
While traditionally conjuring up images of fresh produce piled high in tiers of wooden boxes, farmers markets have evolved to also offer handcrafted goods, food trucks and entertainment – even fight climate change – and organizers are also making a concerted effort to reach out to more people. Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets is working […]
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The Wrap: Collaborative dinner to honor Chef Larry Matthews Jr., Scratch Baking Co. reopens (it’s about time!)
Also, Freeport gets a farmers market, a book is launched (over a few good brews), and Maine Lobster Week returns for a second year.