Shoppers at local farmers markets talk about their go-to dishes for a beloved summer fruit. ‘It’s the only time of year that I feel you can get a tomato that tastes like a tomato.’
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Agriculture is a growing part of Maine’s economy, despite fewer farms, farmland and farmers
Rising production costs, climate change and an aging population of farmers ready to retire are among the challenges facing the agriculture sector in Maine.
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Posted inTimes Record
BoomerTECH Adventures: Spring has sprung
Like everyone else, we here at BoomerTECH Adventures are enjoying the longer days, later sunsets, warmer weather and May flowers. It’s not just the bees busily buzzing around the azalea, crocuses and daffodils, there’s a plethora of spring activities and resources being sponsored by many local, state and national organizations to engage us in the […]
Posted inDo This, Food
Farmers markets are opening up for the season. Here’s where to find them.
The Portland Farmers’ Market moved to its outdoor location in Deering Oaks this weekend, and many others will soon follow suit.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth Farmers Market opening May 2
The Yarmouth Farmers Market will open May 2 for its summer season at the Bickford Pavilion at Railroad Square. This year’s market will include 15 seasonal vendors and a weekly rotation of guest vendors, musicians and food trucks. The seasonal vendors at the Thursday market will include Andrews Farm, Mindful Folk Farm, Tender Soles Farm, […]
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The Wrap: Farmers market heading outdoors; Old Port dumpling restaurant opening
Also, Freeport’s new food truck park launches on Route 1 in June; the opening of Honey’s in Thomaston beset by storm-related issues; Sacred Profane gets love from Punch magazine; and a TV show features Portland-area food in an upcoming episode.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Winter farmers markets offer fresh food, familiar faces
Bath and Brunswick’s winter markets are open on Saturdays.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Bite Into Maine opens in East Bayside
Also, Rick’s Lobby Cafe to close; MarketFest on first Thursdays at the Yarmouth Farmer’s Market; and St. Peter’s Italian Bazaar returns to Portland’s Little Italy.
Posted inTimes Record
BoomerTECH Adventures: Digital help for all types of gardeners
While walking recently, I came across a small home on an equally tiny lot. Despite the lack of land, they had created a vegetable garden on their back deck using large storage tubs as raised beds. “How clever,” I thought, “they must have drilled holes in the bottom for drainage.” The tubs keep things neat […]
Posted inTimes Record
The Recycle Bin: The impact food has on climate
What we eat can make a large difference in reducing climate warming. Shifting our meat choices to animals that are produced with less feed — and therefore take much less energy — reduces the amount of greenhouse gas emissions, land use and heating of the atmosphere. Twenty-five percent of all world agricultural lands are used […]