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Southern Maine’s drought is hurting some vegetable and fruit crops, helping others

by Meredith Goad August 7, 2016August 5, 2016

Consumers will find plenty of produce at farmers markets in August, but some crops may be stunted or less available.

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As the drought continues, farmers face meager second cutting of hay

by Meredith Goad August 7, 2016August 5, 2016

One wonders if this is ‘the new normal.’

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Open Book: Two new books explore the intersection of faith, farming and animals

July 24, 2016July 21, 2016

Two recently published books with a similar theme have got us thinking about the intersection of faith, farming and animals. IN THE SLIM, approachable “Vegangelical: How caring for animals can shape your faith,” author Sarah Withrow King makes the biblical case for veganism. In the first half of the book, she lays the theological groundwork, […]

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July 24, 2016July 25, 2016

SUNDAY Open Farm Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maine farms will be open to the public for the 27th annual Maine Open Farm Day. More than 80 family farms will open their doors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s an opportunity for people to learn about Maine food producers and farms. To find […]

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An ancient tool, the scythe is also a fit for modern times

by Mary Pols July 10, 2016July 11, 2016

Scything, which goes back to the ancient Romans, is back in style – and one of the country’s chief suppliers of the scythe is located right here in Perry, Maine.