Local farmers working at a small scale generally favor crop rotation and plant many different crops to regenerate the soil, break pest cycles and preserve agricultural diversity.
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Meet 5 of the vendors at this summer’s Gorham Farmers Market
Gorham Farmers Market has reached a peak number of participants this year, with 14 full-time and 21 part-time vendors. Here’s a sampling of who to look for on Saturdays.
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As spring blooms at Maine farmers markets, so do community connections
Shoppers said they find great produce, homemade products and community at local markets.
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Our Green Plate Special columnist says goodbye
Christine Burns Rudalevige has written our recipe column on sustainable food and eating for a dozen years.
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UMaine pilot program for reusable containers gains traction
What the implementation of reusable cups and containers has done so far for one Bath-based business after joining the ReuseME pilot program.
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In sugaring season, Maine students of all ages study the art of making syrup
Students from kindergarten on up come to understand the state’s maple traditions by making syrup themselves.
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On Super Bowl Sunday, cheer on the local team with locally sourced wings
The Pats will be on the field. Put ‘meatier’ – and ‘cleaner’ – tasting local wings on your plate.
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Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery in Union to permanently close
The business suffered a devastating fire last fall.
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Elevate your holiday party with a charcuterie board piled high with Maine-made foods
It’s an easy assignment, given the state’s stellar artisan cured meats, prizewinning cheeses, vegan and gluten-free snacks, sweet-tangy accoutrements and the stylish boards themselves.
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Poland Spring Resort offers winter dining for first time in 50 years
The Buzz: Mel’s Hilltop Restaurant open year-round.