Trevanna Frost Grenfell is teaching ancient skills in ‘an interesting time to live’

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Published
December 9, 2018

Trevanna Frost Grenfell is teaching ancient skills in ‘an interesting time to live’

Among the wilderness skills are things like tanning hides.
Published
October 3, 2018

Maine organic farmers’ group gets $600,000 to train beginners

The federal grant will also be used to help new farmers grow beyond their startup phase.
Published
September 12, 2018

Ten tips to help you get the most out of this year’s Common Ground Fair

(where you'll find plenty of excellent vegan food)
Published
July 15, 2018

Meet the new head of MOFGA

Sarah Alexander has been advocating for strong food systems for decades.
Published
July 5, 2018

MOFGA names Portland woman its new chief executive

Sarah Alexander of Portland has fought genetic engineering of wild rice in Minnesota and worked on organic standards and food labeling in Washington, D.C.
Published
June 10, 2018

Field-grown perennials: Don’t be spooked by the esoteric label

When you buy a plant, it's worth finding out where, and how, it was grown.
Published
March 18, 2018

Meet the 2018 Russell Libby Agricultural Scholarship winners

This year's crop of farming scholarship winners are full of passion, pluck and plans.
Published
January 29, 2018

Executive director of Maine organic farmers association to retire in late August

The group that certifies the state's organic agriculture operations has made strong progress during Ted Quaday's five years at the helm.
Published
January 21, 2018

Road warrior Bob Moosmann – defender of bees, butterflies, organic farmers

At the Department of Transportation, green roads and byways are his thing.
Published
September 17, 2017

Train conductor Joe Feero will get you to the fair on time

All aboard for the Common Ground Country Fair.