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Joe Suga is a go-to guy for equipment for tapping and making maple syrup

by Mary Pols March 27, 2016

Suga Country Products has been in the business for 22 years (and yes, that’s really his name).

Food, Green plate special, Recipes, Source

Ethical, sustainably produced chocolate makes a dessert you can feel good about

by CHRISTINE BURNS RUDALEVIGE March 27, 2016

You may not find it in an egg or bunny but you can turn the bars into a great chocolate pie.

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U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree to go to Cuba on organics research trip

by Mary Pols March 23, 2016March 23, 2016

The Maine congresswoman and others in her group aim to connect with Cubans who have been farming for 25 years without access to chemicals, essentially producing organic food.

Local & State, News, Source

Robots milking cows? It’s a worldwide trend, and Maine is behind on it

by Mary Pols March 14, 2016March 14, 2016

The technology allows the cow to choose when she is milked and frees up the farmer’s time in ways previously unknown.

Business, Local & State, News, Source

Now, even recycling will cost more for many Mainers

by Tux Turkel March 13, 2016March 14, 2016

The depressed value of recycled materials worldwide means local solid-waste handlers are earning less money – a shortfall that consumers will have to pick up.