Pecan trees live to be more than 100 years old, so gathering nuts from them is a pretty sustainable prospect.
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A Maine dairy cow hits Holstein Association’s heights
Hemi, born at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, makes it to the ‘Excellent’ ranking of 95.
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Green Plate Special: DIY road trip food means less packaging and more local snacks
It’s hard to beat homemade chocolate-peanut butter popcorn to fuel both driver and passengers.
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Vet tech program at University of Maine-Augusta struggles to redefine itself
Not all agree on what the best program is.
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With Maine’s growing number of new farms, do we need more vet techs?
And do we have the schools to train them? Maine veterinarians debate the issues.
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An easy, breezy game plan for summer dinner parties
Kale chimichurri sauce completes efficiently grilled vegetables and sausages or fish.
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Mothers trust local eggs from uncaged hens
And if kids visit the source, maybe they’ll actually eat their eggs?
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Everything you need to know about GMOs in one easy place
For starters, just what are they anyhow?
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In Maine, bunnies are back in the barn and on the dinner plate
It’s the new green meat, as sustainability drives an uptick in breeding – and serving – rabbits.
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Maine breweries get crafty about conserving resources
From reducing water usage to repurposing waste, local beer makers bring energy to sustainability.