But getting it from local farmers is always best.
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Landscape with native wild edibles
Humans get something to eat and attractive plants for their yard. Wildlife gets a share of the food, plus comfortable places to live and breed.
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Rice makes the world go round, but at high environmental cost
Researchers are working on projects all over the globe to figure out how to grow it more sustainably and equitably.
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Apply for a 2021 MOFGA/Russell Libby Agricultural Scholarship
Three $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to students and teachers seeking to deepen their knowledge of organic and sustainable farm systems. Submit an application here.
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For Valentine’s Day, cook dinner for the one you love
Even if you’re not much of a cook, your lover will appreciate the gesture and the meal. This menu makes it easy.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State, Maine Gardener
Happy Birthday MOFGA!
The nonprofit Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association turns 50 this year, and hopes to celebrate its past achievements and future goals with a bang (and in person!).
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Watch: Celebrate the winners of the 2021 Source Sustainability Awards
The Source Maine Sustainability Awards are an annual recognition of people who contribute to the state’s environmental well-being. We celebrated them on Wednesday, April 21.
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Green Plate Special: The hype is growing around lab-grown meat
Singapore is using it as part of an effort to source more of its food on the island.
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Landscape your lakefront house like the lake’s life depends on it. In fact, it does
When it rains, pesticides, fertilizers and other pollutants wash off the lawn directly into the lake. Employ these landscaping strategies to help keep the lake clear, clean and hospitable to fish.
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Green Plate Special: Trendy sugar substitute has many benefits, but one big drawback
Allulose is a healthy alternative to sugar but not good for the environment.