The state has fewer restrictions than most others on selling foods made at home.
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It’s farmers market season in Maine. Here’s what to expect
In central and southern Maine, farmers markets are starting to supply early crops and gather excitement about extending the growing season.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
For 2025, stock your kitchen with 25 items from Maine’s incredible array of local foods
From maple syrup to mustard, farro to furikake, here’s a list of some of our columnist’s must-have Maine ingredients.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Farms in central and western Maine at or near peak for summer growing season
This summer has been much better than 2023 for crop yields in most places, but heat and humidity are taking a toll for some.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan Farmers’ Market to collaborate with local pantry, expand match for federal assistance
The market, in collaboration with a state group, was awarded a grant of $8,850 to provide produce and education for a Skowhegan food pantry and help fund its match for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Photos: Check out the Pittsfield Farmers Market
The weekly market is held 2-6 p.m. Mondays through Halloween at Hathorn Park. All photos by Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel
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Agriculture is a growing part of Maine’s economy despite fewer farms, farmland and farmers
Rising production costs, climate change and an aging population of farmers ready to retire are among the challenges facing the agriculture sector in Maine.
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From A to Z, how to store the excess summer produce you just couldn’t resist
Faced with an overflowing summer farmers market, who can say no? Certainly not our columnist. The answer to over-indulging: Good storage.
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Before summer’s bounty arrives, go big with fresh herbs
While you patiently wait for the dazzlers, like strawberries and tomatoes, pair the last of the storage root veggie crops with a sprightly herb pistou.
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Eating local in Egypt means eating camel
A generous stranger shares a family recipe for camel kofta.