Wolfe’s Neck expects to open a new facility this spring to enhance teaching Maine’s next generation.
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Magic, Mistletoe make appearance on Maine farm one cold December eve
‘Tis the season for lambing – and it’s a joyful one.
What makes chickens happy? Nobody is quite sure
Canadian researchers launch a new study to measure the welfare of poultry.
Homegrown: Eggnog comes locally in many forms
There’s the farm-fresh version, and the knock-your-socks-off version, with … additives.
From agriculture to technology, $867 billion farm bill yields benefits for Maine
The multi-year bill will support organic food research, programs for beginning farmers and funding for expanding broadband service into rural areas, among other measures.
Winter farmers market to open Dec. 1 at former Maine Girls’ Academy gym
It will continue every Saturday through April 20, and the first day includes a silent auction to benefit the market’s Low Income Access Program.
Potato recipes
VALORIE FLEWELLING’S POTATO STUFFING Flewelling prefers Caribou Russet potatoes in this dish. She suggests adding dried cranberries for a festive, slightly sweet stuffing. 6 medium potatoes 1 cup half-and-half, divided 1 loaf sourdough (or any hearty) bread 3/4 cup (12 tablespoons) butter, divided and melted 1 cup chopped celery 2 cups chopped onions 2 tablespoons […]
Whatever is in the field may end up in the beer on this Westport Island farm
Farmers Kyle DiPietro and Angie Trombley are growing ingredients and a new enterprise near Wiscasset in what may be the next big craft beer trend in Maine – farm breweries.
It’s storytelling night at the Maine Historical Society
Get the lay of the land from Maine farmers.