A 30th anniversary edition of Eliot Coleman’s ‘The New Organic Grower’ is out, and the emphasis is on sustainability.
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In New Hampshire, an experiment in farming steelhead trout
Mussels and sugar kelp thrive on the nitrogen created by the fish, and grow alongside it.
Are mushrooms a new cash crop for Maine?
Auburn may become home to a large-scale mushroom-growing operation.
Make your own apple cider vinegar
Or buy it locally, made from Maine apples.
A vegan Oktoberfest may sound like a contradiction in terms
But Graze in Peace farm sanctuary in Durham is hosting one, where you can meet the animals, support the sanctuary and enjoy a hearty vegan meal.
‘Weird’ is in: Scientist running Replenova Farm seeks out unexpected niche
“Once I started talking to stores that said, ‘No, we don’t want your vegetables,’ it was like, OK, I guess I gotta figure out what you do want,” the Cumberland farmer says.
Maine’s artisanal cheese scene is growing up
Aged cheese is trickier to make than fresh, but the state’s cheesemakers are making headway.
Get busy trying out Maine’s latest food truck
It’s a farm-to-table venture from the Somali-Bantu community in Lewiston.
Ground beef is recalled after one person dies, 17 are sickened
Cargill Meat Solutions in Colorado is recalling more than 132,000 pounds of meat linked to E. coli.
New Hampshire pizza dough maker, 35 other out-of-state producers seek Maine stamp of approval
These organic farmers and food producers are from away – but their certification is from the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.