The seed was first planted when she began a permaculture project with her brother; today, Sharood and her family move 3,000 pounds of mushrooms a week.
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South Portland greenhouse plan envisions grow space for multiple restaurants
Planning board approval follows discussion about pesticide use and whether marijuana cultivation will be allowed.
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Green Plate Special: If cheese is smoked, you’ll need less of it, lightening your footprint on the Earth
And have we got some tasty Maine-made smoked ricotta for you!
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Editor’s letter: Aspiring farmers, apply now for scholarships!
Three Russell Libby Agricultural Scholar Awards are up for grabs, with an application deadline of March 1.
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After four decades in the business, the cheesemakers at York Hill Farm retire
John and Penny Duncan were in the vanguard of local food producers in Maine, making award-winning goat cheese. Will anyone pick up their torch?
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Chef Summit begins in Portland on Thursday
After two days of industry talks, the summit will move to Sunday River for a reception and sold-out Grand Tasting.
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Executive director of Maine organic farmers association to retire in late August
The group that certifies the state’s organic agriculture operations has made strong progress during Ted Quaday’s five years at the helm.
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Road warrior Bob Moosmann – defender of bees, butterflies, organic farmers
At the Department of Transportation, green roads and byways are his thing.
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Buying locally raised goat meat in Maine is harder than you may think
The meat is in large demand among Maine’s Muslim community. But stores here often sell frozen goat meat from other states in lieu of fresh meat from Maine farmers.
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Heidi Powell is a one-woman show called Dirigo Wholesale
She delivers produce from farms to restaurants in Greater Portland.