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Buy local now applies to your booze as well as your beer

Maine’s craft distillers are working with local farmers to use Maine-grown ingredients in their spirits.

It’s all in the dirt.

The James Beard Foundation notes that Maine’s 1st District congresswoman has sponsored bills to boost organic research and reduce food waste.

by CHRISTINE BURNS RUDALEVIGE October 15, 2017October 18, 2017

Locally harvested rice becomes part of a delish main dish.

The newly christened Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment hopes to lead the way in the field of regenerative agriculture.

by Sean Turley October 11, 2017October 10, 2017

Longer on the tree equals better in the mouth.

Jean Koons has about 40 milk-producing goats at Koons Farm in Sidney, and their artisan cheeses were showcased as part of Maine Open Creamery Day.

by Sean Turley September 27, 2017September 26, 2017

Despite what you think you know, crabapples can be eaten out of hand, or used for cooking or cider.

Three groups will work with local farms.

The author, forager and craft cider maker has built a tasting room and planted hundreds of trees at his orchard in Pownal.