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.
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Apple Culture: Give crabapples a chance
Despite what you think you know, crabapples can be eaten out of hand, or used for cooking or cider.
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Hannaford gives $140,000 to Maine groups trying to ease hunger
Three groups will work with local farms.
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David Buchanan’s fruitful endeavors at Portersfield Cider
The author, forager and craft cider maker has built a tasting room and planted hundreds of trees at his orchard in Pownal.
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Kayla Blindert sees a gleaning trove in backyard fruit
Her latest public service is canvassing Portland’s fruit-foraging opportunities to help feed the hungry.
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Apple Culture: Sleuths encouraged to hunt for Maine’s lost apples
You, too, can become an explorer, searching for heirlooms and helping return them to their home communities.
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Maine farms make CSA shares a year-round endeavor
Winter Community Supported Agriculture shares are increasingly popular with young farmers who are pushing the boundaries of four-season agriculture.
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Apple Culture: Subtlety of early-season apples deserves a second look
They may not be right for eating out of hand, but there is a lot else that’s right with them.
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Waste not when it comes to those broccoli leaves
Not only are they tasty, they’re a nutritional powerhouse.