January 3, 2022
Maine Agriculture: Things to See and Do in Winter – Visit a Winter Farmers’ Market
...winter farmers’ markets. You can find fresh greens even in the dark of winter. Storage vegetables (such as carrots, squash, onions, and cabbage), preserves (jams, jellies, pickles, and relishes), herb...
Activities,Agritourism,Farmers' Markets,Winter
Read MoreMay 6, 2020
Pack a picnic at the farmers’ market
...as fresh mozzarella from the Maine Water Buffalo Co, or soft chevre from Appleton Creamery at the Rockland Farmers’ Market. Look around for rinse-and-go vegetables. Baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, sweet...
Activities,Agritourism,Farmers' Markets,Summer
Read MoreApril 30, 2020
The Value of Local
...fields are part of a seasonal rotation for anything from the beloved potatoes, to delicious vegetables. The orchard blooms are no longer soft petals of spring, but globes of fruit...
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April 18, 2021
COVID-19 and Maine Farms and Foods
...stay open through autumn. They offer fresh and prepared foods, including fresh vegetables and baked goods. Many offer pre-order options to simplify your shopping and make it particularly fast and...
Activities,Agritourism,Farmers' Markets,Real Maine News
Read MoreJune 30, 2020
Nutrition Spotlight: Real Maine Potatoes
...for potassium content among the top 20 most frequently consumed raw vegetables and fruits. Potassium is a mineral that is part of every body cell. It helps regulate fluids and...
Maine Products,Maine Senior FarmShare
Read MoreJuly 15, 2020
Maine Produce in Season Now
...fruits and vegetables are nearly always available (like greens, apples, and potatoes), while others have brief seasons (like strawberries and asparagus). Use this handy guide as a general reminder about...
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July 20, 2020
Nutrition Spotlight: Real Maine Beets
...easy and delicious recipe for roasted vegetables that can easily be adapted for any number of people. Beets are an eligible product for the Maine Senior FarmShare Program. Learn about...
Fall,Maine Senior FarmShare,Recipes,Summer,Winter
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2021
Fall in Maine
...of the fruits and vegetables grown in Maine still in the fields, there is so much to enjoy. One of the many fun ways you can enjoy the harvest season...
Agritourism,Fall,Support Local
Read MoreOctober 10, 2020
5 Tips For Getting Started with Garlic
...in Maine has 15 or so vendors, and many of those will be farmers with mixed vegetables. They often sell garlic bulbs by the pound, and many will have multiple...
Fall,Gardening in Maine,Seasons,Support Local
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