Eat Maine Foods!

Eat Maine Foods is the networking site of the Eat Local Foods Coalition of Maine (ELFC), a coalition of groups and people working to put more Maine foods on more Maine tables more often. Please share our site's web address: eatmainefoods.org.

Members

  • a tasteful garden
  • Linda Kennedy
  • Kim Libby
  • Liz Tenaglia
  • Adriane Herman
  • Gregory Edwards
  • The Apple Farm / Lakeside
  • Zabby's Farm
  • Mary Ellen & Austin Chadd
  • Lucy's Granola
  • Maine Foodtrader
  • claire wheeler
  • Hilary Nangle
  • Steve Melchiskey
  • Rob  Edgerley
  • Wiebke Theodore
  • Seacoast Eat Local
  • Roz Cummins
  • Umaine Green Team
  • Ben
 

Find Local Food


The Eat Local Foods Coalition of Maine has been working on two maps to help increase access and availability of local foods:

The Maine Food Map Search for food in your area or add your local food business to the map!
New! The Maine Food, Farming and Fishing Resource Map
A place for food producers to connect with vendors, service providers and other resources.

Forum

denise brautigam

Anyone have any garlic bulbs left for sale? 6 Replies

hi - any farmers have a few garlic bulbs left for sale? thanks.

Started by denise brautigam in Maine foods consumption issues. Last reply by Deborah Chadbourne 13 hours ago.

Gregory Edwards

Maine Corn 1 Reply

I want to grow corn for the first time.  I live in Bangor with very acidic clay soil.  What seed would people recommend?  Can I find a seed that is similar to the maize that Native Americans once gre…

Tagged: Maize, Corn

Started by Gregory Edwards in Maine foods production issues. Last reply by Jesse Stevens 1 day ago.

Karen Harter

Lakes Region Farmers' Market in Windham looking for vendors

We are looking for more vendors for the market in Windham.  Seafood, vegetable and soap.  We are having a meeting on Friday 2/12 at 6p at St. Josephs College. If you are intested and/or have question…

Started by Karen Harter in General discussion or questions 1 day ago.

Laura Bowden

New Gloucester Vendors Wanted for New Market

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please get in contact with Laura Campbell at sweethollowsfarm@gmail.com   We hoped to be located in the AmVets parking lot/field, (across from Hodgeman's F…

Tagged: local, fresh, vendors, food, market

Started by Laura Bowden in Maine food events and opportunities Feb 7.

Merry Hall

Bringing Maine Home 12 Replies

My book manuscript, "Bringing Maine Home: The Regeneration of a Local Food Community" is complete and out to several potential agents and Chelsea Green Publishers. Please add your intention to mine t…

Started by Merry Hall in General discussion or questions. Last reply by Merry Hall Feb 4.

Steve Hoad

An Organic Dairy for Maine 12 Replies

I’ve seen this today and thought I’d share it. I had heard this group may be planning distribution by November. If interested, there’s a pledge on the web site. “The Maine Organic Farmers and Garden…

Tagged: dairy, organic, milk, Maine

Started by Steve Hoad in General discussion or questions. Last reply by Laura Chase Feb 3.

Toby Jacobs

Maine-made pasta 5 Replies

Hey all - I'm looking to buy local pasta in bulk (~20 lbs.), but don't know who, if anyone, produces it. Anyone know of any sources? Or, local producers of semolina flour? Thanks!

Started by Toby Jacobs in General discussion or questions. Last reply by Gryffon Ridge Spice Merchants Feb 2.

kate harris

Cultivating Community seeks Youth Programs Educator

Youth Programs Educator    Cultivating Community    http://www.idealist.org/en/job/366064-42    Portland, Maine    Salary: $12-14/hr depending on experience

Started by kate harris in Job Opportunities Feb 2.

 
 

Latest Activity

philip updated their profile
13 hours ago
Paul Drowns and Deborah Chadbourne are now friends
13 hours ago
You can start garlic inside or out even in the spring to get yummy edible garlic greens, even if there isn't enough time to form bulbs. I also have garlic available in the Farmington area if you are still looking.
13 hours ago
The New School added an event
The New School at The New School
February 27, 2010 from 5:30pm to 8pm
The New School holds a workshop and dinner on the last Saturday of each month called "Celebrating Local Foods". Dinner: Red Flannel Hash, Baked Stuffed Potatoes, Scalloped Potatoes and Celeriac, Mashed Potatoes with Herbs, Carrot Bisque, Green Sala…
16 hours ago
Thanks, Paul. I used the cheese cloth method and it kept them together. I think my trotters were a bit too big in the end for the result I wanted. I'll try again next year. By all means, email me at bowman@mazirian.com.
22 hours ago
Hi Brad, Slit the trotters and wrap them tightly in cheesecloth during the braise. The problem isn't so much their falling apart as their curling up. Crumbs, crunchy, crispy... all those "c" words invoke delightful images! Thanks for the mention on…
22 hours ago
Check out Fedco's seeds, they have a couple varieties that are heirloom 'field' or dent corns suitable for grinding for meal, posole, ect- not sweet corn. I think the names are "Blue Mountain", and " Calais Flint" I grew the Blue Mountain a couple y…
yesterday
Gregory Edwards added a discussion
I want to grow corn for the first time.  I live in Bangor with very acidic clay soil.  What seed would people recommend?  Can I find a seed that is similar to the maize that Native Americans once grew?  
yesterday
Gregory Edwards and Darren Allen are now friends
yesterday
Karen Harter added a discussion
We are looking for more vendors for the market in Windham.  Seafood, vegetable and soap.  We are having a meeting on Friday 2/12 at 6p at St. Josephs College. If you are intested and/or have questions, email karen@motherherbmaine.com .  You can also…
yesterday
Karen Harter We are looking for vendors for LRFM. www.lrfm.org. Seafood, vege, soap, etc. Meeting this Friday. Email karen@motherherbmaine.com.
yesterday
yesterday
Shannon O'Reilly, John Krasowski, Allen Gaddy and 3 more joined Eat Maine Foods!
yesterday
Laura Bowden added a blog post
yesterday
Amanda Beal added 2 events
yesterday
Penobscot East Shrimp CSF added a blog post
Check it out - Penobscot East's CSF made it on Channel 5 this weekend. Recognize anyone in the footage?
yesterday
Julie Harrison added an event
FRESH movie showing at Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church
February 26, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm
The movie FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Potluck, movie, discussion. Childcare available.
on Monday
Tom Roberts updated their profile
on Sunday
Hi Cassie, For insurance, see your current agent and ask for a liability rider to cover you at farmers' markets. For permits, see the Maine Dept of Ag permits page for such things as processed foods. Links to a few [farmers' market aware] insurance…
on Sunday
Thank you for the responses. They have been very helpful.
on Sunday
 

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