"An official list? I have no idea.
Orono FM runs through the winter, and one of the Bangor FMs does too [Bangor has 3 FMs: Pickering, Ohio Grange and European] the European goes through the winter.
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Argyle Acres replied to David Orbeton's discussion 25 % Rule for Farmers market revision in the group Maine Farmers' Markets"Is there an actual need for such a law to be written. Or was this done just as attempt job-justification of legislators?"
Argyle Acres replied to David Orbeton's discussion Farmer's Markets allowing non agricultural vendors. in the group Maine Farmers' Markets"Some towns allow this, others do not. It is 100% up to the judgement of the town.
Brewer, for example, wanted to allow junk sales and services. The vendors threw a fit. So the city started two Farmer's Markets in the same parking lot [North…"
Argyle Acres commented on Lillian M. Lake's event Local Seed Savers Group - 2nd Annual Seed/Scion Exchange"Sounds great, I hope you all have lots of fun. I will be attending the even in Unity. :)"
Argyle Acres commented on Tom Roberts's group Maine Farmers' Markets"Tom - that is wonderful! Thank you for sharing :)"
Argyle Acres replied to Steve Hoad's discussion An Organic Dairy for Maine"Cool!
We already buy organic milk produced and bottled by Maine farmers.
It is good to see more Maine farmers getting into it."
Argyle Acres joined Tom Roberts's group
Maine Farmers' Markets
For discussing issues around farmers' markets in Maine, for veterans, newbies, those in between and those thinking about starting or attending a farmers' market.Start by signing up or signing in to ask a question by starting a discussion.See More
Argyle Acres joined Maine Food System's group
Maine Food System
Welcome to the conversation about how we, the people of Maine, can take cooperative action to sustainably grow as much of our food within Maine as possible - for our environment, our economy & for our health!
Argyle Acres replied to Steve Hoad's discussion An Organic Dairy for Maine"'Pledging' helps?
Why not just buy local organic milk from dairies and/or Farmers Markets?"
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- Argyle, Maine
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- organics, health and nutrition, local foods marketing and distribution, GM-free seeds and genetics, other
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Barbi Ives joined LisaF's group
Greater Portland Food System
This group is to facilitate connections among people and groups working directly in the Greater Portland Food System (farmers, fishermen, activists, food service, agencies, NGO's, businesses/coops, gardeners, processors, distributors/aggregators, retailers, etc.) This online group is meant to compliment the other connecting work already happening in Greater Portland.See More
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Maine Food Hubs
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Jeff Edelstein posted an eventGreater Portland Sustainability Mini-Conference at USM Portland
June 4, 2013 from 3pm to 7pm
Come join the Greater Portland Sustainability Council for a free mini-conference at USM on June 4 from 3 pm - 7 pm. More info by clicking here. You can come for specific topics or the whole event. Do you have a topic to present or discuss? - let us know as there will be time for "open space" discussions. Sessions will be presented on the following (go to the website for the detailed…See More
Sandy Garson replied to Monique Coombs's discussion School garden MENTORS wanted"Ryan,
You do not have to totally re=invent the wheel. Alice Waters has been running a program that spreads from California called Edible Schoolyard. Check this out. I've also been involved teaching children how to cook garden food,…"
Michele Pfannenstiel replied to Monique Coombs's discussion HACCP! Whose got it? Where'd ya get it?"Happy to answer any questions..."
Michele Pfannenstiel replied to Michele Pfannenstiel's discussion Bills from the Legislature"There is great potential that if these bills pass those processors that comply with current regulations may be very compromised. The exemptions from state and federal laws will likely decimate Maine's current inspection system, bring the…"
Michele Pfannenstiel posted a discussionBills from the Legislature
As per Monique's request for dialog on the forum, I am posting links to 3 bills. I'll admit to being unclear as to what some of the reporting language means. OTP means Ought to Pass, ONTP means ought not to pass, AM is amendments, and I am going to venture a guess that Divided Report means it was split down the middle.LD 475…See More
Monique Coombs commented on Monique Coombs's event ELFC monthly meeting"Call in info:
Call: 866-642-1665
Passcode: 315115
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North Star Sheep Farm replied to Monique Coombs's discussion DEFINITIONS: food movement & sustainable"Sustainable means long term, with profit one of several successful outcomes of the project or business to me.
Food movement seems to be the "buzz" word of current seasons but as the people pushing the buzz words move on to the next hot…"
Wiebke Theodore joined LisaF's groupMaine Food Hubs
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Andrea posted a blog postUMaine Extension in Cumberland County is hiring an Administrative Specialist CL1
Department: Cooperative Extension (Cumberland County Hourly Wage: $12.20Position is available to employees of the Associated C.O.L.T. Staff of the University of Maine from 04-26-13 through 05-02-13 and open to external applicants thereafter. Description: Full-time, regular position, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week. Daily work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Employee provides a wide variety of both routine and non-routine clerical and administrative support…See More
Andrea posted an event
Master Gardener Plant Sale at Barron Center
May 18, 2013 from 8am to 12pm
The 20th annual Cumberland County Master Gardener’s plant sale is slated for Saturday, May 18 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at the Barron Center, 1145 Brighton Avenue, Portland. The sale features herbs, vegetable seedlings, an extensive variety of perennials (including the Perennial of the Year), house plants and a large assortment of annuals. Gardeners can pick up some shellfish compost by the bag or container. Also featured are a bake sale, raffles of many garden related products and services as…See More
Wiebke Theodore posted an event
Freight Shed Full Moon Dinners by Local Chefs + Local Foods at Bath Freight Shed
June 23, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Join us at the Freight Shed, home to Bath's Winter Farmers Market, this summer on the full moon for dinner! Catered by local chefs featuring local produce, cheese, fish, meats, wine and beer. There will be live music. Your minimum donation of $25 pp per dinner will go toward the restoration of the Freight Shed.June 23rd,…See More
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