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Jennifer Plummer posted a blog postFin Fish CSF Starting in Portland Saturday, July 11th
The Fishing Vessel Hannah Jo will be starting it's Community Supported Fishery in Portland this Saturday.there's still time to join!Knoep Nieuwkerk has been fishing since 1996. His boat, the Hanna Jo, is a 38' Novi boat and fishes out of Government Warf on the Kennebunk River in Maine. It's a family operation: Knoep is on the water year round, his wife, Lucinda, delivers the catch from the dock each morning to Portland, and their children are often found on the boat.The Hannah Jo delivers fish…See More
Jennifer Plummer posted a blog postMussels available in Portland!
Local Hand Harvested Mussels available in Portland on Friday's starting July 17th. $2 per pound, purchase weekly or prepaid shares:The Blue Dragon Mussel WagonFeaturing Local Hand-Harvested Wild Mussels in Portland and BrunswickIn Portland on Friday's for 8 weeks starting July 17th. Come to buy mussels on the 17th and sign up for a CSF for the remaining weeks!In Brunswick on Saturday Mornings availabe now.Delicious! Taste samples and see for yourself! Free recipe cardsHealthy! High in protein,…See More
Jennifer Plummer's blog post was featuredChanging the way we think of pollock
We've been working to promote eating local seafood and with that comes the need to know what fish is local and whether it's something you'd like. Last fall I was delighted to hear from the Midcoast Fishermen's Co-op that members of their CSF started asking for pollock over haddock or cod. Once members tried pollock as part of their share, they liked the mild flavor and firm texture for everything from chowders to fishcakes to fillets. The fishermen were surprised by this because although they…See More
Jennifer Plummer left a comment for Lisa Turner"Lisa,
At the most recent ELFC meeting you mentioned having resolved how to claim donations from the farm to food pantries on your taxes. Is that something you'd be willing to share the how-to of? I'd like to see fishermen doing the same…"
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- Where in Maine do you live and eat?
- Gorham
- What issues are you or your group interested or expert in?
- food justice, CSAs, farmers' markets, local foods marketing and distribution, other
- If you produce foods of some sort, please choose one of the following:
- I produce foods only for my own and my family's consumption
- Other info about Me (please mention any food, fishing, agriculture, or community groups you are affiliated with):
- I work for the Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance and helped start the first Community Supported Fishery in Maine. The CSF product was shrimp and we are working to expand t he offering to a variety of fish and shellfish.
- Website (if any):
- http://www.namanet.org
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Fin Fish CSF Starting in Portland Saturday, July 11th
The Fishing Vessel Hannah Jo will be starting it's Community Supported Fishery in Portland this Saturday.
there's still time to join!
Knoep Nieuwkerk has been fishing since 1996. His boat, the Hanna Jo, is a 38' Novi boat and fishes out of Government Warf on the Kennebunk River in Maine. It's a family operation: Knoep is on the water year round, his wife, Lucinda, delivers the catch from the dock each… Continue
there's still time to join!
Knoep Nieuwkerk has been fishing since 1996. His boat, the Hanna Jo, is a 38' Novi boat and fishes out of Government Warf on the Kennebunk River in Maine. It's a family operation: Knoep is on the water year round, his wife, Lucinda, delivers the catch from the dock each… Continue
Posted on July 8, 2009 at 9:10am
Mussels available in Portland!
Local Hand Harvested Mussels available in Portland on Friday's starting July 17th. $2 per pound, purchase weekly or prepaid shares:
The Blue Dragon Mussel Wagon
Featuring Local Hand-Harvested Wild Mussels in Portland and Brunswick
In Portland on Friday's for 8 weeks starting July 17th. Come to buy mussels on the 17th and sign up for a CSF for the remaining… Continue
The Blue Dragon Mussel Wagon
Featuring Local Hand-Harvested Wild Mussels in Portland and Brunswick
In Portland on Friday's for 8 weeks starting July 17th. Come to buy mussels on the 17th and sign up for a CSF for the remaining… Continue
Posted on July 1, 2009 at 3:30pm
Changing the way we think of pollock
We've been working to promote eating local seafood and with that comes the need to know what fish is local and whether it's something you'd like. Last fall I was delighted to hear from the Midcoast Fishermen's Co-op that members of their CSF started asking for pollock over haddock or cod. Once members tried pollock as part of their share, they liked the mild flavor and firm texture for everything from chowders to fishcakes to fillets. The fishermen were surprised by this because although they… Continue
Posted on May 12, 2009 at 1:50pm
Green Jobs on the Blue Ocean - NAMA's February newsletter and a surprising response
In February the Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance (for whom I work) sent out our latest newsletter. Although I'd be naive to think that there wouldn't be opposition to our position, I was surprised to see such strong support for for agribusiness in a fisheries magazine. I've attached this response to our newsletter as published in the April issue of National Fisherman, a Portland, ME publication. What do you think?
Green Jobs on the Blue Ocean
A message from Niaz… Continue
Green Jobs on the Blue Ocean
A message from Niaz… Continue
Posted on April 3, 2009 at 10:00am
Summer Seafood and CSF's
When I was a kid, my grandmother would pick up my sister and me on Saturday mornings and take us to do her weekly shopping. First to Uncle Andy’s Bakery in South Portland. There she would trade her fresh farm eggs for her weekly baked goods and a treat for us. Then across the bridge to Harbor Fish Market. Howard Latham would take eggs for fish, and then trade some of the eggs with another vendor while holding some aside for his family. After… Continue
Posted on June 26, 2008 at 9:55am — 4 Comments
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- At 11:39am on June 23, 2009,
Lisa Turner said… - Call me and we'll talk. 865-3743
- At 8:22am on June 27, 2008,
Port Clyde Fresh Catch said… - Ooh, Eat Local Foods meetings in Port Clyde? Tell me more! Hope you're having a nice morning!
- At 5:31am on March 29, 2008,
Craig A. Pendleton said… - check out the photos I put on the sight
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Heather Burt (FARMS) commented on Linzee Weld's blog post Kickstart Maine local food projects!"FARMS (Focus on Agriculture in Rural Maine Schools) is currently running a Kickstarter for the FARMS Community Kitchen to be located on the second floor of Rising Tide. Please visit our Kickstarter page, support our project and spread the word. See:…"
Plantme posted a status"I am in the 2nd season growing groundnuts (Apios Americana). what has experience has been and were you able to breed larger tubers?"
Jessica Roy replied to Jamien Richardson's discussion Maine Harvest Company Seeking Farmers To Grow For Us!"My farm may be able to help with this. We are a small farm but usually have an abundance of beans every year. Could you please send me a little more info on this! Very interested. Thanks"
Jessica Roy posted a status"River Valley Famers Market is open. It will still be on the Island on Exchange Street in Rumford. Hours are Fridays from 12 to 4."
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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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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
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