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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 Gov...
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 Portl...
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 start...
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- Where in Maine do you live and eat?
- Gorham
- What issues are you and/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 th… 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 th… 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:
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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 ha… 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 Dorry
Coordinating Dir… Continue
Green Jobs on the Blue Ocean
A message from Niaz Dorry
Coordinating Dir… 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 acros… Continue
Posted on June 26, 2008 at 9:55am — 4 Comments
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Winter Farmers' Market - Rollinsford, NH at Wentworth Greenhouses, Rollinsford, NH
December 4, 2009 from 10am to 2pm
Fresh salad greens, spinach, and lettuce ... carrots, parsnips, onions, and potatoes ... locally raised meats, locally caught fish, locally made jams, jellies, breads, and teas ... New Hampshire grown Christmas trees, wreaths, poinsettias, and kis...
Eat Local Foods Coalition Meeting at Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick - Seminar Room (2nd floor)
December 11, 2009 from 9:45am to 12pm
ELFC is a coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting and expanding access to locally grown food in Maine homes, stores, restaurants, and public institutions.
For phone conference options email elfcmaine@yahoo.com
Eat Local Foods Coalition Meeting at Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick - Seminar Room (2nd floor)
December 11, 2009 from 9:45am to 12pm
ELFC is a coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting and expanding access to locally grown food in Maine homes, stores, restaurants, and public institutions.
For phone conference options email elfcmaine@yahoo.com
Local, late 20s female, experienced in organic farming, vegetable, herb, perennial, and container gardening, and fruit and ornamental tree planting and pruning. Excellent cook and baker. Skilled in home canning and food preservation. Experience wi...
Eat Local Foods Coalition Meeting at Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick - Seminar Room (2nd floor)
December 11, 2009 from 9:45am to 12pm
ELFC is a coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting and expanding access to locally grown food in Maine homes, stores, restaurants, and public institutions.
For phone conference options email elfcmaine@yahoo.com
New Gloucester Supper to benefit the 'Veggie Connection' food pantry at Lower Village, New Gloucester
December 17, 2009 from 5pm to 6:30pm
HI everyone-- with enough volunteers we are now moving ahead! Please join us! See the details below:
Benefit supper for the New Gloucester Veggie Connection.
Thursday December 17, 2009, 5-6:30.
Ticket sales will go towards the purchase of seeds ...
Pork and Pottery at Bonobo at Bonobo Pizza
December 7, 2009 from 4pm to 7pm
I'll be sharing some of my home-raised, dry-cured salted ham in this follow-up to a charcuterie tasting I hosted a year ago. The ham is OG, from a pig I grew, salt only(no nitrates/nitrites) slow cured- it's been aging for one year in my cellar. I...
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