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Farmers’ markets available all year

Most farmers’ markets in Maine operate from May through October, although more and more communities are offering winter markets during…

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Greening Maine’s restaurants & grocery stores

Environmental certification programs for businesses are a win for everyone involved. Consumers looking for greener product options gain an easy…

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Fresh local foods all year

There’s a local food revolution going on. We’re reversing a decades-old trend of mass produced food trucked in from thousands…

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Gulf of Maine responsibly harvested seafood

The new Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested brand makes it easy to identify local seafood that meets criteria around sustainability…

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Grow your own

If you want to get even more involved, consider growing your own garden. Nothing beats the feeling of picking and…

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Slow Food

Over the course of 20 years, Slow Food has grown from a small Italian organization into an international movement represented…

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Enjoying the Fruits of Summer

One of the best things about summer is the vigorous burst of growth that brings bushels of fresh local produce…

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