Frith Farm is a diversified, certified organic farm on 14 acres in Scarborough, Maine. Daniel Mays grew up outside of Philadelphia, and while in graduate school for environmental engineering, realized that he wanted to be a farmer. He began his search…
Dina-Lee Ford walks her land, describing dreams for the future; dreams she's quite literally planting in multiple acres of rich soil she can now call her own. A Master Gardener and disabled veteran who served in the Air Force, Dina-Lee, and her…
photos by Jenny Nelson, text by Sara Trunzo Spring in Maine is sometimes colder and actually involves more “gathering up” than Fall harvest time. This time of year at Veggies For All, we amass our stock of seeds…
Coming out of the long, cold winter months, I crave fresh greens above all else. But spring nights are cool, and warming comfort food still feels necessary during the shoulder season. No matter the weather, I like to make simple meals that can easily feed…
The Belfast Co-op is piloting a new incentive program that will help SNAP recipients purchase more local food with federal food benefits. With support from Maine Farmland Trust, SNAP recipients receive $5 of bonus local fruits and vegetables for every…
We’re partnering with Ramblers Way Farm, a pioneering sustainable wool clothing company based in Maine, to support farmland protection. From April 22 (Earth Day!) to May 1, Ramblers Way Farm employees will contribute 5% of their paid work hours volunteering for…
Lewiston. Four New American farmers have found a home at a 30-acre farm in Lewiston, thanks to help from Maine Farmland Trust. New Roots Cooperative Farm is a new enterprise founded by four graduates of Cultivating Community’s New American Sustainable…
Blue Hill Peninsula residents are encouraged to apply for a community food grant program. Maine Farmland Trust is now accepting proposals for projects or programs intended to increase food sustainability and improve the health and well-being of Blue Hill Peninsula…
