To mark Maine’s Bicentennial year, this show focuses on some of the history, practices, triumphs, and challenges of farming in Maine over the last 200 years–from homesteading to dairy, potatoes, blueberries, the local food movement, and present day changes and challenges. This exhibit encompasses a wide range of media to depict just some of the rich history of farming in Maine. MFT is proud to partner with the Penobscot Marine Museum to exhibit seven glass plate photographic prints on loan from the Eastern Collection of oxen, draft horse teams, and scenes of the harvests of corn and potatoes. Also on display are six black and white photographs from PMM’s new collection by Kosti Ruohomaa, courtesy of Black Star Publishing Company, depicting crisp, clear images of hard working farmers in their daily lives.

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Make sure to join us for Virtual Artist Talks Friday, August 21, @5-6pm.