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Family fundraising to build ski center in son’s memory
Gloria Varney and her family are fundraising to build the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center in Turner. The center will be in memory of her son Roy, who died in July. More links Family fundraising to build ski center in son’s memory
The Heartland Study
Weeds impact every farm field, every year, everywhere around the world. Herbicides are pesticides that control weeds and they account for over two-thirds of global pesticide use. Herbicides are the only type of pesticide for which use is rising, with no end in sight. How did we get here? More links The Heartland Study
The 43rd annual Common Ground Country Fair opens Friday
Locally-sourced food, crafts, speakers, workshops and livestock events are among offerings at the three-day fair, which draws about 60,000 visitors annually. More links The 43rd annual Common Ground Country Fair opens Friday
Using Farmer Storytelling to Build Understanding of Our “New Weather Reality”
A storytelling session was successful in raising awareness and understanding of the types of changes in weather patterns farmers are experiencing in Maine, what impacts those changes are having on their operations, and the changes farmers are making in response. Using an outreach approach rooted in farmer stories allowed us to bypass the controversy that
Your Organic Meat Might Not Actually Be Organic
March/April 2020 – By Amelia Pang, Mother Jones – If you’ve ever bought organic meat, you’ve noticed the hefty price tag: An organic chicken can cost more than twice a conventional one. For some shoppers, that upcharge is worth it—the circular green and white “USDA Organic” label guarantees that the meat comes from an animal
Dig for Victory 2020
Undated – Dig for Victory 2020 is an empowering response to the coronavirus crisis. People across the world are scared, anxious and uncertain of what will happen next. Dig for Victory 2020 addresses these concerns head on by bringing people together to focus on something we can control – our gardens. More links Dig for
