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Even Frozen, Local Berries Are The Best
March is National Frozen Food Month, which makes it a great time to remind you that frozen berries are a great way to enjoy the flavor year-round that local berries bring. You can use either fresh or...
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Celebrate Maine Agriculture Week: March 18-24
Agriculture, and its contributions and benefits, is being celebrated this week in Maine and throughout the United States. Gov. Janet Mills proclaimed March 18 through March 24 as “Maine Agriculture...
View ArticleMaine Open Farm Day 2024 Trip Itineraries and Maps
Open Farm Day, on July 28 this year is a special day to explore the variety of agriculture across Maine. Below, you will find pre-made itineraries, including site addresses and host farm maps. They...
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Midcoast Hospitals Offer Maine-Grown Foods
Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast and Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport serve locally grown food to around 500 patients, staff, and families daily. Sheila Costello, director of nutrition...
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Real Maine Seedlings Make A Great Garden Choice
As thoughts this time of year turn to readying your garden, remember that Real Maine greenhouses, nurseries, and garden centers have a wide variety of choices for planting, which include an ample...
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Culinary Arts Students Shine At Cooking Competition
Gwen Weaver and Eleanor Nery from Bath Regional Career and Technical Center – first place winners. Photo credit: University of Maine Real Maine was in attendance and one of our own was a judge at the...
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New Program Partners Senior FarmShare, Farmers Markets
With its 23rd season underway, the Maine Senior FarmShare Program (MSFP) is excited to announce a growing partnership with the Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets. This year, some Maine farmers’...
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Local Flowers: Vibrant, Fresh, and Available
Spring is here, spurring thoughts about colorful ways to decorate both interior and exterior with flowers. Buying local is a cornerstone of what we promote here at Real Maine, so we’d like to remind...
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Real Maine Experiences: Gifts For Yourself And Others
There are numerous ways to support Real Maine members as spring turns to summer, especially by giving someone a Real Maine experience (maybe for Mother’s Day or another special day, or just because)...
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Visit Maine’s Agricultural Fairs In 2024
Maine has a tradition spanning more than 150 years of agricultural fairs, which feature, among many attractions, farm animals, livestock, and agricultural exhibits. Fairs offer fun activities and...
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Milk Toast Kicks Off Maine Dairy Month
To start the annual celebration of Dairy Month, Governor Janet Mills, Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Amanda Beal, and dairy farmers and food producers from across Maine raised...
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Celebrate Maine Dairy Month With Real Maine Products
Real Maine invites you to celebrate Maine Dairy Month in June. From a glass of fresh local milk to any number of products made with Maine milk and cream, there is a wealth of ways to enjoy and...
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Dairy Month Spotlight: Maine Milk Lab
Since June is Dairy Month, Real Maine thought it would be a good time to visit Maine’s Milk Quality Laboratory, which is part of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s...
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It’s strawberry season in Maine!
Pick-your-own is a popular family tradition It’s time to pick-your-own (PYO) Maine strawberries! The season got off to an early start this year, and we are ready! What could be better than venturing...
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Real Maine Member Spotlight: Maine Water Buffalo Co.
Credit: Candid Exposure You may have known that Maine has cow, goat, and sheep dairies, but did you know there is a farm in our state that is a water buffalo dairy? The Maine Water Buffalo Co. in...
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Tips to Visit Farms – Maine Open Farm Day 2024
We offer tips to get you ready for this summer tradition, and find a farm to visit! It’s not every day you get to see where food is grown, how yarn is made, or get to meet the caretakers of Maine farm...
View ArticleMaine Open Farm Day 2024 Trip Itineraries and Maps
Open Farm Day, on July 28 this year is a special day to explore the variety of agriculture across Maine. Below, you will find pre-made itineraries, including site addresses and host farm maps. They...
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First Season For Community-To-Corrections Garden in Machias
Downeast Restorative Harvest (DERH) is a community-to-corrections garden and food access program in its first season and will supply fresh vegetables to the Washington County Jail in Machias and local...
View ArticleSOUTHERN MAINE
In southern Maine, you are a short drive from more populated New England cities. For instance, a day trip or a long weekend is the right amount of time to stretch your legs and learn about Maine’s...
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Open Farm Day 2024 Guide For Visitors
Experience farm life and learn about the origins of your food on Maine Open Farm Day, held this year on Sunday, July 28. This annual event is a fantastic opportunity for families, educators, and...
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