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Erik Wade, Hope Elementary School science and mathematics teacher, has been named the 2012 Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Teacher of the Year. The award was presented to Wade by Maine Agriculture Commissioner Walt Whitcomb, on January 11 at the 71st Annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta.
The Cornucopia Institute has formally requested that the USDA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigate corruption at its National Organic Program resulting in the use of illegal synthetics in organic food and then allowing powerful corporations to “game the system” for approval “after the fact.”
Winter Market December to April Every Third Thursday Open 2–4 pm
The Lewiston Farmers’ Market provides fresh, healthy, local food to residents in and around Lewiston, Maine. The market is organized by the Great Falls Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market Association and sponsored by St. Mary’s Health System.
In response to the educational needs of new farmers, a group of agencies have joined forces to develop a comprehensive workshop series to be held every Tuesday beginning January 31 and ending March 13, 2012. In case of a storm event requiring a cancellation, the workshop will be held the next day at the same time. A new farmer is considered as one in the farming business less than 10 years or hasn’t started yet. Partial funding for this endeavor has been provided from the Conservation Technical Assistance funding pool by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Hosted by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, the show will feature dozens of lectures, demonstrations, and meetings involving some 40 major agricultural organizations, committees, and agencies, as well as over 100 exhibits featuring the newest in agricultural products, equipment, and services. One of the state’s largest agricultural events, more than 5,000 people from around the state are expected to attend this year.
So… is it organic? Nope. And that’s a complete shame. It turns out what you think about organic food is mostly wrong.The global organic industrial-complex promises everything and delivers nothing. But don’t blame organic farmers! They’re victims, along with millions of consumers.
The Trades Show furnishes a showplace for farmers and producers to see the most modern equipment and services. There are over 40 major agricultural organizations, committees and agencies; as well as more than 100 exhibits to take in. All of our vendors are agriculturally based, some providing free samples and opportunities to purchase products. Throughout the week there will be lectures and workshops to participate in.
PARTICIPATING FARMERS & PRODUCERS Balfour Farm Borealis Breads Bridge Farm Dragonfly Cove Farm Emery Farm Geroux’s Café Mixes Longmeadow Farm Oaklands Farm Paula C’s Pretzel Logic Roseberry Farm Snafu Acres Farm Wholesome Holmstead
The Trades Show furnishes a showplace for farmers and producers to see the most modern equipment and services. There are over 40 major agricultural organizations, committees and agencies; as well as more than 100 exhibits to take in. All of our vendors are agriculturally based, some providing free samples and opportunities to purchase products. Throughout the week there will be lectures and workshops to participate in.
-Two-thirds of family farmers are retiring. -Nearly 70% of all farmers in the US are over 55 while only 4 % are young than 35 -US Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects a need of 100,000 new farmers per year for the next five years. This goal is not likely achievable. – Forty-five percent of the military come from rural backgrounds,” she said. “So not only do they have that in their roots, but that’s also a place they can come back to and feel normal and good about themselves.
The Maine YardScaping Partnership will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to announce the completion and official opening of the YardScaping Gardens at Back Cove—an intensive landscaping project designed to be a showcase for trees, shrubs, and perennials that can be used to make Maine gardens more sustainable and help gardeners and landscapers reduce their reliance on fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation water.
Join Lots to Gardens and the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center for the 5th annual Alive in Lewiston celebration on Friday, October 28th. As local gardens wind down, we invite you to wind up and celebrate the bountiful growing season in full costume. Whether you come as a zombie, a tomato or some combination of the two you’re invited to sit back, relax and take in the sounds of local musicians and the taste of a multi-course meal featuring locally grown ingredients.
Free and open to the public, this film series will begin with a short meet and greet with local farmers including Seth Kroeck of Crystal Spring Farm, and several varieties of locally grown foods to sample. Following the film screenings, there will be a brief discussion Q & A.
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Maine’s Office of Securities Issues Advisory to Warn Consumers about “Crowdfunding” Investments
Sam Whitman Band, w/ Megan Murphy, and The Golden Prize at Johnson Hall 5/19/12
Work by Cony High School Art Students on view at in Augusta Until July 7, 2012
Disc Golf Event to Benefit Issinryu Karate Academy in Randolph on May 20, 2012
REMINDER: Artists invited to an Art Critique with Abbott Meader at The Harlow on May 20, 2012
Maine Historical Society News for the Week of May 16, 2012
Natural Inclination Show at Monkee Tree to Benefit Natural Resources Council
Francine Reed on May 19th, Portland String Quartet on 22nd at Boothbay Opera House