Weed scientist Sonja Birthisel is using bugs to arm farmers in the war against weeds.
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Maine farmers raising turkeys in record numbers
The number of live turkey poults being brought into the state is up 30 percent in the last year.
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Maine farmers scramble to satisfy demand for local sausage
Sustainable-meat growers use the whole hog, and your Thanksgiving stuffing may benefit.
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Don’t let vampire energy users suck your house dry
Our houses are filled with electronic devices that require energy even when they’re off.
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Snacking on popcorn with a local flavor
Fairwinds Farm in Topsham and Bowdoinham is growing popcorn.
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More than 2,000 tasting portions later, ruminations from a Brunswick cookbook writer
Christine Burns Rudalevige takes stock after launching a full-court press to promote her first collection of recipes.
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Rep. Pingree wins food leadership award
The James Beard Foundation notes that Maine’s 1st District congresswoman has sponsored bills to boost organic research and reduce food waste.
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You’re the boss when greening your home office
Here’s how to conserve energy, paper and fuel, then recycle your equipment when its useful life is done.
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A carnivore tries to figure out how to cut down on her meat consumption
She’s got one word for you: shanks.