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Organic Valley, the largest farmer-owned organic food cooperative in North America, with over 1800 farmer-owners  sustained significant fire damage at its Wisconsin-based headquarters this week. Begun in 1988, this business has served countless growers (many in Maine), consumers and markets … Continue reading →

As we all know, Bonnie speaks eloquently about the way SMM is a network organization which focuses on  how we as a community promote investments in local sustainable food systems. She says “Our food choices, our farmers, producers, distributors and … Continue reading →

Check out MCED’s recent newsletter featuring SMM’s Chris Hallweaver, business partner and manager of Northern Girl in Aroostook County, in an interview about entrepreneurship. Issue: # 29 May 2013 5 minutes with Chris Hallweaver General Manager Northern Girl, LLC, Limestone, … Continue reading →

Staff photo by David Leaming Amber Lambke, left, owner of Maine Grains, and head miller Julie Zavage discuss an order of flour being ground in the stone mill, left, at the Somerset Grist Mill in Skowhegan on Thursday. Small-retailer focus … Continue reading →

Thanks to Will Hopkins of Cobscook Bay Resource Center for sharing this great news! It’s also a reminder that the Slow Living Summit will be taking place in Brattleboro from June 5th-7th. Check out details of this inspiring annual event … Continue reading →

Feds giving farmers a new way to grow A new program offers low-interest loans of up to $35,000 to bolster community agriculture. The Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With interest in locally grown food soaring, the federal government said Tuesday … Continue reading →

The impact of Russell Libby’s life and passing holds great significance for many people, in his family and home community as well as in the wide range of personal and professional connections through his MOFGA leadership. As we mourn our … Continue reading →