By Sonja Heyck-Merlin It is 7,000 miles as the crow flies between Aroostook County, Maine, and Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido. Despite the distance, the two regions geographically align on a map; hold a ruler between them, and the line is nearly horizontal along the 45th parallel. Add a dot on the line at Aurora Mills
By Will Bonsall Many folks have a Corona hand mill in their kitchen (and many more should) for grinding whole wheat into flour or corn into meal. However, they often fail to recognize the many other uses for this versatile device. Over the years, I have come up with a whole bunch of ideas to maximize its
By Dusty Dowse Some time back, the topic of bread for the Common Kitchen that feeds the Fair volunteers came up at a steering committee meeting. Folks thought it would be neat to be able to bake bread on site. Turns out there was a way. As a long-time MOFGA member, a bakery owner and
Landsmith Farm in Waldoboro, Maine, organically grows a wide variety of high-quality, tasty vegetables, herbs, willow, and cut flowers using practices that prioritize the health of the land and its stewards. Their products are sold wholesale and direct-to-consumer through a variety of channels, including a farm stand, pick-your-own garden, and a future CSA (community supported agriculture) program. Landsmith Farm is owned and operated by Erin Espinosa, whose identities as a queer latina woman farmer ground the farm in values of reciprocity, community, and perseverance.
Visit Ladsmith Farm on Instagram @landsmithfarm and on their Website.
