Sam Schipani

Good tires are essential to safe driving. If you are swapping out the tires on your vehicle, you may be wondering how you can recycle or reuse car tires instead of sending them to a landfill. Recycling tires is difficult because…
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Coastal Resources of Maine facility in Hampden.| Photo by Sam Schipani Since the 1970s, recycling has attempted to tackle the ever-increasing piles of trash in landfills by turning waste into new materials. The system has proven far…
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Mesh produce bags holding various forms of produce at the Hannaford's on Union Street in Bangor, Maine. | Photo by Sam Schipani If you are looking to reduce waste in your shopping habits, you may already be accustomed to carrying around…
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Image by DJI-Agras from Pixabay Even though technology seems almost unavoidable in the current day and age, farming still has a reputation for being low-tech. Precision agriculture aims to change that by using technologies like sensors…
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that 2020 will be a tumultuous year for weather in New England, punctuated by a slushy winter and a sweltering summer. Photo by Sam Schipani Founded in 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which is…
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A caterpillar clings to fresh blade of grass in an Orono field. | Photo by Gabor Degre No matter where you are, pests are the bane of every grower’s existence. Asparagus beetles, squash vine borers and cabbage worms are among the many…
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Soil health is the foundation of productive farming. Increasingly, farmers are turning to conservation tillage in order to maintain the long-term health of their soil. Bob Guerette of Carmel rototills his garden at his home. | Photo by…
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Fern, a border collie that herds sheep at Shalom Orchard Organic Farm and Winery. | Photo by Sam Schipani Whether you have grazing cows, rambling sheep or foraging goats, herding dogs can help to manage flocks on your farm or…
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With the staggering environmental cost of producing fast fashion, consumers are increasingly turning to second-hand stores to get a more eco-friendly style fix. Struggling department stores are hoping to ride the trend by partnering with…
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Zachary Zeigler, owner of Zeigler's market garden. | Photo by Sarah Visnick Whether you are an aspiring full-time farmer or a homesteader looking to earn extra money, starting a market garden is a great way to begin selling your own…
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Sarita Harbour and her family near their off-grid homestead in the Northwest Territories in Canada. | Photo by Blake Culver Life off-grid can be challenging. Nobody knows that more than a mother with two kids. When Sarita Harbour and…
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Baby quail. | Photo by M Segrist If you choose to add quail to your farm or homestead, raising your own baby quail is a simple, cost-effective way to sustain your stock. Once you have successfully incubated and hatched quail eggs, the…
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