I tried to make almond milk from scratch. Here’s how it went.

I have more experience with plant-based milks than your average non-vegan consumer. During my six-month fellowship at the California-based “Sierra…

September 25, 2019 9:00 am

How to make a corn maze

BDN File Photo Corn mazes are a staple of autumnal agritourism. It can be a vast undertaking, though, to lay…

September 24, 2019 4:15 pm

Proposed changes to federal pork processing rules could loosen food safety standards

When the Maine legislature approved the state food sovereignty law in 2017, they were told it ran afoul of federal…

September 24, 2019 10:01 am

Choosing a draft horse means matching the horse to the job

Long before there were mechanized tractors and trucks, the heavy lifting and pulling on farms and homesteads was done by…

September 23, 2019 3:56 pm

Friends are crucial if you live at the intersection of farming and wanderlust

The Rusty Metal Farm chickens are not at all shy about looking for food or treats when they feel neglected.…

September 23, 2019 9:00 am

These jars aren’t for canning

Photo by Sarah Walker Caron My mother texted me earlier this week with an urgency: could the flat lids from…

September 20, 2019 9:30 am

Can you reuse potting soil?

Image by congerdesign from Pixabay The growing season is winding down, and soon, it will be time to put your…

September 19, 2019 2:00 pm

Sustainable farming practices explained

BDN file photo With all the lingo and jargon, farming sustainably can seem like an inscrutable task. Once you have…

September 19, 2019 9:43 am

A guide to types of farms

No two farms are exactly alike. Different agricultural ventures produce different products -- and some may not sell anything at…

September 18, 2019 2:00 pm

I tried to make beeswax food wraps. Here’s how it went.

I hoard leftovers. My refrigerator is filled with containers of food from meals gone by that I reheat, snack on…

September 18, 2019 9:00 am

What is regenerative agriculture?

Photo by Gabor Degre With the endless cycles of pesticides, fertilizers and tilling, agriculture can take a toll on the…

September 17, 2019 3:45 pm

The journey to building a sustainable home

Building a sustainable home. | Photo by Melissa Rappaport Schifman Building a sustainable home seems like a daunting task, especially if…

September 17, 2019 9:02 am