Farm Alliances in Southern Maine

[johnnyd]

Anyone who has visited the big Farmer's Market in Portland's Deering Oaks Park know how dedicated the folks in the booths are. Their enthusiasm is matched by residents who eagerly purchase fresh, local produce that grow during the short season here.

This winter, two of the regular farms have teamed up to provide their produce during the off-season. They have been taking orders by email and then drive to Portland on Wednesdays to deliver to customers. I chatted with Simon from Thirty Acre Farm and he said produce might be scarce as winter wares on, but they have started to offer products from other farms and will have meat and our fermented vegetables through the winter.

The top oval sign reads m.o.f.g.a which is the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, a non-profit group who endeavor to help growers in Maine. Their Website

The farms are:

THIRTY ACRE FARM - Whitefield, ME

FREEDOM FARM - Freedom, ME

They have recently teamed up with a couple other farms to expand their offerings.

GORANSON FARM - Dresden, ME

TOWNHOUSE FARM - Whitefield, ME

TO JOIN THE LIST - Send an email to Simon at eatlocalallyear/AT\gmail.com

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Here is the latest menu emailed to me this week (copied by permission):

THIRTY ACRE FARM - Whitefield, ME

M.O.F.G.A Certified Organic

FERMENTED FOOD

$6.00/16oz $10.00/32oz $38.00/1 gallon

Fresh, Crunchy

Sauerkraut

Caraway Kraut (w/juniper berries)

Ruby Kraut

Kim Chi

Sour Dill Pickles-$9

PORK

Sausage- $10.00/lb.

Bratwurst

Garlic

Breakfast

Maple Breakfast

Chorizo

Hot Italian

Sweet Italian

Ground (no seasonings)

Nitrate Free Bacon-$10.00/lb.

Fresh Pork belly $9.00/lb

Pork Chops-Bone-in $10.00/lb.

Stir Fry Tips-$9.00/lb.

Tenderloin_$14.00/lb.

Spare ribs-$7.00/lb.

Hams -$10.00/lb.

Rolled Roasts (no bone, 2-3lbs.)-$11.00/lb.

Loin Roasts (bone-in)-$10/lbs

Bacon Tips- BIG bAGS!-$4.00/lb.

Jowl (fresh)- $6.00/lb.

Hocks-

Smoked $5.50/lb.

Hearts and Livers-$2.00/lb

Leaf Lard (unrendered. Ask for instructions on rendering. it's easy!)-$4.00/lb.

Back Fat-$3.00/lb

Smoked ears! and Bones! For your dogs (perfect for christmas)- $2.00/each

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FREEDOM FARM - Freedom, ME

Naturally Dyed Yarns - $16 for 8oz. skein Lamb Sausage (4 links frozen) - $15/lb Lamb Loin Chops - $20/lb

and M.O.F.G.A Certified Organic Vegetables

Yellow and Red Onions - $8 for 5lb (5lb minimum but you are welcome to do 1/2 and 1/2)

Onion Deals

$37.50 for 25lb

$70 for 50lb

Yellow and Purple Shallots -$5lb (1lb minimum)

Shallot Deals

$22.50 for 5lb

$40 for 10lb

Parsnips-

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GORANSON FARM - (Dresden, ME)

M.O.F.G.A Certified Organic vegetables

Storage Carrots $2/lbs

Small potatoes (Kuka Gold, Red Cloud) 5lbs minimum $8 Winter Squash ( Carnival, Kabocha (green forest), Buttercup, Acorn) $1.50/lbs Cabbage (red and green) $1.50/lbs

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TOWNHOUSE FARM - (Whitefield ME)

Moogurt - (yogurt made from organic Jersey cow milk)

16 oz plain or maple - $4.00/ea

Ballstown 1791 aged cheese - (not available in less than half pound portions,

portions will not be exact).

3 month cow cheese - $16/lb

Has a "high" flavor. Some say it tastes like a young asiago .

2 month goat cheese - $16/lb

A full tasting goat cheese.

Halloumi - the Cypriot frying cheese. $16/lb

Cut into thin slices. Fry it directly on the pan (no oil or butter). Eat

as an appetizer while it is still hot. It is like a mini grilled cheese

sandwich without the bread! Great for folks with gluten intolerance and

those that just like fun things to eat.

Olive Garlic Bread - small loaf - $4.50ea

Ingredients: King Arthur unbleached white and whole wheat flour, yeast,

kosher salt, organic honey, organic garlic, kalamata olives, olive oil.

[Ellie]

TO JOIN THE LIST - Send an email to Simon at eatlocalallyear/AT\gmail.com

That is excellent information, johnnyd! Thank you so much!

[johnnyd]

The Farm Alliance will be in Monument Square from 11 to 1 on Wednesday the 30th. Today's email asks that you have your orders sent in by Monday night. The Menu seems little changed from above except for the new availability of Red or Purple carrots $2.25/lbs from GORANSON FARM.

TO JOIN THE LIST - Send an email to Simon at eatlocalallyear/AT\gmail.com

[johnnyd]

Here's the latest list from the Farm Alliance Winter Market.

They will be at their usual spot on Monument Square, Wednesday, March 12th from 11am to 1pm.

TO JOIN THE LIST - Send an email to Simon at eatlocalallyear/AT\gmail.com

THIRTY ACRE FARM - Whitefield ME

M.O.F.G.A Certified Organic

FERMENTED FOOD

$6.00/16oz $10.00/32oz $38.00/1 gallon

Fresh, Crunchy Sauerkraut

Caraway Kraut (w/juniper berries)

Ruby Kraut

Kim Chi

Gingered Carrots

Sour Dill Pickles-$9

ORGANIC PORK

Sausage- $10.00/lb.

Breakfast

Maple Breakfast

Chorizo

Bratwurst

Ground (no seasonings)

Nitrate Free Bacon-$10.00/lb.

Fresh Pork belly $9.00/lb

Pork Chops

-Bone-in $10.00/lb.

-Bone-out $11.00/lb.

Stir Fry Tips-$9.00/lb.

Pork Steaks-$10.00/lb.

Tenderloin-$14.00/lb.

Spare ribs-$7.00/lb.

Country style ribs-$9.00/lb.

Hams -$10.00/lb.

Rolled Roasts (no bone, 2-3lbs.)-$11.00/lb.

Loin Roasts-$10/lbs

Bacon Tips- -$4.00/lb.

Jowl (fresh)- $6.00/lb.

Hocks-Smoked $5.50/lb.

Hearts and Livers-$2.00/lb

Leaf Lard (unrendered. Ask for instructions on rendering. it's easy!)-$4.00/lb.

Back Fat-$3.00/lb

Smoked ears! and Bones! For your dogs - $2.00/each

FREEDOM FARM - Freedom, ME

Lamb Sausage (4 links frozen) - $15/lb

M.O.F.G.A Certified Organic Vegetables:

Yellow and Purple Shallots -$5lb (1lb minimum)

Shallot Deals $22.50 for 5lb $40 for 10lb

Cull Parsnips $1/lb.

GORANSON FARM - (Dresden, ME)

M.O.F.G.A Certified Organic vegetables

Storage Carrots $2/lbs

Red or Purple carrots $2.25/lbs

Small potatoes (Rose Gold, Red Cloud) 5lbs minimum $8

Cabbage (red and green) $1.50/lbs

Red Beets $2.25/lbs

TOWNHOUSE FARM, (Whitefield ME)

Moogurt - (yogurt made from organic Jersey cow milk)

16 oz plain or maple - $4.00/ea

Ballstown 1791 aged cheese - (not available in less than half pound portions, portions will not be exact).

3 month cow cheese - $16/lb

Has a "high" flavor. Some say it tastes like a young asiago .

Halloumi - the Cypriot frying cheese. $16/lb Cut into thin slices. Fry it directly on the pan (no oil or butter). Eat as an appetizer while it is still hot. It is like a mini grilled cheese sandwich without the bread! Great for folks with gluten intolerance and those that just like fun things to eat.

MAINE-LY POULTRY

Whole Chickens -$2.75/lb.

Whole Chickens (cut up)-$3.00/lb.

Bone-in Breasts-$4.00/lb.

Boneless Skinless Breasts-$6.75/lb.

Liver-$2.25/lb

Ground Turkey-$4.50/lb.

HOMEMADE ALL MEAT CHICKEN PIES

LARGE $10.25 SMALL $4.75

HOMEMADE ALL MEAT CHICKEN PIES WITH PEAS

LARGE $10.75 SMALL $5.00

SMOKED CHICKEN $12.00

and: RABBIT $3.75 LB.

[johnnyd]

With snow and sleet forecast today it's getting really hard to imagine any other way we can get fresh, local food besides the hard working folks of the Farm Alliance.

The latest alert:

Hello Portland food lovers,

It's time again to get your orders in for Wednesday April 9th. We will be in Monument Square from 11 to 1 with your orders. This week we are offering what's left of last years harvest from Fishbowl Farm and some freshly dug parsnips from Freedom Farm. Get your orders in soon.

Thank you,

Simon

THIRTY ACRE FARM

M.O.F.G.A Certified Organic

FERMENTED FOOD

$6.00/16oz $10.00/32oz $38.00/1 gallon

Fresh, Crunchy

Sauerkraut

Caraway Kraut (w/juniper berries)

Ruby Kraut

Kim Chi

Gingered Carrots

ORGANIC PORK

Sausage- $10.00/lb.

Breakfast

Maple Breakfast

Ground (no seasonings)

Nitrate Free Bacon-$10.00/lb.

Fresh Pork belly $9.00/lb

Pork Chops

-Bone-in $10.00/lb.

-Bone-out $11.00/lb.

Stir Fry Tips-$9.00/lb.

Pork Steaks-$10.00/lb.

Tenderloin-$14.00/lb.

Spare ribs-$7.00/lb.

Country style ribs-$9.00/lb.

Hams -$10.00/lb.

Rolled Roasts (no bone, 2-3lbs.)-$11.00/lb.

Loin Roasts-$10/lbs

Bacon Tips- -$4.00/lb.

Jowl (fresh)- $6.00/lb.

Hocks-Smoked $5.50/lb.

Hearts and Livers-$2.00/lb

Leaf Lard (unrendered. Ask for instructions on rendering. it's

easy!)-$4.00/lb.

Back Fat-$3.00/lb

Smoked ears! and Bones! For your dogs - $2.00/each

FREEDOM FARM

Lamb Sausage (4 links frozen) - $15/lb

and M.O.F.G.A Certified Organic Vegetables:

Cull Parsnips $1/lb

Shallots $5/lb

$22.50 for 5lb

$40 for 10lb

Fishbowl Farm

M.O.F.G.A Certified Organic vegetables

Storage Carrots 3lb bags for $6

Green Cabbage 3-4 lb heads for $1.25/lb

Garlic 1/2 lb bags for 5$

GORANSON FARM (Dresden, ME)

M.O.F.G.A Certified Organic vegetables

Potatoes (Rose Gold, Adirondack Blues) 5lbs minimum $10

TOWNHOUSE FARM (Whitefield ME)

Moogurt - (yogurt made from organic Jersey cow milk)

16 oz plain or maple - $4.00/ea

Ballstown 1791 aged cheese - (not available in less than half pound

portions, portions will not be exact).

3 month cow cheese - $16/lb

Has a "high" flavor. Some say it tastes like a young asiago .

Halloumi - the Cypriot frying cheese. $16/lb

Cut into thin slices. Fry it directly on the pan (no oil or

butter). Eat as an appetizer while it is still hot. It is like a

mini grilled cheese sandwich without the bread! Great for folks with

gluten intolerance and those that just like fun things to eat.

MAINE-LY POULTRY

Whole Chickens -$2.75/lb.

Whole Chickens (cut up)-$3.00/lb.

Bone-in Breasts-$4.00/lb.

Boneless Skinless Breasts-$6.75/lb.

Liver-$2.25/lb

Ground Turkey-$4.50/lb.

HOMEMADE ALL MEAT CHICKEN PIES

LARGE $10.25 SMALL $4.75

HOMEMADE ALL MEAT CHICKEN PIES WITH PEAS

LARGE $10.75 SMALL $5.00

RABBIT $3.75 LB.

SMOKED CHICKEN $12.00

[johnnyd]

The Oxford Hills Food Cooperative is kicking into gear for 2008.

Oxford Hills Food Cooperative website

Ten Southern Maine farms are growing typical and specialty vegetables without the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers.

Members subscribe to receive a weekly delivery for fifteen weeks. The shares will contain on average seven to twelve items portioned for two people. A Vegetable share will cost $450.00. This share will have vegetables, fresh eggs, baked goods and products from local producers of items such as maple syrup, honey, pastries and preserves. A Bouquet share for the season will include the Vegetable Share plus a bouquet of flowers for an additional cost of $10.00 per week and a total cost for the season of $600.00.

Direct order is also available.

Starting on June 13th each Friday a weekly list of products available from farms and producers will be published. The shopping window to direct order will be from Friday to Tuesday at 12:00 pm. The minimum order amount is $20.00, all orders under this amount will have a $2.50 delivery charge.

Orders will be delivered on Friday afternoons directly to your home or workplace within a 15 mile radius of Norway. All other orders may be picked up at The Progress Center, 35 Cottage Street, Norway Maine.

Phone - 743-8049

Fax - 743-6110

E-mail - coopcoord@megalink.net

Mail - 35 Cottage Street, Norway, Maine 04268

Contact: Mike Twitchell-Co-Op Operations Manager

[johnnyd]

The following from the folks at "Eat Local All Year" who are now in their second year of winter-time Farmer's Market.

A couple summers' back, vendors at Portland's popular summertime Farmer's Market (see top of thread) took an informal poll and discovered a huge interest in making available produce for sale in winter-time. Emails were gathered, and a reminder goes out every week end. You must get your order in by Monday noon and pick-up on Wednesday in Monument square.

Details:

If you haven't done it before , here's how it works:

Reply to this email with a list of what foods and how much you would like to order. Please remember that some of the products listed might in short supply and therefore are first come first served, so get your orders in early. If you do not hear from us please assume we got your order and plan to pick it up the following Wednesday in Monument Square in Portland between 11am and 1 pm. We will send reminders on Sunday to get your orders in! If the weather is calling for snow or ice please check your email on the day of pick up to make sure we are still coming!!

Freedom Farm

Certified Organic Vegetables

Beets $2/lb (3 pound min./increment)

Carrots $2/lb (3 pound min./increment)

Rutabaga $1.50/lb

Purple Cabbage $1/lb

Red Onion $2/lb(5 pound min.)

Golden Shallots $6/lb (1 pound min.)

Daikon Radish $1.50/lb

B grade squash $.50/lb

Winter Squash (Please order by the piece)

Butternut $1.25/LB

Buttercup $1.25/lb

Long pie Pumpkin $1lb

Lamb

Leg Roasts $10/lb

Shanks $10/lb

Loin Chops $15/lb

Ground $10/lb

Thirty Acre Farm

Whitefield, Maine

mofga certified organic

Lacto-fermented foods:

Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut with Caraway & Juniper

Ruby Kraut

Gingered Carrot

Kim Chi

Sour Dill Pickles

Spicy daikon

Small (16 oz.) $6.00 Large (32 oz.) $10.00

*Red Kuri Squash (beautiful red squash good in pies or just plain roasted) $1.25/lb*

Organic Pork:

Breakfast Sausage $10.00/lb

Boneless Pork Chops $12.00/lb

Bone-in Pork Chops $11.00/lb

Baby Back Ribs $9.00/lb

Spare Ribs $8.00/lb

Bone-in Loin Roast $10.00/lb

Rolled Roast $11.00/lb

Ham Roasts $10.00/lb

Stir Fry Tips $11.00/lb

Country Ribs $10.00/lb

Variety Meats $5.50/lb

Goranson Farm

Dresden, Maine

Mofga Certified Organic

Parsnips $2.50/lb (3lb. min./increment)

Potatoes- elba (a white fleshed potato)- $2.00/lb (5lb min./increment)

MAINE-LY POULTRY

LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCTS FROM WARREN MAINE.

WHOLE CHICKENS $3.25 LB.

BONE IN BREASTS $5.50 LB.

BONELESS-SKINLESS BREASTS $8.75 LB

FRESH RABBIT $5.25 LB.

GROUND TURKEY $5.85 LB

HOMEMADE ALL MEAT CHICKEN PIES WITH PEAS

LARGE $13.00 SMALL $7.00

FRESH FREE RANGE EGGS $3.50

Swallowtail Farm

Small family farm located in Cooper's Mills.

Organic Jersey Yogurt in glass, maple or plain

pint-$5.00 quart- $8.00

Organic Queso Blanco

pint-$7

Farmer's Cheese

pint- 11$

Buttermilk

quarts-$5

Creme Freche

1/2 pints- $5 pints-$8

Townhouse Farm

Whitefield, Maine

Ewegurt - sheep milk yogurt, plain and maple

$5.00- 16 oz

$2.50- 6oz

Halloumi - Cypriot frying cheese. Made from organic Jersey cow milk.

$16/lb - you can order 1/2 wheel (approx 1/2 lb), or a whole wheel (approximately 1 lb)

Morgandie - aged cheese. Similar to manchego or young parmesan. Organic jersey cow milk. $16/lb - also in approximately 1/2 lb or 1 lb wedges.