A resource for buyers and sellers of local food in Maine. |
Producers who take raw ingredients and turn them into a value-added product. Some specialty food producers, but not all, source locally-grown foods.
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• location (city or town)
• ingredients used (procured):
vegetables
fruit
grains and/or beans
sweetener
meat
dairy
eggs
herbs and/or seasonings
Look here for stores where you can buy locally-grown or locally-produced food along with food “from away.”
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• type of retailer:
butcher shop
convenience store
health food store
seafood counter
specialty food store
supermarket
At these locations, you'll find locally-sourced food is the primary focus. Hours are often limited, but many are open year-round.
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• location (city or town)
• type of business:
farmers' market
farm stand
• day of week open
Facilities where goods can be processed or stored. Producers with their own processing facilities are in this layer only if they also process goods for other people.
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• name of business
• location (city or town)
• processing service offered:
commercial kitchen
cold storage - refrigerated/frozen
flash freezing
USDA inspectd slaughter and/or processing
State of Maine inspectd slaughter and/or processing
NOT FOR SALE exempt slaughter and/or processing
custom milling
commercial canning
exempt smoking
State of Maine inspected smoking
USDA inspected smoking
exempt poultry
State of Maine inspected poultry
processing only
Maine farms producing food for wholesale or retail.
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• farm name
• location (city or town)
• type of produce:
vegetables
fruit
grains and/or beans
sweetener
meat
dairy
eggs
herbs and/or seasonings
livestock and/or feed
seedlings and/or seeds
Companies delivering Maine-grown and/or Maine-produced specialty food to retail outlets, buying clubs, businesses and/or individuals in Maine.
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A buying club is a group of people who order together from farmers, producers and distributors for convenience, better prices, and community spirit. There is often one pick-up day per order at a central location.
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