Carey Gillam. English photo Decades of Deceit – A Critical Eye on Pesticides, Science and Industry Saturday, September 21, 2019 – Common Ground Country Fair, Unity, Maine Investigative journalist Carey Gillam has covered corporate and political news, including 17 years as a senior correspondent for Reuters. In 2018 her book “Whitewash – The Story […]
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Common Ground Country Fair keynote speaker Jonathan Rosenthal talked about new economies that use strategies such as cooperatives and public ownership to give power back to communities. John Williams photo From Local to System and Rural to Urban: Building a New Economy Sunday, September 24, 2017 – Common Ground Country Fair, Unity, Maine During
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Sole Food Street Farms, founded and directed by Michael Ableman, employs 30 people and produces 25 tons of food each year on large parking lots using an innovative moveable box system. English photo April Boucher, Common Ground Country Fair director, presents a shirt to Ableman. English photo Street Farm – Growing Food, Jobs, and Hope
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Common Ground Country Fair keynote speaker Jonathan Rosenthal talked about new economies that use strategies such as cooperatives and public ownership to give power back to communities. John Williams photo From Local to System and Rural to Urban: Building a New Economy Sunday, September 24, 2017 – Common Ground Country Fair, Unity, Maine During
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Richard Silliboy (left), vice chief of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs, introduced keynote speaker Sherri Mitchell (center), shown here with April Boucher, Common Ground Country Fair director. English photo A large crowd gathered on The Common to hear Mitchell’s heartfelt speech. John Williams photo Standing on Indigenous Rights Saturday, September 23, 2017 – Common Ground
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Sarah Alexander (left; MOFGA’s executive director) introducing Anne Devin. English photo United We Grow: Veterans in Agriculture Sunday, September 22, 2019 – Common Ground Country Fair, Unity, Maine After 27 years on active duty as a U.S. Marine Corps officer, Anne Devin transitioned to full-time farming in 2016 with the vision of replicating an
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The Common Kitchen is a hub of activity before, during and after the Common Ground Country Fair, feeding upward of 2,000 Fair volunteers delicious and nourishing meals made with local and organic ingredients.,/p> A dedicated and talented team of volunteers transforms the generous food donations from farms, markets, bakeries and food companies into nearly 6,000
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Fifty by 60 – Amanda Beal, president and CEO of Maine Farmland Trust, described how Maine could produce 50 percent of its food by 2060 during her keynote speech at the Common Ground Country Fair. English photo U.S. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (right), a strong supporter of Maine-grown and organic food, attended Beal’s keynote speech and
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Thousands of Meals Served Each year more than 2,000 people volunteer to help organize, facilitate and clean up after the Common Ground Country Fair. People who work four hours or more during the Fair are given a meal ticket. Between Thursday and Sunday night of the Fair weekend, more than 4,600 meals are cooked and
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The Common Kitchen is a hub of activity before, during and after the Common Ground Country Fair, feeding upward of 2,000 volunteers delicious and nourishing meals made with local and organic ingredients. Dedicated and talented volunteers transform the generous food donations from farms, markets, bakeries and food companies into nearly 6,000 meals for Fair volunteers
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