With all the information available on human responses and precautions related to the ongoing coronavirus strain COVID-19, animal experts are urging pet and livestock owners to prepare for their pets and livestocks’ needs in the event they become ill, travel becomes limited or are they unexpectedly separated from animals for an extended period of time. Read More
Fruit wine has a bad reputation in the wine world, often derided as sickly sweet, unsophisticated, low-alcohol juice. In Maine, though, fruit wines have developed over the past few decades to be dry, complex and, perhaps most importantly, local. Read More
Julia Bayly has been involved in some capacity with the Can-Am since 1993, but for her, the most enduring involvement has been hosting mushers. Read More
Maine has already carved out a niche in the craft beer industry with unique flavors and brands thanks in part to the use of locally grown hops and barley. Experts say there is no reason the same can’t be done with the steadily growing hemp production in the state. Read More
Just because you are getting older doesn’t mean your farm career has to end. However, there are certain inevitable changes that are better to address head-on for the sake of health, safety and — ultimately — the wellbeing and longevity of your business. Read More
For aging farmers looking to get started with the estate planning process, here are a few simple steps and tips to help demystify the process and jumpstart your estate planning journey. Read More
Making homemade butter is easy, tasty and fun. It is also inexpensive, though whether it is as cost effective as simply purchasing butter from the store depends on the cost of the cream that you buy. With homemade butter, though, you do have more control over the salt content, consistency and flavor. Read More
If you weren't able to get a bottle of hand sanitizer for yourself, you can make your own using ingredients available in any drug store and most grocery stores. Read More
This meal, cooked in a favorite old cast iron skillet, goes together quickly and messes up only one pan. You’ll want to start it 45 minutes before supper time. But once it is assembled, you won’t have to stand around watching it, and you can flavor it anyway you like. Read More
This year's ordering of chicks comes amid increasing concerns over the new coronavirus, which can be carried by poultry, among other animals. Read More
Most of the time I have fun creating my own little stories, especially the ones that involve appearances from the real-life critters here on Rusty Metal Farm. Read More
Researchers in Finland studied the impact of parental eating habits on kids and found that when both parents model the vigorous eating of fruits and vegetables, their kids eat more fruits and veggies. Read More
Mainers are most likely to encounter ticks while gardening and doing yard work. Don’t turn in your rake and spade just yet, though. Read More
But making your own candles with natural materials will also give you peace of mind about what you are releasing into the air around you. Read More
These are not the friendly, soil-enriching earthworm gardeners and farmers welcome on their land. Read More
This astonishing recipe hearkens back to lumber camp days. It yields a dough that the camp cook — or you — could bake up four different ways. Read More
When I spotted a hint of blue on a dirty handle of a square grill pan at Goodwill in Bangor recently, I had to have it. Read More
I honestly will not be surprised to one day hear a knock on the door and open to find several critters wanting to come in for a visit. Read More
Maine's blueberry crop has struggled to contend with competition from less expensive Canadian-grown wild blueberries. Read More
“They have been really well received, especially for people looking for something made and grown in Maine." Read More
