#farmstand

2025-08-03

#Wabanaki group restoring 245-acre farm in #SwanvilleME as food hub

#Niweskok, a Wabanaki-led #FoodSovereignty organization, recently bought the farm to aid its work reinvigorating traditional crops and land management.

by Gillian Graham, May 8, 2025

"A Wabanaki-led food sovereignty organization recently acquired a 245-acre farm in Swanville, marking the return of Wabanaki stewardship to ancestral lands in the Penobscot Bay region.

"Niweskok: From the #StarsToSeeds, a collaboration of Wabanaki #FoodAndMedicine providers, has focused for years on reinvigorating #TraditionalCrops and #LandManagement strategies, distributing #TraditionalFoods and hosting workshops. But they did not have a permanent land base until buying the farm.

" 'Now, with this land, we have permanency of place — and the ability to continue this work for generations to come,' said #AliviaMoore, a #PenobscotNation citizen and Niweskok co-director.

"Niweskok (which translates to 'dried seeds for planting' in the Penobscot language) raised more than $1.8 million in just three months to buy the farm, which had been used to raise cattle and board horses. The group continues to raise money toward its $3 million capital campaign goal.

"Acquiring the land in January was a major step toward restoring the #PenobscotBay region as a Wabanaki food hub and allows Indigenous communities to reconnect with #TraditionalFoodways, #medicines and #ecological #stewardship. Niweskok sees the land as an intergenerational center where Wabanaki values of care, reciprocity and sustainability can flourish.
Moore said the land will allow Niweskok to go much deeper in its food production work. The group’s plans for the land include educational programming, #SeedSaving, #WildHarvesting and cultural camps.

"Moore said the land itself would determine the name of the farm. The farm was selected because it is close to the ocean and Penobscot territory.
'Penobscot people have been, through the process of #colonization and #genocide, thoroughly removed from coastal access,' Moore said. 'So for us to truly have healthful economies, healthful social structures and political systems, we need to be able to engage in our coastal ecology.'

"The land, with access to the #GooseRiver, includes agricultural #fields, 140 acres of #forest, #wetlands and ponds. There are miles of riding trails through the woods, which Niweskok staff will map and decide which to maintain and whether more are needed for waterway access.

"Niweskok staff members have been preparing the soil for future planting and harvesting. Moore has been working on a 1-acre welcome garden that includes #perennials, #FruitTrees, #SweetGrass, #blueberries and other plants. Last week, she planted 70 #asparagus seedlings and 35 #rhubarb plants.

"Plans also are underway to spruce up a #farmstand where Niweskok will share #FreeProduce with neighbors.

"Moore has also been focused on working to restore the forests as #FoodForests — a process that will take years — and has started selective cutting to support existing #hazelnut groves and #BlackCherries.

"Niweskok will also create outdoor classrooms for community members to engage with the land, including demonstrations on plantings and #agroforestry techniques.

" 'An outdoor kitchen is one of our high-priority areas because so much of our time and how we want to support our community is being with our foods and outside as much as possible,' Moore said. 'Cooking over open fire is not only a way we want to engage with folks, but an important, culturally significant and really beautiful way to be together.'

"Niweskok this month was awarded the #EspyHeritageAward from the #MaineCoastHeritageTrust, an annual award that recognizes those who make outstanding contributions to #LandConservation while inspiring others. It was the first time the award was given to an #Indigenous-led group.

"Angela Twitchell, director of partnerships and public policy for Maine Coast Heritage Trust, said Niweskok’s work to restore the Penobscot Bay region as a Wabanaki food hub is 'an inspiring example of how land conservation is evolving.'

"For decades starting in the 1950s, land conservation was centered on ecological and species protection and protecting lands from people and development. It has since evolved to center its work in community, Twitchell said.

" '(Niweskok’s) work embodies resilience and a deep commitment to healing and nourishing both the land and the community,' she said. 'The collaborative work between #LandTrusts and Niweskok stands as a model to be replicated.'

"Moore said the award acknowledges the leadership of Niweskok, and added that other incredible Wabanaki-led land work is happening in the region. Moore hopes the award indicates that Maine conservation groups will continue to find ways to support Wabanaki leadership in conservation.

"Having the land has been a 'beautiful invitation' for the #NonWabanaki community 'to support Wabanaki food sovereignty and be in support of our leadership in care of the land,' Moore said."

Source:
pressherald.com/2025/05/08/wab

Archived version:
archive.md/Ii0au

#WabanakiConfederacy
#MaineFirstNations #LandBack #FoodSecurity #FoodSovereignty #sovereignty #Wabanakik #WabanakiAlliance #Decolonize #SolarPunkSunday #LandStewards #stewardship #NatureEducation #Foraging #Maine #IndigenousPeoplesDay

2011-09-25

September 25th, 2011 – Tasting at Unionville Vineyards

What began as a dreary day turned into a memorable wine tasting and winery tour at Unionville Vineyards, complete with farm produce, new condiments, and good company.

islandinthenet.com/september-2

Sanne Hellberg Malmö SwedenSannjord@pixelfed.social
2025-03-25
Sanne Hellberg Malmö SwedenSannjord@pixelfed.social
2025-03-24
I have come this far with the farm stand today. I bought two wheels that I need to change, I also have to saw some at the top and put on a roof. And then persuade the children to paint it all… 😊

The almond tree is ALMOST there… maybe tomorrow!

Lovely spring days and I am free tomorrow as well 🥰

#snickra #farmstand #trädgårdskiosk #mandelträd #almond #springtime
Rebecca Blaze :verified:cheeseblintzes@c.im
2023-12-29

30.

30 different types of tomatoes to choose from to grow this coming gardening season.

WHY DO I HAVE SO MANY GODDAMN TOMATO SEEDS?

Anyway, of these... which ones are your favorite, or which would you like to try?

My favorites are the Sungold's and the Super Sweet 100s.

My goal is to make and sell things at farmers markets, and my little farm stand (that I didn't put up at all in 2023, whoops!).

Tomatoes are not all I grow... but I will never not be surprised at how many different types of tomatoes I have when I take my seed stock at years end.

#garden #gardening #gardenalways #stayinthegarden #gardengod #gardengoddess #tomatoes #tomatotomato #tomatoesaremyhomies #homestead #homesteading #selfreliant #selfsufficient #farmersmarket #farmstand #shopsmall #shoplocal #eatorganic #eatheirlooms #growheirlooms #supportyourlocalfarmer #fediverse #federated #thursdaythoughts

AndThisIsMrsPeacock 🏳‍🌈andthisismrspeacock@mas.to
2023-12-22
2023-11-21

I'm off a day, been totally wiped out. Doubles to catch up ✌🏻

#photography #dailyphoto #flowers #farmstand

Hundreds of dried flowers hanging from the rafters of a farmstead's market.
Tenar Arha, 🌻DaTenar@mastodon.coffee
2023-10-05

FYI even if it isn’t a hot beach day, there’s some great places at Crane’s to hike.

Also, Russell Orchards Farmstead and Winery is on the same road, & has seasonal berry & apple picking, farm animals, and cider donuts etc #farmstand #ApplePicking It’s also extremely picturesque
russellorchards.com/

Ducks and geese in and around a picturesque pond surrounded by a variety of trees. Everything is green, except for one lone tree whose leaves have completely turned to oranges, reds, & yellows.In the foreground a Pick-Your-Own apple menu board next to some pumpkins, in a shaded area in front of the Donut Hut. The menu has the ready to pick varieties listed—McIntosh, Cortland, Gala, Crispin/Mutsu, Fuji, Empire, & Jonagold Everything is poised and ready for weekend crowds.A still life/family photo setting behind the store. An old red Ford truck, loaded and surrounded by pumpkins. It has the Russell Orchards logo on the driver side door, & it’s next to an old gas pump of a similar color. Cornstalks & a hay bale (to stand on) accent the scene.
Belle (she/her)RavynWitch@kind.social
2023-09-17

For some reason @hermitbard keeps letting @koulouri3 and I go to the farm stand unsupervised.

To be fair, this time she bought a plant, not me 🤣

#FarmStand #amaranth #Unsupervised

A photo of the back of my car. There is a large amaranth plant with red flowers, a cloth bag full of tomatoes, and a cloth bag full of onions.
Acorns and Olivesmadrivermichael@me.dm
2023-09-04

#bicycle #BikeTooter #sutterbuttes #brokedownpalace #farmstand #norcal As seen on my ride this morning. A rare cloudy and cool day in late summer in these parts.

A long stretch of yellow-gold grasses with a row of oaks and the Sutter Buttes in the distance.An old, dilapidated house or barn behind a large oak tree.A refrigerator painted blue with Farm Stand on a sign above.The inside of the open door of the refrigerator with a menu of items and a self-pay box.
2023-07-23

Went to a local farmstand today. We bought garlic, squash, buffalo meat sticks for my brother, lemonade, and the thing I'm most excited for, blueberry jam. I'm pretty stoked about the garlic too. It'll be amazing in my creamy garlic pasta.

A jar of blueberry jam on a brown counter. The label shows the local farm it came from.
Rebecca Blaze :verified:cheeseblintzes@c.im
2023-07-10

I spend a lot of time finding and testing recipes to sell online, at farmer's markets, and at the roadside stand I set up on my family's property in the summer.

That is in addition to other things I sell, like stickers and candles.

What are some things you would stop by and check out and consider buying, knowing it was created and produced locally?

I've already got vegetables down, anything excess from my garden I turn around and sell or give away. We also sell our chicken's eggs when we have an abundance.

But what about hot sauces? Baked goods? Home goods you could be interested in? Jewelry?

I don't intend to make a full time job out of selling these items, unless that is somehow how it pans out. Plus, being in Wisconsin, I can't just have a roadside stand up all year.

Anyone got ideas for me?

#selfreliant #selfreliance #homestead #homesteading #farmstand #roadsidestand #roadsidefarmstand #smallbusiness #smallbusinesses #shopsmall #shoplocal #supportyourlocalfarmer #farmersmarkets #market #marketweekend #fediverse #federated

2023-05-04
Me holding big bouquet of flowers beside a roadside farm sales stand.
Rebecca Blaze :verified:cheeseblintzes@c.im
2023-03-15

We are officially six weeks from May 1st, here in SE Wisconsin. That means 8 weeks to last frost.

I am absolutely thrilled to have started my plants as early as I did. It gives me time to get them bigger and stronger, as well as do a second sowing of anything that does not do well, or anything I want a second plant/second planting on.

This weeks goals are to get my 4-6 week seeds planted, and get some of my cold hardy plants outside.

On top of that, I have another raised bed to build (8x4x1), trellises need to be moved and/or placed, the ground needs to be mulched, and I need to finish weeding what I can.

Planting/garden/farm season is about to be in FULL SWING and I couldn't be more excited.

#garden #gardening #springgarden #springtime #spring #seedlings #plantseeds #plantseedlings #farmstand #marketstall #marketstand #shoplocal #shopfarmersmarkets #farmersmarkets #shoplocalfarms #farmersdaughter #selfreliance #selfreliant #selfsufficiency #selfsufficient #homestead #homesteading #homesteader #farm #farmer #farmers #homesteaders #growyourownfood

ES Michelsonesmichelson@mas.to
2022-12-19

Dear friends,
This is a farm stand near me. The simple lines of a modest shed attached to a stucco covered cement block barn. Not fancy. But sweet corn and juicy tomatoes are available every August.
These kinds of modest images are important documents. Use your camera with love. It's a divining rod to unearth beauty.
ESM
#farm #agriculture #farmstand #building #barn #photography #FotoMontag #fotografie

A side view of a farm stand. It's a shed about 7-8 meters wide, medium dark gray, attached to the side of a white stucco barn. At the top left of the shed is a stenciled sign that reads, "SCHNEIDER'S FARM STAND." Below the sign are two windows, their white farmhouse style shutters opened down to let light and air inside. Not much of the interior of the shed is visible. Maybe the hint of some leafy vegetables in the left side window and  some containers that the staff uses in the right side window.  The left side of the stand is framed with a white pole moving up and out of the frame that has "PARKING" sign with an arrow, the right side has an electric meter attached to the side of the barn, the electrical conduit coming down into from the top right side.  The ground is a scratchy mix of sand and gravel with some weedy grass closer to the shed.

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