Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks  Winter Farming Boosts Rural Maine Economy

Winter farming is a new concept for an old problem, the sagging rural Maine economy. Details

 
 

Program: Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks

Episode: Winter Farming Boosts Rural Maine Economy

Maine people spend $4 billion per year on food, most of which goes directly out of state (it's the second largest consumer expense in Maine behind energy spending). One group is pushing to keep more food dollars local and winter farming is the key.

• Visit the Winter Farming Boosts Rural Maine Economy webpage

Duration: (26:46)
Premiere Date: 02/17/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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