Resources

"The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is part of the Cooperative Extension System, a publicly funded educational network. This network is composed of the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 74 land-grant institutions, and 3,150 counties." This site is full of wonderful resources about food and gardening.

"Canning can be a safe and economical way to preserve quality food at home. Disregarding the value of your labor, canning homegrown food may save you half the cost of buying commercially canned food. Canning favorite and special products to be enjoyed by family and friends is a fulfilling experience and a source of pride for many people." The USDA's site on canning is a great resource to make sure you're taking a safe approach to food preservation.

Thinking of starting your own garden? These pages are great for beginner gardeners! Click to learn more about starting your own vegetable garden. Maine's own Reeser Manley has written many articles that are great resources for all experience levels. Mother Nature Network has also compiled a great group of articles on how to start gardening.

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