Sustainable Food and ME: The plant-based guide for healthy eating
A practical, informative guide for Mainers looking to explore sustainable food choices to put healthy food on their tables and make a positive impact on the environment, the economy, and the community. With a rich agricultural tradition, strong local food networks, innovative farmers, and deep connections to land and sea, Mainers are positioned to be leaders in the sustainable food movement.
Author Ronnie Arno Blaisdell equips Mainers to make informed decisions. Blaisdell teaches how shopping locally, growing your own food, reducing food waste, and supporting sustainable initiatives will ensure a fresh, healthy, and resilient food future for Maine. Sustainable Food and ME provides a full resource of innovative Maine sustainable food programs, policies, institutions, and organizations along with inspiring stories and practical tips and sidebars. The book profiles Maine farmers growing plant-forward crops, year-round growing innovations, and Maine-made plant-based products. Easy-to-prepare recipes from Maine chefs, farmers, and food educators all made with Maine-grown ingredients highlight traditional Maine dishes reimagined as plant-based.
