Title

The "back-to-the-landers" who came to Maine 30 years ago have matured into a fo

Authors

Jay Davis

Source

Maine Times

Date

7-2-1998

Pages

10-11

Abstract

The "back-to-the-landers" who came to Maine 30 years ago have matured into a force that has influenced everything from legislation on standards for "organic" products to an increase in the number of farmers' markets, niche products, and health food stores in the state. The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), under director Russell Libby, is building a permanent home in Unity for the annual Common Ground Fair, which has been held at the Windsor Fairgrounds for most of the past two decades. The whole complex of 11 buildings will cost $3 million when done, and there might be no debt. Libby sees the complex, which has been largely funded by donations, as evolving into a year-round resource center to nurture the growing organic-holistic-natural foods movement.

Subjects

Common Ground Country Fair, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), Libby, Russell

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