Barn Swallows: Some of Maine's liveliest spots for dinner and drinks these days are down on the farm and for some Maine farmers, the gastronomic "barn social" is a key part of a new agrarian model

Authors

Willy Blackmore
Molly Haley

Source

Down East

Date

8-2018

Pages

94-99

Abstract

Casual social events featuring food and drink like pizza night in a Maine barn are becoming common among Maine farmers. This trend fosters community, helps the bottom line and provides a beautiful venue for hardworking folks to get together to socialize while promoting agrotourism.

Subjects

Warren Oyster River Winegrowers, Uproot Pie Co., Gawler Sisters, Community, Grass Roots, Maine Farms, Brian Smith, Allie Willenbrink, Midcoast Maine, Andrew White, Katee Lafleur, Montville's High Ridge Farm, Joanna Spinks, Local Food Movement, CSA, Funky Bow Brewing, High Ridge Farm, Tinder Hearth, Nezinscot Farm

Recommended Citation

Blackmore, Willy and Haley, Molly, "Barn Swallows: Some of Maine's liveliest spots for dinner and drinks these days are down on the farm and for some Maine farmers, the gastronomic "barn social" is a key part of a new agrarian model" (2018). Maine News Index - Down East Magazine. 4990.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_downeast/4990