Awesome Blossoms!
Posted in Around the Farm, News on July 14, 2011
The potato plants are in full blossom and looking gorgeous. I captured a few shots along my travels this morning to share, enjoy!
No-Till Farming!
Posted in News on May 18, 2011
No-till farming is a way for a farmer to plant a crop and control weeds without turning the soil. Traditional plowing is effective at weed control but reduces a farms’ long- term productivity by exposing rich top soil containing organic matter to the surface and breaking up clods that naturally turn into soil. This organic matter [...]
Seed Has Arrived!
Posted in News on March 23, 2011
Regardless of the fact that snow still covers the ground Spring has arrived at Green Thumb Farms. Seed potatoes started arriving bright and early Monday morning! Seed potatoes are grown on land that is certified specifically for growing seed. Each load of seed comes with a certificate that ensures the seed has been tested and certified. [...]
Congratulations to the Winners!
Posted in News on March 11, 2011
Congratulations to: People’s Choice Award Winners of the 9th Annual Chili Cook-off: 1st place – Appalachian Mountain Club – Pinkham Notch 2nd Place – White Mountain Hotel 3rd Place – MWV Hog Chapter The event was both tasty and fun-filled, we hope you enjoyed your Jacob’s Cattle, Yellow Eye, Soldier and Red Kidney beans!
Senator Collins Plugs Nutritional Value of Maine Potato
Posted in News on March 11, 2011
Collins plugs nutritional value of Maine white potato Thursday March 10, 2011 | 05:32 PM Posted by Jonathan Riskind jriskind@mainetoday.com Sen. Susan Collins had a message for Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today during a Senate hearing, and the Maine Republican came armed with a prop. Collins used the occasion of Vilsack’s appearance before the Senate Appropriation [...]
2010 Was A Strong Potato Year
Posted in News on March 11, 2011
Potato farmers see strong season By The Mainebiz News Staff 03/07/11 Maine saw a strong potato harvest in 2010, with its value increasing 3% over the previous year. Preliminary figures from the National Agricultural Statistics Service report a harvest of 1.6 billion pounds with a value of $159.2 million, according to The Associated Press. The [...]
New For 2011!!!
Posted in News on January 5, 2011
New for 2011 we have added our MOFGA certified organic Jacob’s Cattle and Yellow Eye beans to our online store. As always you can still purchase our conventional Soldier Beans, Yellow Eye Beans, Jacob’s Cattle Beans and Red Kidney Beans. Happy New Year!!!
Bela’s Potato and Soldier Bean Chowder
Posted in Recipes on December 29, 2010
Bela’s Potato and Solider Bean Chowder Found on: http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/belas-potato-and-white-bean-chowder/Detail.aspx Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 medium red potatoes, chopped 1/2 tablespoon imitation bacon bits 1/8 teaspoon dried celery flakes 1 pinch ground dry mustard 1 pinch ground cloves cayenne pepper to taste salt and pepper [...]
Happy Holidays!
Posted in News on December 22, 2010
Happy Holidays from all of us at Green Thumb Farms! We hope that the holiday season is filled with warmth and cheer, don’t forget the potatoes and beans! If you still haven’t stopped in and picked yours up be sure to do so before Friday as we will be closed for the Christmas holiday. For those of [...]
Holiday Gift Ideas… Soldier Beans!
Posted in Around the Farm, News on December 13, 2010
Does your gift list include someone that is really hard to shop for? Do they like homemade baked beans? Give them the gift of beans! We sell Soldier beans, Yellow Eye beans, Red Kidney beans and Jacob’s Cattle beans on this very website! Soldier beans are very popular and nothing could be easier than placing your order [...]
