Everyone loves a good story and on our farm we have been growing them for generations.

Jon and I grew up on a farm, just as our parents, grandparents, and great grandparents did. Having launched our business this past year, we are so proud to continue in their footsteps.

As we travel throughout New England sharing our vegetables, we have found people are interested in our roots.  Jon and I hope we can help share the stories of the past and present in unique and innovative ways as a central part of GROMAINE. The Maine Idea Podcast stems from our love of the stories we’ve listened to since our childhood. We want to bring these tales to life and help you feel even more connected to our farm and the land on which we live and grow.

Links that accompany the podcast

Music by Middle Mountain: http://middlemountain.bandcamp.com/album/by-way-of-2

More about Patten and picture of the old drug store: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patten,_Maine

Patten School before the unfortunate fire in 2009.  It stood for 104 years:         http://bangordailynews.com/2009/01/29/news/fire-destroys-104yearold-former-patten-school/

When Pam talks about “cutting seed and dropping seed” this is what she means:  http://umaine.edu/publications/2412e/

Memories from the Civilian Conservation Corps Camps in Hay Lake: http://www.maine.gov/sos/arc/ccc/tributes.shtml

Details regarding the Rural Electrification Act: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_Electrification_Act

First known account of climbing Mt Katahadin:  https://www.mainememory.net/artifact/18714/

One of the steam engines Pam traveled on:  https://www.mainememory.net/artifact/10409

More about the Aroostook Flyer and Potatoland Special:  http://www.american-rails.com/potatoland.html

Apple iTunes Page:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maine-idea-podcast/id979002231

Stitcher Page: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-maine-idea