Maine SNAP-Ed Blog

This blog is written by our staff who live throughout the State of Maine. They write tips for shopping, cooking, and eating healthy on a budget.

Whether you are from Kittery, Fort Kent, or anywhere in between, we hope that you will find something useful to help you and your family live healthier lifestyles.

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Growing Gardeners – Sowing the Future of Healthy Eaters

Growing Gardeners  –  Sowing the Future of Healthy Eaters

Growing success with the Growing Gardeners program Kingfield is a small, rural town nestled in the mountains of western Maine. In this small town is a gardening program with a BIG impact. The Growing Gardners program began in 2015 as a six- to eight-week after-school program. Volunteers and community partners worked with a Maine SNAP-Ed…