Is Broccoli Good for Dogs? Smith’s Farm Broccoli Experts Explain
Nestled in the heart of Presque Isle, ME, we are proud to be one of the largest suppliers of broccoli on the East Coast. While we’re experts in growing top-quality broccoli and cauliflower, it’s important to note that we are not veterinarians! However, our extensive experience in farming and understanding of fresh produce allows us […]
Maine Growing Season: The Cycle Continues
The Culmination of the Maine Growing Season As nature’s canvas transforms into a vibrant display of colorful leaves and crisp frosty mornings start to greet us, we at Smith’s Farm are reminded of the cyclical beauty that signifies not only the approaching winter season but also the culmination of our Maine growing season. We invite […]
Ensuring Safe Produce: Smith’s Farm Earns Perfect Score!
In an era where consumers prioritize their health and well-being more than ever before, the significance of food safety cannot be overstated. Ensuring that the food we consume is free from harmful contaminants and toxins is a crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We are proud to announce that we recently conducted a food […]
Cauliflower History: The Coolest Vegetable
We all know that cauliflower is one of the cool kids in the cruciferous vegetable family. But did you know that there is a rich cauliflower history that spans centuries and continents? It all started in the eastern Mediterranean region where this veggie was first grown as a food crop by the ancient Romans. Who […]
Is Broccoli A GMO?
Is broccoli man made? Is it a GMO? These are questions we often hear at Smith’s Farm. Many vegetables are misunderstood to be genetically modified organism (GMO) plants. Currently, there are no GMO varieties of broccoli. Broccoli is the result of centuries of selective breeding. Selective breeding is a process in which farmers choose plants […]
Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer with Broccoli
Spreading the Word for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month is usually about thinking pink, but this year we’ve got our minds set on being green. Leafy green, that is. It’s probably not surprising that, apart from being a delicious addition to any meal, broccoli has a number of health benefits. There’s a […]
Why Food Safety is Important
Bringing Attention to Global Food Safety September means lots of things to different people—back to school, football season, sweater weather—but for us at Smith’s Farm, September is National Food Safety Month. Over 600 million people each year become sick from foodborne illnesses, with 48 million of those people in the United States alone. The only […]
How to Make Produce Last with Proper Washing and Storage
Make Produce Last and Get the Most Out Of It There’s nothing worse than buying fresh, delicious produce, only for it to go bad faster than you can eat it. Being forced to throw away the produce you were excited to eat hurts not only your conscience but your wallet, too. Even with their shorter shelf […]
Staying Healthy During Back to School Season
It’s back to school season which means homework, carpools, and preparing school lunches. This time of year can be stressful, and it’s hard to stay creative with healthy meals on a tight schedule. Using healthy ingredients like broccoli makes it easy to create snacks that your family will love eating. Broccoli is one of the […]
The Health Benefits of Broccoli
The Health Benefits of Broccoli: Healthy Living with Broccoli Broccoli, a vegetable related to cauliflower, cabbage, kale, bok choy, arugula, Brussels sprouts, collards, watercress, and radishes, is informally classified as a cruciferous vegetable and offers many health benefits. Cruciferous is the nickname for vegetables in the mustard family because the four petals that most of […]
