In Turner, Maine, farmers are known for their competitiveness. John G. Dale highlights the lives of farmers and farm life in Turner.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to stories in this issue of Salt magazine related to the wild blueberry barrens of Maine.

In Kennebunk, Willis Gowen runs a local drug store. Elizabeth Turner documents the work Gowen has done for his community for over 53 years at his pharmacy.

Bios of the contributors to the September 1988 Salt Magazine.

Tania van Bergen highlights the life of Pam Ward, owner of a recycling redemption center. Van Bergen covers the work that Ward puts into her business and her personal life.

James C. Curtis writes on the documentary tradition, comparing the work of Salt and the Farm Security Administration in Maine.

Information regarding Salt's Center for Field Studies and the visitors that Salt has received.

Julia Thomas captures images of the dairy industry.

In Portland, Tandem Coffee Roasters roasts all of their coffee beans on location. Manda Lillie profiles the work Will Pratt and his wife do at their shop, and their desire to contribute to the Portland coffee scene.

Following a tradition of farm work before mechanized farming, Clifford and Belle Jackson continue to farm the old way. Kim Lovejoy documents the activities that the Jackson's perform on their farm to retain old farming habits.

At Spiritwind Farm in Lebanon, Kathy Ossinger owns several types of animals that play a vital role in making business viable. Kerry Ensinger profiles the work Ossinger does on her farm.

As one of the best farmers in Aroostook County, Mike Brown never sold a potato that he wouldn't put on his own table. Christopher Knight documents why Brown quit one day after his seed was bought and loan was approved.