Devora Block highlights the lives of the Metcalf family, who run a self-sufficient farm in Northport, Maine. Block discusses the daily routines and farm work performed by the family on their farm.

As a resident of Swan's Island, Ruth Moulden shares her thoughts and life with Anne Pierter. Moulden discusses life on the island and working there.

Mary Lou Wendell documents how immigrants who come from different places to America for freedom are the bridge generation.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done.

Erin Campbell speaks to Alberta Redmond about her Christmas experiences growing up.

Readers write in response to the Salt Book.

Each day, ten men are needed for group prayer at the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland. Jennifer Freed documents the work members of the congregation do to keep their Jewish traditions and culture alive.

Rebecca McDonald discusses the services and programs offered at the Maine Children's Home, and how these programs give teenage mothers an opportunity to get an education.

As industry brings in new developments and technology, the small family farm begins to fade into history. Hilary McQuilkin investigates how the barn used to be the way of life for many people and the subject of barn deconstruction.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done.

Table of contents for the Salt 2005-2006 Magazine.

As they make preparations to move to Berkeley, California, Elizabeth Massa captures the lives of the Rynberg-Going family. Massa highlights how the traditional family structure is different in this family.