Origins and Early Topics of 'Salt' Magazine

This chapter discusses the origins and early topics covered in the magazine 'Salt'. The speaker mentions that the magazine aimed to document people and culture with a focus on Maine. They list some of the topics covered in the first magazine, such as harvesting CMOS, an interview with an 80-year-old farmer, knitting a lobster trap head, a survival story at sea, and a woman who is skilled at clamming. The speaker also explains why the magazine was named 'Salt' and how it eventually obtained non-profit status and expanded its program to include wooden boat building and other subjects.