farmers

Published
February 21, 2019

Group that promotes development near Canada’s border is expanding

The commission is adding areas eligible to receive assistance for economic development.
Published
December 23, 2018

Magic, Mistletoe make appearance on Maine farm one cold December eve

'Tis the season for lambing – and it's a joyful one.
Published
December 20, 2018

What makes chickens happy? Nobody is quite sure

Canadian researchers launch a new study to measure the welfare of poultry.
Published
December 11, 2018

Congress about to pass $867 billion farm bill. Here is what’s in it, and what’s not.

No cuts to food stamps or farm conservation programs are included, but the legislation would legalize hemp, expand farm subsidies amid trade wars and provide permanent funding for farmers markets and local food programs.
Published
November 11, 2018

It’s storytelling night at the Maine Historical Society

Get the lay of the land from Maine farmers.
Published
November 11, 2018

Whatever is in the field may end up in the beer on this Westport Island farm

Farmers Kyle DiPietro and Angie Trombley are growing ingredients and a new enterprise near Wiscasset in what may be the next big craft beer trend in Maine – farm breweries.
Published
October 28, 2018

To document climate change, Kate Olson went to Maine’s expert witnesses

She interviewed fishermen, farmers and foresters about how they are affected.
Published
October 19, 2018

Our View: Farmers’ credit union puts money to work

The state's fast-growing farm and food sectors have needed financial backing.
Published
October 14, 2018

Where Maine’s governor candidates stand on sustainability

Alan Caron, Terry Hayes, Janet Mills and Shawn Moody offer their take on topics like climate change and supporting farmers.
Published
October 9, 2018

Latest China weapon in trade war: Feeding pigs less protein

Tariffs on U.S soybeans have made meal preparation for hogs much more expensive.