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PublishedFebruary 4, 2024
A research program aims to help farmers and gardeners cope with climate change
Barracuda, a project of universities in Maine and Vermont, gathers and shares data.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2024
There’s no offseason for Maine farmers as they strive to survive the winter months
In a challenging landscape for the mostly family-run operations, many use the winter months to enhance their survival, finding ways to boost production or diversifying what they offer.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2023
Extreme weather can hit farmers hard. Those with smaller farming operations often pay the price
While farmers and town residents have leaned on each other to be resilient, the compounding effect of those natural disasters has had lasting impacts on a community where agriculture is at the heart of commerce.
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PublishedJune 12, 2023
Farmers whose lands were polluted urge state to disburse PFAS relief funds
The state may begin distributing $60 million in relief funding this summer.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2019
Group that promotes development near Canada’s border is expanding
The commission is adding areas eligible to receive assistance for economic development.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2018
Magic, Mistletoe make appearance on Maine farm one cold December eve
'Tis the season for lambing – and it's a joyful one.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2018
What makes chickens happy? Nobody is quite sure
Canadian researchers launch a new study to measure the welfare of poultry.
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PublishedDecember 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.
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PublishedNovember 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.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2018
It’s storytelling night at the Maine Historical Society
Get the lay of the land from Maine farmers.
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