farmers
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PublishedOctober 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.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2018
Our View: Farmers’ credit union puts money to work
The state's fast-growing farm and food sectors have needed financial backing.
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PublishedOctober 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.
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PublishedOctober 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.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2018
‘Weird’ is in: Scientist running Replenova Farm seeks out unexpected niche
"Once I started talking to stores that said, 'No, we don't want your vegetables,' it was like, OK, I guess I gotta figure out what you do want," the Cumberland farmer says.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2018
The Wrap: A potluck of pies, a new cookbook and more
The Biddeford Saco River Jam Festival plans a 'pie-luck,' which sounds pretty lucky indeed.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2018
Maine’s small, midsized farms suffering from labor shortage
The 'relentless challenge' of finding workers is leaving crops rotting in the field.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2018
Three issues hold up a U.S.-Canada deal
They are dairy, dispute resolution and tariffs.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2018
How do ‘Farmers’ Almanac’ weather forecasts stack up?
How did the publication do last winter with the New England forecast? Not bad.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2018
Maine Audubon offers more help to create a sustainable home
The group has just launched a special section in its Nature Store dedicated to sustainable consumer goods.