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Published
December 1, 2024

UMaine building statewide network of weather stations

The 26 automated stations will be installed throughout the state to improve forecasts and severe weather alerts, and to help farmers and foresters manage weather-related risks.
Published
November 27, 2024

Pass the cranberries: Maine growers embrace intense demand of holiday season

While many Maine cranberry bogs had a good harvest this year, growers are grappling with the holiday rush.
Published
November 21, 2024

The Giving Tree: Christmas trees provide joy, and they do so much more

Are you feeling guilty about cutting down a young, living tree? The head of the Maine Christmas Tree Association says the trees do lots of good.
Published
November 17, 2024

Dairy task force recommends boosting subsidy to preserve Maine farms

A draft report calls for additional taxes on gambling, cannabis or cigarettes to help stabilize funding for the subsidy program that protects Maine's struggling dairy farms.
Published
November 3, 2024

This American fruit could outcompete apples and peaches on a hotter planet

The resilient, native fruit has a cult following and could be small farms’ hedge against climate change in a fast-warming world.

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Published
September 29, 2024

UMaine potato breed edges out longtime favorites

Nearly a decade after it was introduced, a strain of potato developed by the University of Maine is proving popular among consumers and farmers alike.
Published
September 26, 2024

Maine agriculture commissioner named vice president of national association

Amanda Beal has been elected to serve on the board of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
Published
September 16, 2024

Edible Institute visits Portland, talks sustainable seafood

The day-long event focused on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries. It was the first time the annual event came to Maine.
Published
September 16, 2024

Organic dairy farmer appreciates extraordinary everyday moments

Annie Watson of Sheepscot Valley Farm in Whitefield is a first-generation farmer, an MOFGA board member and an 'artist at heart.'
Published
September 16, 2024

Throwback Photo: A look back at the Cumberland Fair almost 80 years ago

This year's fair starts on Sept. 22 at the Cumberland Fairgrounds.