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Commentary: Mainers Feeding Mainers is growing businesses, supporting communities in rural Maine
But without ongoing state funding, the partnership between farmers and hunger-relief programs faces an uncertain future.
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The Pollinator: Jean English has quietly dedicated herself to advocating for organic growing.
The aptly named English has overseen MOFGA’s quarterly newspaper for three decades.
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The Counselor: Legal Food Hub helps farmers and food entrepreneurs navigate legal issues
The program pairs farmers and entrepreneurs with lawyers who offer pro bono legal advice and help with the paperwork involved in owning a farm or starting a food business.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Source
Meet the 2019 Russell Libby Scholarship Winners
A future veterinarian, a Scarborough farmer, and a community group from Milbridge that’s teaching kids how to garden and eat healthier food are all winners this year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Panel endorses changing Maine blueberry commission as tensions rise
It backs a bill to expand membership of the group that promotes one of the state’s signature industries as it weathers a severe downturn.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Outdoor farmers market in Portland returns April 27
Take a kitchen tour, attend a flint corn conference, taste new foods and more.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Public health experts aim to stop spreading of sludge
Fred Stone says he can’t sell milk from his herd because of exposure to PFAS, chemicals linked to cancer that were found in the sludge he spread on his fields for decades.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Maine farms have key role to play in combating climate change
Forward-thinking farmland protection and farming practices can help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Mills Cabinet complete with confirmation of agriculture commissioner
The state Senate votes 31-0 to approve the nomination of Amanda Beal, who will now resign her position as president of Maine Farmland Trust.