farming
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PublishedJuly 2, 2023
Heavy June rains dampen outlook for Maine’s harvest later this year
The unusually wet start to the summer has affected crop production in many ways, including potentially endangering Maine farmland.
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PublishedJune 18, 2023
Wet weather hampers start of strawberry season in Maine
Yet despite the early woes, many strawberry farmers expect to have plenty of ripe berries for the remainder of the season.
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PublishedMay 24, 2023
Cows make a comeback at Cherry Hill Farm in Gorham
The Red Angus are the first cattle on the property in 65 years.
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PublishedApril 5, 2023
Gorham allows commercial uses at Mosher’s Corner
Area farmers' concerns about the zoning change have been addressed, the Town Council chairperson says.
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PublishedApril 2, 2023
Vegan Kitchen: May vegan milk call itself so? The FDA is leaning toward yes
But some say suggested nutrient label comparisons between plant-based and dairy-based milks are unfair.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2023
Commentary: Toxic pesticides hurt all of us
Eight years ago, I transitioned our farm to organic. Why, then, do pesticides still bother me? Because some drift through the air for miles, polluting not only my farm and crops but also important habitats.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2023
Pingree pushes for climate-friendly addition to 2023 Farm Bill
The Maine Democrat is proposing legislation that would help farms and food systems reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2023
From Maine to California, the solution to sludge disposal is not settled
In fact, the approach in Maine – banning the spread on farmland because of PFAS risks – directly opposes the tack by eco-conscious California. Here's how the science is evolving.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2023
Gorham farm owners balk at Mosher’s Corner rezoning
The proposal would rezone the Mosher's Corner neighborhood into agricultural industrial.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
As Johnny’s Selected Seeds marks its 50th year, company looks to expand its reach
David Mehlhorn, the CEO of the Winslow-based company, said he hopes to position it to be a "one-stop shop" for mid-sized farmers and home gardeners across the U.S.
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