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Female farmers in Jamaica rebuild in Hurricane Beryl’s wake

by GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA Associated Press September 6, 2024September 6, 2024

More than 2 months after the powerful storm, the strongest Atlantic hurricane on record in July, some farmers in Jamaica are still unable to restore their crops and repair their homes. A women-led cash voucher program is providing the key.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

A poignant memoir of bountiful life, unbearable loss on a Gouldsboro farm

by Dewey Meteer September 1, 2024August 28, 2024

‘We’re Going Home’ tells a love story – about a farm, a community and a deeply decent man.

Food, Recipes, Vegan Kitchen

Note to Maine farmers: More soybeans, please

by Avery Yale Kamila September 1, 2024August 31, 2024

Heiwa Tofu and Tootie’s Tempeh could both use more locally grown, organic soybeans to make their products.

Business, Maine, News

Is small-scale wind power Maine’s next big thing?

by Stephen Singer August 24, 2024August 23, 2024

Energy and agricultural officials, developers and others met in Freeport to begin looking at how Maine can establish small wind projects, comparable to rooftop solar panels.

Business, Maine

Solar and wind developers must pay extra to build on farmland. The question is, how much?

by Stephen Singer August 20, 2024August 19, 2024

As demand grows for solar projects, the Legislature directed that rules be drawn up to govern compensation paid by solar developers to boost farmland conservation.