Maine agriculture
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2024
The lost pears of Maine
'It is a pretty exciting time for pears.' Heirloom pears, both European and Maine varieties, are beginning to get attention in Maine.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2024
Saco Ecology School signs for USDA food grant
The Ecology School recently received a grant to support their mission of meeting fresh food needs in the community.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2024
Award-winning Crystal Spring Farmers Market turns 25
Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust plans a special anniversary celebration to round out National Farmers Market Week.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2024
Solar-powered community agriculture farm in Falmouth
Falmouth Land Trust, Cultivating Community, ReVision Energy and Hurricane Valley Farm worked together to add solar panels to the community farm to boost its resiliency and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2024
U.S. agriculture chief announces $4 million for Maine solar projects
Small businesses, including farms, will receive federal money to install rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects, low-energy lighting, and heat pump systems and to help to advance clean energy projects.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2024
Get an insider’s look at Maine agriculture on Open Farm Day
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the statewide event.
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PublishedJune 29, 2024
Gloomy Saturday brings out the women for Woodsman’s Day at Monmouth Fair
In a record-breaking year for the fair, several women turned out to compete in Saturday's events.
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PublishedJune 28, 2024
Fruit flies end strawberry season early for some Maine farms
Warm weather caused the invasive spotted wing drosophila population to swell sooner than usual. A small fruits specialist remains hopeful raspberry and blueberry farmers will be able to control the fly.
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PublishedJune 14, 2024
Pittston Fair returns to its roots with new June dates that signal fresh start to Maine’s fair season
Maine's agricultural fair season kicks off this week with the Pittston Fair, which is returning to its historic June start date for the first time in many years.
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PublishedJune 6, 2024
Watch: Leeds vineyard blooming like never before at budding business
WillowsAwake Winery looks for bountiful harvest with more vines coming into full production.
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