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Maine agriculture

Published
September 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.
Published
August 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.
Published
August 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.
Published
August 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.
Published
July 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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Published
July 22, 2024

Get an insider’s look at Maine agriculture on Open Farm Day

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the statewide event.
Published
June 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.
Published
June 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.
Published
June 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.
Published
June 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.