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PublishedSeptember 26, 2024
Maine agriculture commissioner named vice president of national association
Amanda Beal has been elected to serve on the board of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2024
Enjoy a Real Maine Fall Season
From apple picking to shopping for fiber products, discover Real Maine fall experiences to enjoy throughout the season.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2024
State agriculture agency recalls Rainbow Farm eggs following salmonella outbreak
The eggs were produced by Rainbow Farm and sold at its Orland location and a handful of farmers markets.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2024
Maine foliage expert predicts vibrant display ‘for the record books’
The state's leaf-peeping season kicked off this week with the first foliage report of the fall from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2024
Updated health advisory on bacteria affecting juvenile pigs raises concerns
Durham rancher says he's concerned about the source of the bacteria and what the state is going to do moving forward.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2024
Solar and wind developers must pay extra to build on farmland. The question is, how much?
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.
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PublishedMay 26, 2024
In Camden, a story of wealthy neighbors, ocean views and over $1.7 million in fines
An unusual case in Midcoast Maine, which involves feuding landowners and a town-owned beach, is still unfolding. It all started with a pesticide.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2024
Casco Bay island park honoring North Pole explorer closed for season due to storm damage
Back-to-back storms in January washed away the only pier at Eagle Island, where Adm. Robert Peary built a summer home.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2024
Intertidal: Popham Beach’s already-eroding shoreline suffers from storm damage
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry teamed up with the Maine Geological Survey to build a protective barrier on the dunes using Christmas trees to help catch windblown sand and hold it in place so the dunes can build back up after suffering severe erosion.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2024
There’s no offseason for Maine farmers as they strive to survive the winter months
In a challenging landscape for the mostly family-run operations, many use the winter months to enhance their survival, finding ways to boost production or diversifying what they offer.
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