The new declaration from Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue covers 14 of the state’s 16 counties.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Federal officials sign off on Maine’s plans for production of hemp
The state’s hemp program now includes 110 outdoor licenses and 362 licensed acres of planted hemp, as well as seven indoor grower licenses, the agriculture department said.
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Chellie Pingree aims to transform American agriculture
From an island in Maine, the 1st Congressional District Democrat is pushing a measure to make the nation’s farming carbon neutral and more sustainable.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta Food Bank to give away 1,000 boxes of local food Thursday
The federally-funded Farmers to Families Program has given away more than 15 million boxes of local food to families nationwide.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Insurers, utilities oppose bill to extend lawsuit window for PFAS contamination
But supporters say the current law falls short of protecting farmers and others harmed by the ‘forever chemicals.’
Posted inFood & Dining
Hunting for corn fields and creameries
When the pandemic forced Maine Farmland Trust to cancel its summer activities, it created a farm scavenger hunt. Its aim? To get Mainers out enjoying local farms – safely.
Posted inMaine, News
Summer without the fair leaves foul feeling in the air
Organizers, vendors and 4-H’ers take a financial hit from fair cancellations, and you can kiss fried dough goodbye.
Posted inMaine, News
After record lack of rain, half of Maine now in drought conditions
A stubborn blocking pattern in the jet stream led to the moderate drought that was declared Thursday, and the forecast shows an increasing likelihood of ‘extreme conditions’ later this summer.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine is left on its own as hunger rises
The state was left out of a federal program created to put fresh, healthy food into the hands of struggling Americans.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
As coronavirus spread changes life, central Mainers rediscovering what local farms have to offer
Central Maine farmers are finding new customers and demand, while wondering what impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on the industry in the future.