At the annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Farmington Farmers Union revealed a record high 19% in trade allowances for shareholders.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
A research program aims to help farmers and gardeners cope with climate change
Barracuda, a project of universities in Maine and Vermont, gathers and shares data.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inNation & World, News, Uncategorized
Extreme weather can hit farmers hard. Those with smaller farming operations often pay the price
While farmers and town residents have leaned on each other to be resilient, the compounding effect of those natural disasters has had lasting impacts on a community where agriculture is at the heart of commerce.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Farmers whose lands were polluted urge state to disburse PFAS relief funds
The state may begin distributing $60 million in relief funding this summer.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Farmers should get whatever it takes to overcome PFAS contamination
The state has an obligation to make farmers whole for the loss to their lives and livelihood.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Group that promotes development near Canada’s border is expanding
The commission is adding areas eligible to receive assistance for economic development.
Posted inSource
Magic, Mistletoe make appearance on Maine farm one cold December eve
‘Tis the season for lambing – and it’s a joyful one.
Posted inBusiness
What makes chickens happy? Nobody is quite sure
Canadian researchers launch a new study to measure the welfare of poultry.
Posted inSource
It’s storytelling night at the Maine Historical Society
Get the lay of the land from Maine farmers.