As planting season looms, the state’s farmers wonder what to plant, how much to plant and how to sell it safely.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Pingree urges USDA to make sure coronavirus aid reaches Maine farmers
A $19 billion federal program will give farmers direct support and purchase billions of dollars’ worth of products for food banks.
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Posted inFood & Dining
Stuck at home? Instagram to the rescue!
Three Mainers offer virtual lessons on baking, gardening, homesteading and mixology.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Maine Grain Alliance cancels Skowhegan kneading conference
The Maine Grain Alliance has canceled the annual conference that brings bakers from all over the country to Skowhegan in July.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine farmers see more business, face uncertain future because of COVID-19
While some farmers are seeing an increase in business from shoppers looking for grocery alternatives, some see COVID-19 as a harbinger of tough times ahead.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Maine abandons plan to double per-acre fees on hemp farmers
Strict new state THC limits have also been dropped, but new federal guidelines will still go into effect on Oct. 1.
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Green Plate Special: Get your local ducks in a row
They are expensive in part because it costs farmers a lot to process them. So you’ll want to make the most out of your purchase using everything but the quack.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Maine hemp farmers want relaxed THC rules, lower fees
The state wants to change the way it differentiates hemp from marijuana to echo stricter federal guidelines.
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New hemp rules would raise fees, change calculations for THC thresholds
The state’s proposal would double the per-acre cost for farmers and change the way the psychoactive element of hemp is measured.