Some interest groups who represent farmers and conservationists want to break up the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, but Gov. Janet Mills has reservations.
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The argument for local garlic: Better taste, many choices and fewer food miles
Maine garlic production, happily, is on the rise.
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School for organic dairy farmers nears completion in Freeport
Wolfe’s Neck expects to open a new facility this spring to enhance teaching Maine’s next generation.
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Magic, Mistletoe make appearance on Maine farm one cold December eve
‘Tis the season for lambing – and it’s a joyful one.
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What makes chickens happy? Nobody is quite sure
Canadian researchers launch a new study to measure the welfare of poultry.
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Homegrown: Eggnog comes locally in many forms
There’s the farm-fresh version, and the knock-your-socks-off version, with … additives.
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From agriculture to technology, $867 billion farm bill yields benefits for Maine
The multi-year bill will support organic food research, programs for beginning farmers and funding for expanding broadband service into rural areas, among other measures.
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Winter farmers market to open Dec. 1 at former Maine Girls’ Academy gym
It will continue every Saturday through April 20, and the first day includes a silent auction to benefit the market’s Low Income Access Program.
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Potato recipes
VALORIE FLEWELLING’S POTATO STUFFING Flewelling prefers Caribou Russet potatoes in this dish. She suggests adding dried cranberries for a festive, slightly sweet stuffing. 6 medium potatoes 1 cup half-and-half, divided 1 loaf sourdough (or any hearty) bread 3/4 cup (12 tablespoons) butter, divided and melted 1 cup chopped celery 2 cups chopped onions 2 tablespoons […]