Jordan Kramer is trying them out on his West Bath fish farm and so far, so good.
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Collins introduces bipartisan bill aimed at helping young and new farmers
The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development program is especially important as the average age of farmers approaches 60, Maine agricultural groups say.
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Fearing a mousepocalypse, Maine farmers aren’t messing around
Rodents can cost a farmer dearly, not just in the price of seeds or young plants, but in time, perhaps the most precious commodity.
Posted inGreen plate special, Source
Conventional wisdom says Italian ’00’ flour, durum wheat are gold standard for pasta
But can Maine’s locally grown and milled flours work in their stead?
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Former U.S. senator blasts Rep. Poliquin: ‘This character from Maine’ is trying to gut fresh fruit, veggies in school
Tom Harkin of Iowa says Bruce Poliquin is so determined to push frozen blueberries from his district that it imperils the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program that serves 4 million schoolchildren.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Local & State, Source, Video
Here’s the story behind the lamb being carried around Waldo County like a baby
Rejected by his mother, Nugget has been bottle-fed, babied and schlepped around town by his owners from Toddy Pond Farm.
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Community-supported agriculture programs in Maine struggle after years of popularity
Farmers and experts cite increased competition and convenience as major factors in the downturn of CSAs.
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LePage looks to override local pesticide rules in 30 municipalities. But why?
More communities are developing ordinances meant to protect residents from toxic chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects.
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After long dry spell, soybeans on track to dethrone corn as king of the crops
U.S. farmers intend to plant more acres of the tofu ingredient for the first time in 35 years, the government says.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Source
Pullet eggs are smaller but still nutritious – and they’re great deviled
They’re part of the natural laying cycle and, ounce for ounce, the nutritional content of the yolks and whites is identical to larger eggs.