Farmers roll out tractors, trucks in Albion to protest proposed transmission corridor
Farmers who gathered Wednesday said they already face severe challenges to farm operations and do not have the resources to
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Janet Mills vetoes bill to cover farmworkers under Maine’s minimum wage
AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. Janet Mills vetoed a bill on Wednesday that would put farmworkers under Maine’s minimum wage laws,
Read moreBe careful choosing vinegar for canning this summer
As cucumbers are beginning to ripen around Maine, home canners are beginning to put up foods for the cold months.
Read moreTidewater Farm in Falmouth holding agriculture, horticulture learning events
Summer may be busy for gardeners, but it’s a great time to take advantage of public gardens for ideas and
Read moreUnity land trust looks to transform contaminated farmland into grassland bird preserve
The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust announced Tuesday that it received a grant from Cornell University to restore and preserve grassland
Read moreThe Buzz on Backyard Beekeeping
Resources, tips, and inspiration to start your own sweet hives By Kate Bielinski Beekeeping has become a steadily growing hobby.
Read moreBlueberries: A Maine Way of Life
Tart and tasty, tiny blueberries are big business for Maine By Crystal Sands When people find out I live in
Read moreYou can eat a 4-course meal on a Maine oyster float this summer
Want to dine on a four-course meal at sea on an open-air float surrounded by oyster cages? You’re in luck. Dinners
Read moreUnlike coastal towns, Millinocket is welcoming a fish farm
MILLINOCKET, Maine — A proposed Atlantic salmon farm could revive a spark that Millinocket lost when the Great Northern Paper
Read moreDisappointing strawberry season ends on a sweeter note for some
Wet weather hampered the harvest and pick-your-own sales, but some farms say the season rebounded for a better-than-expected finish.Read More
Read moreLivestock producers from Franklin County have never seen a year like this
Incessant rain is taking a serious toll on dairy and beef producers in the region.Read More
Read moreUMaine Extension announces sugarbush management conference in Waterville
WATERVILLE — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a Maple Sugarbush Management Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30
Read moreDispute over Orland farmer’s new building tests food sovereignty rules
An Orland farmer has been fined $1,000 for constructing a meat processing building without permission — but he says the
Read moreState adopts $70 million plan to help farmers deal with PFAS contamination
The fund will dedicate $30.3 million in grants to get farmers back on their feet, $21.5 million in compensation for
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