4-H leadership program helps teens explore agriculture careers
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Agriculture Leadership Ambassador program from March 7–April 18. The
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UMaine aquaculture research site could attract more startups with $3.5M boost
The University of Maine is getting $3.5 million in federal funds to boost the flow of seawater at its aquaculture
Read moreBangor dairy company made more than 1M pounds of cheese last year
A dairy company tucked behind the Bangor International Airport has quietly become the largest cheese producer in Maine after arriving
Read moreAdditional 1,000 sites in Maine to be tested for PFAS contamination
State environmental regulators say they’ve identified more than 1,000 sites in Maine that need to be tested for PFAS contamination.
Read moreFeds try to improve fishing data with new monitoring rules
The changes to U.S. mandates that observers work onboard fishing boats to collect data and make sure fishermen adhere to
Read more70,000 signatures delivered for “Right to Repair”
STATEWIDE– A group of Maine repair shop owners delivered signatures to Maine’s Secretary of State to get the “Right to
Read moreNew USDA rule boosts ‘organic’ food oversight, targets fraud
The new rule, aimed at cracking down on fraud and boosting oversight, takes effect in March.Read More
Read moreMechanics submit petition for ‘Right to Repair’ ballot imitative
Independent mechanics argue new law would increase consumer choice Read More
Read moreHorse rescued from half-frozen bog in Casco
CASCO, Maine — A horse that got stuck in a half-frozen bog in Casco was rescued on Thursday morning. The
Read moreHealthy Acadia to offer ‘Joy in Mindfulness and Movement’ with special guest Judith Hanscom
Community members are invited to join Healthy Acadia online via Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 5 to 6 p.m.,
Read moreNortheast Cover Crops annual conference will be held in Portland this February
The Northeast Cover Crops Council annual conference will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Holiday Inn By the
Read moreMaine’s agriculture harvest grew in size last year, while national production fell
New USDA data also show that 2022 was another strong year for Maine potato production, with 1.81 billion pounds harvested.Read
Read moreFarmington farm works to offset an aging population
Hardy Farm hosts tours, assists with 4-H programs and participates in Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship to help educate and encourage a
Read moreBarn, farm equipment destroyed by fire at MOFGA’s Unity campus
A Saturday fire engulfed a barn at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s educational center in Unity.Read More
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