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Agriculture
Nature-minded businesses shine at Common Ground Country Fair
Updated: 2 hours agoMore than 64,000 visitors attended the event in Unity last weekend. That total is the third-highest since the fair began in 1977.
Updated: 2 hours ago
Just in time for fall, Maine apple orchard named No. 1 among favorites in US
September 22, 2023The apple farm in Limerick ranked as the country's best orchard in a poll of USA Today readers and was the only New England grower to make the top 10.
September 22, 2023
Grandy Organics among Maine producers to receive USDA funds for energy efficiency measures
Updated: September 5, 2023Hiram-based Grandy Organics will use a $171,219 grant to install an energy-efficient HVAC system, stoves and a dishwasher in a project expected to save $16,465 annually.
Updated: September 5, 2023
Biochar: Startups use thermal process to transform waste wood into a versatile product
Updated: September 4, 2023A new forest product sector in Maine is heating up as startup companies establish facilities to turn forest residuals into a versatile high-value product called biochar.
Updated: September 4, 2023
Presque Isle-based insurance carrier adds Smith's Farm COO to board
August 28, 2023Zachary Smith was named to the board of MMG Insurance Co. Smith’s Farm has operations in Maine and four other states.
August 28, 2023-
From ox pulls to Lil' Lumberjacks: Maine agricultural fairs are going strong this year
Updated: August 28, 2023A rainy summer isn't dampening attendance or business this year at fairs around the state.
Updated: August 28, 2023Wyman's, Barber Foods will pay a total of $373K to settle EPA safety violation claims
August 21, 2023The two companies will pay penalties under agreements with the Environmental Protection Agency, which accused both of violating rules around the use of a refrigerant at their plants.
August 21, 2023
FOR/Maine Coalition wins grant to boost Maine’s forest product workforce
August 16, 2023Up to 1,300 jobs will be needed in emerging forest-related industries over the next decade. A new course will link Mainers with job opportunities, support and education.
August 16, 2023
Pingree pushes for female farmers to get USDA discrimination settlement money
August 14, 2023The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by President Biden last year, provides $2.2 billion in financial assistance for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in federal farm lending programs.
August 14, 2023
Fitbit for cows? Innovative tech could boost productivity at Maine dairy farms
August 7, 2023Electronic ear tags track cow movements and detect when they are doing certain activities, like chewing cud, with the goal of learning more about best care practices.
August 7, 2023
Friday Food Insider: It's time to go on a farmers' market tour
August 4, 2023This week the Friday Food Insider is taking you on a tour of farmers' markets in Maine.
August 4, 2023
UMaine professor receives 'recognition' award from Maine Potato Board
July 10, 2023Gregory Porter, UMaine professor of agronomy, grew up on a potato farm in Aroostook County. He has dedicated his 38-year career at UMaine to improving potato production in the eastern United States.
July 10, 2023
David Stone sells Forager to Canadian acquirer
June 21, 2023Terms of the deal for the Portland-based food procurement app were not disclosed.
June 21, 2023
UMaine granted $650K to study how climate change affects wild blueberries
Updated: June 20, 2023Researchers will test impacts on soil-water dynamics, crop health, root fungi, pollinators and disease. Results will be shared with wild blueberry growers and processors.
Updated: June 20, 2023
SCORE Maine honors small businesses that stand out
Updated: June 13, 2023Winners represent sectors from farming to janitorial services. Shannon Kinney, founder and chief client success officer at Dream Local Digital, a Thomaston-based digital marketing agency, was the keynote speaker at last week's SCORE awards luncheon.
Updated: June 13, 2023
King bill would boost funding for maple syrup producers
Updated: June 12, 2023The aptly-titled Maple Syrup Act would increase funding from $20 million to $30 million for the federal maple support program.
Updated: June 12, 2023
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