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Agriculture
Mars Hill potato farmer chosen for nat'l ad campaign
Darrell McCrum, co-owner of the largest potato farm in Maine, was in New York City this week as part of a national Frito Lay ad campaign.
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Maine may lead mass timber ‘revolution’ to reduce construction's carbon footprint
Updated: December 20, 2021The emergence of mass timber is helping the construction industry reduce its carbon footprint., and with its vast forests, Maine has a key role to play, said an industry leader.
Updated: December 20, 2021
Maine loggers to get $12M in federal COVID relief
Updated: December 16, 2021Funding will come from the $200 million Pandemic Assistance to Timber Harvesters and Haulers Program, created by the Loggers Relief Act in 2020.
Updated: December 16, 2021
USDA Rural Development names new director for Maine, Rhiannon Hampson
December 15, 2021USDA Rural Development has named Hampson as state director, with a mandate to invest in and advocate for rural Mainers. Mainebiz talked with her Wednesday about how she hopes to achieve that goal.
December 15, 2021
Maine forestry, biomanufacturing projects are in the running for $100M grant prizes
December 15, 2021A forestry coalition and a project to develop biomanufacturing infrastructure are among 60 finalists in a federal grant competition, and each has received a $500,000 award. Now they’ll compete for up to $100 million.
December 15, 2021
Danone will give Northeast organic dairy farmers financial help, more time on contracts
Updated: December 14, 2021Danone North America, which is owned by France's Danone S.A., will give organic dairy farmers an additional six months on their contracts, as well as some financial support.
Updated: December 14, 2021
Maine Agricultural Trades Show to go virtual, again
December 13, 2021For the second year in a row, the Maine Agricultural Trades Show will be held online because of the pandemic.
December 13, 2021
Deer Isle coffee company expands with dedicated roastery
December 1, 2021The new, one-story roastery was architect-designed as an ergonomic production space to allow 44 North Coffee to employ more year-round employees. A redesign of the company’s cafe is also in the works.
December 1, 2021Maine meat, poultry processors will use $1.3M in federal funds for upgrades, expansion
November 30, 2021The grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture are intended to help the processors modernize so they can pursue new markets and better meet customer demand.
November 30, 2021
Fighting for equity: How Maine female entrepreneurs are beating the odds to raise capital
Updated: November 29, 2021Female founders and business owners in a variety of sectors face challenges raising money in the male-dominated venture capital industry.
Updated: November 29, 2021
Maine's forest economy to get $10M in recovery funds
November 23, 2021Phase 1 of the new funding program will provide grants for companies across the forestry industry in Maine. Phase 2 will provide competitive grants to improve market opportunities for Maine timber, which has suffered serious declines due to the
November 23, 2021
With climate changing, UMaine gets funding to research heat-tolerant potatoes
November 10, 2021The University of Maine received $510,104 in federal funding to conduct research on potato breeding in Maine to make the crop more heat-tolerant and resistant to pests.
November 10, 2021
Mills unveils $20M grant program for Maine farmers, food processors
November 9, 2021Funded through the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, the federal grants are meant to help farmers and food processors replace aging infrastructure to meet growing demand for locally grown food.
November 9, 2021
By a clear-cut vote, Mainers say 'no' to CMP's power transmission corridor
November 3, 2021By overwhelming majorities, voters Tuesday responded “yes” to all three questions on the statewide election ballot — including a referendum to end the $1 billion electricity transmission corridor under construction in western Maine.
November 3, 2021
133-year-old Maine ice producer sold to Philadelphia company
October 29, 2021Brewer-based Getchell Bros., founded in 1888, was acquired by Philadelphia-based Arctic Glacier for an undisclosed price.
October 29, 2021
MOFGA urges Danone to reverse its decision to drop Northeast dairy farms
October 29, 2021The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association is joining with other groups to urge the French producer to consider a reprieve for 89 organic dairy farms, including 14 in Maine.
October 29, 2021
Collins presses USDA for update on PFAS and dairy farmers
October 28, 2021U.S. Sen. Susan Collins wants Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to provide an update on what's being done to protect dairy farmers from "forever" chemicals.
October 28, 2021
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