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Mars Hill potato farmer chosen for nat'l ad campaign
May 15, 2009Darrell 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’s potato harvest 'one of the best' in recent years
October 14, 2021The state's farmers are seeing a larger-than-average crop of high-quality potatoes, and the harvested area is up 8,000 acres from last year.
October 14, 2021
NH yogurt company may buy from Maine, Northeast dairies hurt by Danone pullout
October 13, 2021Stonyfield Organic Yogurt is expanding its supplier network to include an unspecified number of family farms that recently lost major contracts with Danone S.A.’s Horizon Organic brand.
October 13, 2021
Calif. cannabis 'disruptor' new to Maine plans further expansion
Updated: October 12, 2021Rose Mary Jane, an Oakland, Calif.-based cannabis retailer with a mission of social equity, recently opened its first East Coast dispensary in Portland.
Updated: October 12, 2021
Maine lab gets $10M to find ways to decrease, um, gas output from cows
Updated: October 8, 2021The grant will bolster research into algae-based feed supplements as a way to increase environmental sustainability in the dairy industry while improving milk production. The product must benefit both the industry and environment, said researchers.
Updated: October 8, 2021
Family Business Awards honor broad mix of Maine companies
October 7, 2021From a roofer to a restaurant and from farms to a packaging firm, recipients of Wednesday's awards for the best family-owned Maine businesses are a diverse bunch.
October 7, 2021
UMaine launches initiative to advance Maine’s forest-based economy
Updated: October 5, 2021The Forest Economy, Sustainability and Technology, or FOREST, initiative brings together academic, industry, government and community collaborators on economic and ecological sustainability issues.
Updated: October 5, 2021
How your company can incorporate the 'ESG' benchmark into daily business
October 4, 2021Guest author Tony Paradiso says while corporate responsibility benchmarks like Environmental, Social and Governance are evolving, more companies are working to define them.
October 4, 2021
Next: Trevor Kenkel, aquaponics farmer, grows produce, fish and a business
Updated: October 4, 2021Since Kenkel started Springworks Farm in 2014, it's sprung to employ nearly 40 Mainers, and now sells organic lettuce and herbs throughout New England. A third greenhouse, representing a $4 million investment, is on the way.
Updated: October 4, 2021
Maine’s wild blueberry harvest rebounds from 2020's disastrous crop
September 27, 2021Revived by ample rainfall, the 2021 harvest bounced back from last season's, in which frost and dry weather ruined crops.
September 27, 2021
Maine lawmakers seek USDA help for dairy farmers shut out of Danone contracts
September 23, 2021A letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, lawmakers including all four members of Maine's congressional delegation demand "urgent action" to support New England dairy producers facing market loss.
September 23, 2021
Downeast conservation project expected to have economic benefits
September 17, 2021A new conservation protection project in Hancock County is expected to provide both environmental and economic benefits to the region on 13,500 acres west of Cherryfield. The acquisition provides recreational opportunities and wildlife passage.
September 17, 2021
Yarmouth firm gets fed funding for project to turn dairy farm waste into biogas
September 13, 2021Summit Natural Gas of Maine Inc. was awarded close to $5 million for a project to turn naturally organic waste from six dairy farms in Clinton and other areas in Maine into biogas.
September 13, 2021
Small Maine agricultural, seafood businesses eligible for pandemic relief
September 12, 2021New grant programs announced include $650 million in Pandemic Response and Safety Grants and $50 million in Seafood Pandemic Response Safety block Grants.
September 12, 2021
8 Maine energy projects to get $7.5M in USDA rural development funding
September 10, 2021The money will go to rural communities, agricultural producers and businesses for renewable energy infrastructure. The awards come in the midst of Maine’s renewable energy push, with a 2040 target for 100% clean energy.
September 10, 2021
SCORE Maine names 2021 business award winners
September 9, 2021Nancy Strojny, assistant director of SCORE Maine and a longtime mentor to businesses from Flowfold to the Holy Donut, said the awards "are a testament to the innovation, diligence and dedication of small business's owners."
September 9, 2021
Two of Maine's big autumn fairs cancel plans due to rising COVID-19 risks
September 2, 2021The Common Ground Country Fair in Unity and the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival in Dover-Foxcroft both announced the cancellation of their in-person events, which typically draw thousands.
September 2, 2021
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