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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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Surveys show mixed results for Maine farmers during pandemic, more support needed
Updated: July 30, 2021There have been both significant income losses and some gains, and farmers are having to use more creativity and collaboration in marketing their products.
Updated: July 30, 2021
Senate recognizes blueberry industry, as Maine plans weekend festival
Updated: July 23, 2021A bipartisan resolution unanimously passed by the U.S. Senate on Thursday, co-sponsored by Maine's two senators, recognizes the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and its $4.7 billion annual economic impact.
Updated: July 23, 2021
New federal relief will provide $200M for logging industry
July 22, 2021Many Maine logging contractors reported a 30% to 40% reduction in wood markets last year, resulting in revenue losses, layoffs, loss of clients and reduced productivity. New relief payments will will make up for some of the damage.
July 22, 2021
Vertical Harvest, MedRhythms get FAME financing to advance growth plans
July 19, 2021Vertical Harvest will use $45 million in conduit bond financing to help finance its planned indoor farm in Westbrook, while MedRhythms has been approved for New Market tax credits that will be used for product commercialization.
July 19, 2021
Wyman's taking its Maine wild blueberry message on the road
July 13, 2021The Milbridge-based producer of Maine wild blueberry products has rolled out its answer to the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile and Planters NUTmobile. Wyman's brand ambassadors will be driving the Bee Wild Mobile to events around Maine this summer.
July 13, 2021
MOFGA makes Freeport pop-up store permanent in historic town building
July 9, 2021The Maine Organic Marketplace will expand opportunities for producers and extend the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association's presence. The marketplace is also a win for Freeport, which has long been looking for a tenant at the historic
July 9, 2021
USDA grant supports local food focus for Maine culinary arts students
July 8, 2021The $300,000 grant will pay for an immersive training program for Career and Technical Education culinary instructors on how to bring Maine grown and produced foods into courses, providing students with a basis to incorporate locally produced food
July 8, 2021
Bill would give Maine schools more money, choice when buying local food
July 6, 2021The bill, which is on Gov. Janet Mills' desk, would increase reimbursements for school districts to buy local food from $1,000 to $10,000 and also widen the menu of food types schools can buy from farmers and producers.
July 6, 2021
Going with the grain: Central Maine's grain economy is expanding across the state
Updated: July 12, 2021Grain production isn't confined to the Midwest, and Maine's farmers are seeing new demand for wheat, oats, rye and other crops. The state's grains aren't just for livestock feed anymore.
Updated: July 12, 2021
Maine, federal officials keeping an eye on worsening drought
July 2, 2021With the entire state under conditions ranging from abnormally dry to severe drought, the Maine Drought Task Force is keeping an eye on water levels, agricultural issues, private wells and public health.
July 2, 2021
Portland tree pruner is sprouting with revenue growth, purchase of Vermont company
July 1, 2021Lucas Tree Experts, which employs over 500 people, has acquired another family-owned provider of tree and vegetation services, New England Tree Experts.
July 1, 2021
Surveys assessing pandemic damage to Maine's agriculture industry are panel topic
June 29, 2021Nearly a dozen organizations and government entities administered a variety of surveys that looked at the impact of the pandemic on the farming industry and what will be needed for recovery, and the findings will be discussed by a panel representing
June 29, 2021
Stewards of family business: Non-relatives leading Maine family firms reflect on unique challenges
Updated: June 28, 2021In Maine, family-owned firms make up 80% of all businesses. But for many of them, including Geiger, L.L.Bean, Hancock Lumber and Hussey Seating, the C-suite is now home to decision-makers without a family connection.
Updated: June 28, 2021
Donald Sussman donates $5M North Haven farm to conservation group
June 21, 2021Turner Farm, which dates to 1784, has been undergoing historic restoration since Sussman purchased the property in 2008. It will continue to function as a working farm under the ownership of the American Farmland Trust.
June 21, 2021
New greenhouse is springboard to Springworks aquaponics farm expansion in Lisbon
June 21, 2021The 40,000-square-foot greenhouse allows the farm to triple production and add products, vital to a partnership with Hannaford Supermarkets, which will sell Springworks products in all 184 stores.
June 21, 2021
Maine working forest projects slated for $16M in federal outdoors act money
June 8, 2021The Quill Hill to Perham Stream and Chadbourne Tree Farms conservation areas, as well Acadia National Park's Schoodic Point wastewater upgrade, are included in the fiscal year 2022 budget under the Great American Outdoors Act.
June 8, 2021
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