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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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Tyson Portland employees tested for COVID-19 as plant remains closed
May 5, 2020The Portland chicken processing plant, formerly Barber Foods, has more than 400 employees and is the first business in the state that isn't a care facility to report an outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
May 5, 2020
Maine Grain Alliance launches emergency relief fund
April 28, 2020The Maine Grain Alliance in Skowhegan aims to help grain-based business owners navigate the pandemic through a newly launched emergency relief fund.
April 28, 2020
Maine farmers' markets reopen, but with social distancing and other precautions
April 28, 2020Farmers' markets in Maine are opening for the summer season, but with new restrictions designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection. Vendors and shoppers are adapting to the changes.
April 28, 2020
Emergency grants created for Maine farmers, food producers affected by COVID-19
April 23, 2020Maine Farmland Trust and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association have partnered on an emergency grant program for farmers and food producers, who can get up to $2,000 for support and adapting their business model.
April 23, 2020
Charleston meat producer sees pandemic-driven spike in sales
April 21, 2020Heartstone Farm, a producer of grass-fed beef in Charleston, has seen sales skyrocket since the start of the pandemic. Sales this past month equaled all of 2019.
April 21, 2020
Pandemic delays launch of Maine's recreational marijuana market
April 13, 2020The state Office of Marijuana Policy is postponing the spring debut of adult-use marijuana retail sales in Maine, because of concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
April 13, 2020
Maine farms, farmers markets can be reimbursed for SNAP/EBT equipment
Updated: April 8, 2020The new program reimburses the costs of electronic-purchasing equipment needed to process food sales through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Updated: April 8, 2020
Cerahelix founder leaves to manage UMaine’s 3D printer program
April 7, 2020Susan MacKay will manage the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center's biobased additive manufacturing program with Oak Ridge National Lab.
April 7, 2020
Maine Woodland Owners becomes New Gloucester's biggest landowner
April 1, 2020As landowners in the state age, they're looking to make sure their forests are preserved — 40% of the land donated to the nonprofit, including 2,000 acres in New Gloucester by the Chandler family, has been in the last three years.
April 1, 2020
Farmer, consumer resources sprout as season begins amidst COVID-19
March 30, 2020As the growing season begins, Maine's agriculture industry is already feeling the pinch of the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Organizations, from state agencies to companies like Forager, are working to keep farmers and producers in business.
March 30, 2020
Mills urges federal aid for Maine's fishing and seafood industries
March 23, 2020In a March 20 letter to President Donald Trump, Maine's governor asks for immediate assistance in support of the state's independent fisherman, aquaculturists and seafood processors hurt by the ongoing crisis.
March 23, 2020
Federal relief again sought for Maine apple growers
March 10, 2020Recent industry and international disruptions have put Maine’s apple growers in an untenable situation that threatens their continued existence. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine 2nd District, are seeking economic
March 10, 2020
It's maple syrup time in Maine, and Gov. Mills officially kicks off the season
March 10, 2020Maine's annual maple sugaring season got off to a ceremonial start Tuesday when Gov. Janet Mills tapped a maple tree on the lawn of the Blaine House.
March 10, 2020
Maine reminds cannabis businesses about advertising rules
February 24, 2020With Maine's market for recreational marijuana preparing to launch, the state reminds businesses of the strict rules for advertising the product.
February 24, 2020
Seven Maine food 'Tastemakers' selected for business cultivation help
February 24, 2020The food and beverage businesses, from Saco to Skowhegan, will each receive over $25,000 in consulting help and other assistance, through an initiative of CEI and FocusMaine.
February 24, 2020
Maine Community Foundation awards $178K in land conservation grants
Updated: February 21, 2020A total of 23 organizations will get funding for a broad variety of conservation projects, which involve planning around business development and other uses for Maine lands.
Updated: February 21, 2020
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