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Agriculture
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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USDA feeds $1M to agriculture products programs
Updated: December 10, 2019The Gulf of Maine Research Institute, the Maine Federation of Farmers Markets and the Sustainability Lab were awarded $948,019 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support growth of local agricultural products.
Updated: December 10, 2019
State now accepting recreational pot license applications
December 6, 2019The state’s Office of Marijuana Policy is now offering applications, available online, for potential adult-use marijuana facilities.
December 6, 2019Maine voices concerns over new federal hemp rules
December 6, 2019The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released rules for the newly legal crop. But Maine's department warns they may harm the growing hemp industry in the state.
December 6, 2019
Merrymeeting Bay groups look to tackle farm labor shortage
December 6, 2019Businesses and organizations in the 14-town region are getting together to discuss ways to tackle the shortage of workers for area's farms and fisheries.
December 6, 2019
King demands immediate relief for Maine blueberry farmers hurt by trade war
Updated: December 5, 2019Seeking aid for growers hurt by retaliatory Chinese tariffs, U.S. Sen. Angus King made his strongly worded request this week in a letter and on the Senate floor.
Updated: December 5, 2019
Tapping an all-cash business: Banks look for legal ways into cannabis lending
Updated: November 25, 2019Although Maine legalized medical marijuana in 2010 and recreational use of the drug in 2016, the state's cannabis industry is as reliant on cash transactions as it was before legalization.
Updated: November 25, 2019
Retaining, engaging workforce key for CEOs at Mainebiz forum in Bangor
November 8, 2019Six CEOs discussed their successes, lives and learning curves at "60 Ideas in 60 Minutes" in Bangor, Mainebiz's second CEO breakfast forum of 2019.
November 8, 2019
At Legal Food Hub, attorneys help food businesses, pro bono
Updated: November 11, 2019Legal Food Hub, a pro bono program of the Conservation Law Foundation, is helping Maine food producers and farmers meet the legal challenges of growing a business.
Updated: November 11, 2019
Maine completes regs for legal pot industry
November 5, 2019Although some Mainers say it’s high time, the state has completed adopting rules for the new recreational-use marijuana industry.
November 5, 2019
Maine Grain Alliance to pilot post-harvest innovations with $97K grant
November 4, 2019The Maine Grain Alliance has received a $97,000 grant from the Maine Technology Institute to help the state’s farms improve the way they handle their grain crop after harvest.
November 4, 2019Federal hemp rules provide some clarity, and leeway, for growers
October 30, 2019Maine’s hemp producers may get some leeway when it comes to the level of THC allowed in their product, under much-anticipated federal regulations released Tuesday.
October 30, 2019
Ski Maine chief to retire 'with a mission,' helping run family orchard business
Updated: October 21, 2019The nonprofit trade group, representing 16 alpine ski areas and 21 Nordic ski centers statewide, is seeking a new executive director to succeed Greg Sweetser when he retires next May.
Updated: October 21, 2019
Born to be wild: New products and promotion get Maine wild blueberry industry back on track
Updated: October 14, 2019Jasper Wyman & Son, a Milbridge-based fruit processor, is trying to shake things up in Maine's blueberry industry, which has been struggling to make a comeback after years of overproduction and low prices.
Updated: October 14, 2019Coastal pockets of prosperity
Updated: October 14, 2019Maine’s coastline is one of its biggest tourist draws and one of its most complex areas. This issue focuses on areas Downeast and on the Midcoast that have seen good times and bad times, but are seeing positive growth of late.
Updated: October 14, 2019
Maine food producers and retailers will team up for Rockport summit
October 9, 2019For the second year, the Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association and the Retail Association of Maine will co-host an industry conference, Oct. 23-24.
October 9, 2019
Maine Harvest Credit Union, nation's first to focus on agriculture, opens
October 9, 2019The Unity-based credit union is aimed at closing the $180 million financing gap for states farmers, food producers and other agriculture-related entrepreneurs.
October 9, 2019
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