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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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Cannabis grow and dispensary operations planned in Auburn
April 24, 2019The developer of large greenhouses in Auburn for growing cannabis has purchased additional land to build a dispensary and testing lab.
April 24, 2019
Maine’s marijuana dilemma: ‘Cannabiz’ poised to grow, but in a holding pattern
Updated: April 29, 2019Twenty-five years ago, Maine’s marijuana proprietors were more likely to be named in a local police blotter than the pages of Mainebiz. But today, Patricia Rosi, CEO of Wellness Connection of Maine, proudly talks about her company’s business in
Updated: April 29, 2019ImmuCell closes $9M stock offering to fund product expansion
April 1, 2019Portland-based animal health group ImmuCell Corp. (Nasdaq: ICCC) said Friday that it sold $9 million in shares of common stock, which it plans to use towards product expansion.
April 1, 2019
Portland nonprofit calls for action on PFAS-contaminated sludge spread on farmland
March 28, 2019The Portland-based Environmental Health Strategy Center is asking the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to examine the federal response to risks associated with toxic PFAS chemicals in sewage sludge that for decades has been
March 28, 2019
It's maple syrup time: Maine Maple Sunday this weekend
March 19, 2019Nearly 100 maple sugar producers will open their doors to visitors this weekend for the 36th annual Maine Maple Sunday, which celebrates Maine's short but sweet $48.7 million maple sugaring industry.
March 19, 2019
Collins urges support for potato growers in trade talks
March 14, 2019U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a native of Caribou, joined a bipartisan group that urged the Trump administration to make the potato industry a priority in trade negotiations with China.
March 14, 2019
More focus turns to Maine farmland access as economic development tool
March 1, 2019Focus is increasing on access to farmland and its potential as a renewed economic driver for Maine as potential new farmers look for land and established ones get ready to retire.
March 1, 2019
Legislative committee advances Gov. Mills’ final cabinet nominee
February 15, 2019The Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry unanimously voted to advance Gov. Janet Mills nomination of Amanda Beal as commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
February 15, 2019
New spud that's no dud to be featured during high school hoops week
February 13, 2019The Maine Potato Board is partnering with two Bangor restaurants during the high school basketball tournament week to market the Caribou Russet, a new potato variety developed at the University of Maine that hit a limited number of markets three
February 13, 2019
FocusMaine cites success in first year of 10-year plan to add 20,000 jobs
February 1, 2019FocusMaine, a nonprofit partnership focused on increasing the state's economic base, said its efforts have reaped success in agriculture and aquaculture businesses, a year after launching a 10-year plan to create 20,000 jobs in the two sectors and
February 1, 2019
Maine Farmland Trust CEO chosen to lead Maine's Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Dept.
January 21, 2019Gov. Janet Mills on Friday nominated Maine Farmland Trust President Amanda Beal as the state's next agriculture chief, completing her roster of 15 Cabinet picks less than three weeks after taking office.
January 21, 2019New farm-to-table eatery planned for Damariscotta
January 14, 2019Plans are in the works to open a farm-to-table restaurant in downtown Damariscotta.
January 14, 2019
Mills' inaugural party will feature food, drink from all 16 counties
January 2, 2019Food and drink from across Maine — with all of the state's 16 counties represented — will be featured at Gov.-elect Janet Mills' inaugural celebration Friday night.
January 2, 2019
No resting on its laurels as Green Thumb Farms seeks new markets for its potatoes
December 10, 2018Mike Hart, director of sales and marketing at Green Thumb Farms in Fryeburg, has helped develop innovative products for both wholesale and retail markets. The Cold River Gold potato, for example, is featured in restaurants such as Portland's <b
December 10, 2018
Farmland Access & Transfer Conference to focus on potential farmers
November 27, 2018Potential farmers, as well as those who are getting out of farming and want to transfer their farm, will have a chance to network, learn strategies and find resources and training at the fourth annual Farmland Access & Transfer Conference on
November 27, 2018UMaine report analyzes coastal climate challenges ahead
November 21, 2018Mainers can expect significant environmental changes in the next two decades due to increased greenhouse gas emissions and patterns of climate variability, says a new report by two University of Maine researchers.
November 21, 2018
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