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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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Farmers report mixed blueberry season
September 5, 2011This year's blueberry crop was a mixed bag for farmers, but a worldwide shortage could lead to higher prices for Maine producers.
September 5, 2011New funding strengthens MOOMilk
September 1, 2011Nearly $900,000 in new financing is giving MOOMilk, a Maine farmer-owned organic dairy company, a boost.
September 1, 2011Irene damages apple, corn crops
August 29, 2011Tropical Storm Irene is being blamed for damage to apples, corn and other crops in western Maine.
August 29, 2011
Businesses embrace new estate tax
July 11, 2011Although Jeff Timberlake’s proposed bill to exempt farmers from the estate tax failed in the last legislative session, Timberlake — a farmer and Republican state representative from Turner — is nonetheless pleased with the latest changes to the la
July 11, 2011Backyard Farms hires new CEO
July 6, 2011Tomato grower Backyard Farms has hired a new president and CEO with extensive experience in the food industry.
July 6, 2011Federal aid headed for potato farmers
July 4, 2011Potato farmers in northern Maine whose crops were damaged by recent storms will receive $400,000 in federal assistance.
July 4, 2011
Net change | One year into a new groundfishing management system, some see progress, others inequality
June 13, 2011Just over one year ago, New England’s groundfish fishery underwent what some describe as the most sweeping change since the enactment of the federal Magnuson-Stevens Act of 1976, the primary law governing management of the country’s marine fisheri
June 13, 2011New commission intends to aid Maine maple industry
June 12, 2011Lawmakers have approved a new commission charged with fostering the expansion of Maine's maple products industry.
June 12, 2011Down East slaughterhouse to create jobs
June 7, 2011Washington County is getting its first state-certified slaughterhouse, a facility expected to create jobs and help area farmers.
June 7, 2011Farms get $500,000 boost
May 6, 2011The Maine Department of Agriculture has awarded more than $500,000 in grants to 13 farms to help them boost their sustainability.
May 6, 2011
Seeds of change | New farmers running smaller operations invigorate Maine's agricultural landscape
May 2, 2011Stacy Brenner bends over a tray of spinach seedlings as her husband, John Bliss, sits behind her in the damp warmth of a greenhouse on their Scarborough farm.
May 2, 2011$2M grant to help shellfish industry
April 25, 2011The U.S. Department of Agriculture is doling out funding to a handful of Maine municipalities, including nearly $1.9 million to Thomaston to help protect its shellfish industry.
April 25, 2011
Seafood marketing group eyed
March 21, 2011A visitor to this year’s International Seafood Show in Boston last month could take in pavilions touting products from Alaska, Florida, Louisiana, Quebec, Japan, China, Chile and even Oman. Notably absent: Maine.
March 21, 2011Belfast food plant moves forward
March 18, 2011A business group's plan to establish a $2 million food processing facility in Belfast is advancing.
March 18, 2011Potato farmers see strong season
March 7, 2011Maine saw a strong potato harvest in 2010, with its value increasing 3% over the previous year.
March 7, 2011Oakhurst CEO Stan Bennett dies
February 25, 2011Stanley Bennett II, chairman and CEO of Portland-based Oakhurst Dairy, has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
February 25, 2011
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