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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.
In 1994, Maine was known for its fishing, farming and logging industries. However, times have changed and three new industries are on the rise.
In a special edition celebrating its 30th anniversary, Mainebiz looks at how the state's businesses and economy have changed over the past three decades. The culinary identity of Portland is one such transformation.
The panel is part of a four-part series called Maine Food Future, whose mission is to develop an "action plan for economic growth, workforce development, future readiness and enhanced equity in Maine’s food industry," FocusMaine said.
Dating back to the 1800s, the farms have failing infrastructure in need of constant repair. In addition to providing recreation, youth programs and food for local hunger relief, they support the oldest continually operated herd of Belted Galloway
The bilingual child care center in Millbridge is set to expand, thanks to $831,000 in federal funding announced Monday.
One Maine farm finds that investment in irrigation — including buried water lines, frost-free hydrants and a mobile pumping station — is essential to overcoming challenges of climate change and unreliable precipitation.
Maine grant recipients include Moorit Hill Farm in Troy, which received $64,950 to help pay for a roof-mounted solar array with enough clean energy to power nearly five homes.
Don't reclassify the potato as a grain, Maine's Republican senator and 13 colleagues argue in a bipartisan plea to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack.
The industry is diversifying with specialty crops such as maple syrup and Christmas trees, along with agritourism, direct sales, value-added products and on-farm recreational activities.
Sugarhouses are gearing up for Maine Maple Sunday, an annual weekend event that's critically important to the state's maple producers. But winter-like weather could pose a problem this year.
The funding goes to four Maine farms and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and will support a wide range of projects aimed at expanding the organic food market.
The EU Deforestation-Free Regulation is set to take effect in 2025, and could affect U.S. businesses exporting forest commodities and products.
Among the 2024 Business Leaders of the Year is the leader of the Ecology School, a nonprofit environmental living and learning center in Saco. Drew Dumsch has been directing the school through a transformation mode.
The Breaking Barriers Award goes to a 2024 Business Leader of the Year who helped grow the Somali Bantu Community Association from a seedling group to a thriving collaboration of New American farmers.
Anker, one of the 2024 Business Leaders of the Year, is overseeing a $2 million expansion at the company’s solar-powered facility in Hiram. The maker of small-batch granola, trail mixes, roasted nuts and cereals has nationwide aspirations.
Once a media mainstay, AM radio is getting phased out of American cars and trucks. Maine's two U.S. senators say it continues to play a vital role in rural areas, and that carmakers should be mandated to provide the technology.