Maine farms
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PublishedOctober 18, 2024
As climate change hurts Maine farms and restaurants, stakeholders search for solutions
Three takeaways from Friday's roundtable discussion among local food industry professionals and lawmakers, organized by the James Beard Foundation.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2024
It’s tomato time – what are you making?
Shoppers at local farmers markets talk about their go-to dishes for a beloved summer fruit. 'It's the only time of year that I feel you can get a tomato that tastes like a tomato.'
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PublishedJune 28, 2024
Fruit flies end strawberry season early for some Maine farms
Warm weather caused the invasive spotted wing drosophila population to swell sooner than usual. A small fruits specialist remains hopeful raspberry and blueberry farmers will be able to control the fly.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2023
Soggy, late hay harvest could further imperil struggling farms
Wet weather has prevented farmers from harvesting hay, leaving them with costly or unappealing options to feed their livestock.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
Our View: Next Farm Bill should bolster local food systems
At a hearing last week in Freeport, Maine farmers said they need support dealing with a number of crises.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2023
Disappointing strawberry season ends on a sweeter note for some
Wet weather hampered the harvest and pick-your-own sales, but some farms say the season rebounded for a better-than-expected finish.
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PublishedMay 25, 2023
Commentary: PFAS contamination also has mental health impact on Maine’s farmers
Cultivemos, a network funded by the 2018 Farm Bill, is making sure that farmers have increased options for access to supportive services where they live and where they work.
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PublishedMay 23, 2023
Our View: Farmers should get whatever it takes to overcome PFAS contamination
The state of Maine has an obligation to make farmers whole for the loss to their lives and livelihood.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
As Johnny’s Selected Seeds marks its 50th year, company looks to expand its reach
David Mehlhorn, the CEO of the Winslow-based company, said he hopes to position it to be a "one-stop shop" for mid-sized farmers and home gardeners across the U.S.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2022
Commentary: Maine’s senators need to act fast to save Maine’s farmers
We’re keenly aware that there’s no farm-to-table dining – at our restaurants or anywhere else – without farms.
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