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PublishedNovember 19, 2023
Extreme weather can hit farmers hard. Those with smaller farming operations often pay the price
While farmers and town residents have leaned on each other to be resilient, the compounding effect of those natural disasters has had lasting impacts on a community where agriculture is at the heart of commerce.
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PublishedJune 12, 2023
Farmers whose lands were polluted urge state to disburse PFAS relief funds
The state may begin distributing $60 million in relief funding this summer.
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PublishedMay 23, 2023
Our View: Farmers should get whatever it takes to overcome PFAS contamination
The state has an obligation to make farmers whole for the loss to their lives and livelihood.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2019
Group that promotes development near Canada’s border is expanding
The commission is adding areas eligible to receive assistance for economic development.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2018
Magic, Mistletoe make appearance on Maine farm one cold December eve
'Tis the season for lambing – and it's a joyful one.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2018
What makes chickens happy? Nobody is quite sure
Canadian researchers launch a new study to measure the welfare of poultry.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2018
It’s storytelling night at the Maine Historical Society
Get the lay of the land from Maine farmers.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2018
Whatever is in the field may end up in the beer on this Westport Island farm
Farmers Kyle DiPietro and Angie Trombley are growing ingredients and a new enterprise near Wiscasset in what may be the next big craft beer trend in Maine – farm breweries.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2018
To document climate change, Kate Olson went to Maine’s expert witnesses
She interviewed fishermen, farmers and foresters about how they are affected.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2018
Where Maine’s governor candidates stand on sustainability
Alan Caron, Terry Hayes, Janet Mills and Shawn Moody offer their take on topics like climate change and supporting farmers.
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