Maxwell’s Farm announced that last year would be its final growing season, but Jordan’s Farm will continue the beloved pick-your-own tradition.
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Forever chemicals in sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk, EPA says
Draft findings published Tuesday echo what Maine has been saying since 2022, when it became the first state to ban the use of sludge as fertilizer because of high concentrations of harmful PFAS.
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Dairy task force recommends boosting subsidy to preserve Maine farms
A draft report calls for additional taxes on gambling, cannabis or cigarettes to help stabilize funding for the subsidy program that protects Maine’s struggling dairy farms.
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The Alna Store gains national recognition
Tucked away on Dock Road, The Alna Store has drawn praise from the James Beard Foundation to The New York Times. What’s its recipe for success? Owner Jasper Ludwig says it is all about believing in one’s vision and fostering community.
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Maine organic farmers group formally recognizes union for its employees
Employees at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and MOFGA Certification Services put together the union and requested recognition in September.
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UMaine potato breed edges out longtime favorites
Nearly a decade after it was introduced, a strain of potato developed by the University of Maine is proving popular among consumers and farmers alike.
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Maine agriculture commissioner named vice president of national association
Amanda Beal has been elected to serve on the board of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
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State agriculture agency recalls Rainbow Farm eggs following salmonella outbreak
The eggs were produced by Rainbow Farm and sold at its Orland location and a handful of farmers markets.
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Bigelow lab receives $7 million for algae research, business development
The Boothbay lab will use the National Science Foundation grant to build the Maine Algal Research Infrastructure and Accelerator in a bid to unlock more ways macroalgae and its microscopic counterpart can be used and ultimately marketed.
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Saco Ecology School signs for USDA food grant
The Ecology School recently received a grant to support their mission of meeting fresh food needs in the community.