She interviewed fishermen, farmers and foresters about how they are affected.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Farmers’ credit union puts money to work
The state’s fast-growing farm and food sectors have needed financial backing.
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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.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Latest China weapon in trade war: Feeding pigs less protein
Tariffs on U.S soybeans have made meal preparation for hogs much more expensive.
Posted inLocal & State, Source
‘Weird’ is in: Scientist running Replenova Farm seeks out unexpected niche
“Once I started talking to stores that said, ‘No, we don’t want your vegetables,’ it was like, OK, I guess I gotta figure out what you do want,” the Cumberland farmer says.
Posted inFood
The Wrap: A potluck of pies, a new cookbook and more
The Biddeford Saco River Jam Festival plans a ‘pie-luck,’ which sounds pretty lucky indeed.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Source
Maine’s small, midsized farms suffering from labor shortage
The ‘relentless challenge’ of finding workers is leaving crops rotting in the field.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Three issues hold up a U.S.-Canada deal
They are dairy, dispute resolution and tariffs.
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How do ‘Farmers’ Almanac’ weather forecasts stack up?
How did the publication do last winter with the New England forecast? Not bad.
Posted inBusiness, Homegrown, Source
Maine Audubon offers more help to create a sustainable home
The group has just launched a special section in its Nature Store dedicated to sustainable consumer goods.