The program pairs farmers and entrepreneurs with lawyers who offer pro bono legal advice and help with the paperwork involved in owning a farm or starting a food business.
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Meet the 2019 Russell Libby Scholarship Winners
A future veterinarian, a Scarborough farmer, and a community group from Milbridge that’s teaching kids how to garden and eat healthier food are all winners this year.
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Panel endorses changing Maine blueberry commission as tensions rise
It backs a bill to expand membership of the group that promotes one of the state’s signature industries as it weathers a severe downturn.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Outdoor farmers market in Portland returns April 27
Take a kitchen tour, attend a flint corn conference, taste new foods and more.
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Public health experts aim to stop spreading of sludge
Fred Stone says he can’t sell milk from his herd because of exposure to PFAS, chemicals linked to cancer that were found in the sludge he spread on his fields for decades.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Maine farms have key role to play in combating climate change
Forward-thinking farmland protection and farming practices can help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Mills Cabinet complete with confirmation of agriculture commissioner
The state Senate votes 31-0 to approve the nomination of Amanda Beal, who will now resign her position as president of Maine Farmland Trust.
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Last Mills Cabinet nominee to come up for confirmation wins committee’s backing
Amanda Beal, who now heads the Maine Farmland Trust, gets a unanimous endorsement.
Posted inFood
Maine lawmakers have a heaping serving of new food policy proposals on their plate
They’ll chew over bills seeking to boost local foods and improve labeling, and one that would establish a constitutional right to food.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: New farm bill brings fresh opportunity for Maine farmers
Increased research funding will help boost the productivity and profitability of the growing number of organic producers here.