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Farming

Published
August 21, 2016

Maine’s apiarists are all abuzz about new federal rules

Beginning in January, the FDA will require honey bee colonies that need antibiotics to be treated by a veterinarian. How's that going to work?
Published
August 19, 2016

Old N.J. steel mill could become world’s largest vertical farm

The produce will be available at local grocery stores and to community members who visit the farm.
Published
August 9, 2016

Maine’s food economy gets new blueprint for expansion

The Maine Food Strategy organization's 29-page report outlines wide-ranging goals for getting there from here.
Published
August 7, 2016

Southern Maine’s drought is hurting some vegetable and fruit crops, helping others

Consumers will find plenty of produce at farmers markets in August, but some crops may be stunted or less available.
Published
August 7, 2016

As the drought continues, farmers face meager second cutting of hay

One wonders if this is 'the new normal.'

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Published
July 24, 2016

Open Book: Two new books explore the intersection of faith, farming and animals

Two recently published books with a similar theme have got us thinking about the intersection of faith, farming and animals. IN THE SLIM, approachable “Vegangelical: How caring for animals can shape your faith,” author Sarah Withrow King makes the biblical case for veganism. In the first half of the book, she lays the theological groundwork, […]
Published
July 24, 2016

Outdoors Calendar

SUNDAY Open Farm Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maine farms will be open to the public for the 27th annual Maine Open Farm Day. More than 80 family farms will open their doors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s an opportunity for people to learn about Maine food producers and farms. To find […]
Published
July 10, 2016

An ancient tool, the scythe is also a fit for modern times

Scything, which goes back to the ancient Romans, is back in style – and one of the country's chief suppliers of the scythe is located right here in Perry, Maine.
Published
June 19, 2016

Maine farmers make a splash with water buffalo

The Farrar family of Appleton raise their herd for meat and milk, which come with a side order of bovine personality.
Published
May 29, 2016

Farmer Jonathan Tibbetts is taking over the family business

Second-generation farmer prepares to take the reins of family farm in Lyman.