A $335,000 reimbursement for 2 months’ worth of USDA program expenses is on hold.
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Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
Experimenting with a local flour that may surprise you
There’s a learning curve as you learn to use Maine Grains’ Organic Black Bean Flour, but expect healthful payoffs.
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Posted inBusiness, Food
Rooted Heart Cafe opens in Buxton
The owner aims to make farm-to-table dining accessible and affordable.
Posted inLocal & State, News
With funds running out, Maine is at a PFAS crossroads
A multiagency presentation before lawmakers warns of the difficulty the state will face trying to meet the needs of residents adversely affected by the spreading of sewage sludge containing forever chemicals.
Posted inTimes Record
Merrymeeting Food Council training new generation of farmers
Merrymeeting Food Council is preparing for the fourth session of its Farm Skills Training Program to educate Mainers about the food system and grow their skills for possible careers in agriculture.
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PFAS contamination found on more than 100 Maine farms
The state’s ambitious multiyear investigation into PFAS contamination from sludge-based fertilizer is not yet halfway done, but costs are mounting as new federal protections arise from mounting scientific evidence of potential human health risks.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Jordan’s Farm to take over Maxwell’s strawberry fields in Cape Elizabeth
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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UMaine building statewide network of weather stations
The 26 automated stations will be installed throughout the state to improve forecasts and severe weather alerts, and to help farmers and foresters manage weather-related risks.
Posted inFood, Local & State, News
Pass the cranberries: Maine growers embrace intense demand of holiday season
While many Maine cranberry bogs had a good harvest this year, growers are grappling with the holiday rush.
Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
The Giving Tree: Christmas trees provide joy, and they do so much more
Are you feeling guilty about cutting down a young, living tree? The head of the Maine Christmas Tree Association says the trees do lots of good.