With prices nationwide at an all-time high, producers weigh price increases against customer loyalty.
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Gorham Notes: Plow Days feature vintage tractors, calves and mini horses
Antique Tractor Plow Days The two-day annual Antique Tractor Plow Days is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12, at Parsons Farm, 321 Buck St., Gorham. A display of vintage tractors and implements will show what they can do in action on a corn field 2,000 feet in length. Admission is free. Breakfast […]
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At Lewiston Farmers’ Market, federal budget cuts raise fears, uncertainty
Congress has passed deep cuts to food assistance and other programs that support farmers, adding uncertainty to an already uncertain industry.
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Gray Village Farmers Market kicks off season
Gray’s small but passionate farmers market, which began in 2020, is open until October.
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Don’t pour feta brine down the drain. It can add flavor to many dishes
Feta cheese in brine is a secret two-fer. Enjoy the cheese, then use the brine, too.
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Worker safety program for Maine’s heritage industries gets funding restored
Maine AgrAbility, part of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has regained access to nearly $200,000 in federal funding that was abruptly frozen last month.
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USDA funding uncertainty puts Maine farmers in a bind
As vital federal grants and project money continues to be frozen, farmers are being forced to make hard decisions.
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Yarmouth Farmers Market returns with new location and leadership
After the market’s sudden cancellation in February, a Yarmouth resident has found a way for it to have at least another season.
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Local farmers anxious amid growing concerns over federal funding freeze
Old Crow Ranch in Durham could be forced to abandon solar project to power their farm.