Hurricane Meadows Farm in Falmouth celebrated the last moments of fall by dropping pumpkins from a helicopter on Saturday.
Maine farms
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Looking for an alternative source for eggs? Try your local farm.
At farm stands across Maine, you’ll pay less than half of what you would in a grocery store, if you go early.
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Posted inBusiness, News
Hillandale ends egg farm operations in Turner
The company permanently closed its egg processing facilities in Turner at some point in December.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine wreath-makers ring in the holiday season with balsam fir tradition
Maine produces millions of wreaths per year thanks to its abundant pine trees, which some farmers trim for a second source of income.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State, Politics
As climate change hurts Maine farms and restaurants, stakeholders search for solutions
Three takeaways from Friday’s roundtable discussion among local food industry professionals and lawmakers, organized by the James Beard Foundation.
Posted inFood, Recipes
It’s tomato time – what are you making?
Shoppers at local farmers markets talk about their go-to dishes for a beloved summer fruit. ‘It’s the only time of year that I feel you can get a tomato that tastes like a tomato.’
Posted inFood, Local & State, News
Fruit flies end strawberry season early for some Maine farms
Warm weather caused the invasive spotted wing drosophila population to swell sooner than usual. A small fruits specialist remains hopeful raspberry and blueberry farmers will be able to control the fly.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Soggy, late hay harvest could further imperil struggling farms
Wet weather has prevented farmers from harvesting hay, leaving them with costly or unappealing options to feed their livestock.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Next Farm Bill should bolster local food systems
At a hearing last week in Freeport, Maine farmers said they need support dealing with a number of crises.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
Disappointing strawberry season ends on a sweeter note for some
Wet weather hampered the harvest and pick-your-own sales, but some farms say the season rebounded for a better-than-expected finish.