Maine farms
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PublishedAugust 24, 2023
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.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
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.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2023
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.
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PublishedMay 25, 2023
Commentary: PFAS contamination also has mental health impact on Maine’s farmers
Cultivemos, a network funded by the 2018 Farm Bill, is making sure that farmers have increased options for access to supportive services where they live and where they work.
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PublishedMay 23, 2023
Our View: Farmers should get whatever it takes to overcome PFAS contamination
The state of Maine has an obligation to make farmers whole for the loss to their lives and livelihood.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
As Johnny’s Selected Seeds marks its 50th year, company looks to expand its reach
David Mehlhorn, the CEO of the Winslow-based company, said he hopes to position it to be a "one-stop shop" for mid-sized farmers and home gardeners across the U.S.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2022
Commentary: Maine’s senators need to act fast to save Maine’s farmers
We’re keenly aware that there’s no farm-to-table dining – at our restaurants or anywhere else – without farms.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2022
Commentary: Chamber’s concerns about PFAS ignore affected Maine communities, businesses
Myriad groups are trying to tackle PFAS contamination. Surely the companies profiting off the sale of PFAS-laden products can afford to help, too.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2022
DNA testing sheds light on the vast, mysterious world of heirloom apples
Genetic testing is helping identify older varieties of Maine apples, and may promise more delicious, more diverse fruit in our future.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2022
Maine Voices: Modernizing U.S. foreign farmworker system isn’t just right – it’s critical
Farmers like us need multi-season access to the same highly skilled workers. Workers need that stability, too.
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