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Published
February 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.
Published
January 27, 2023

Ban on pesticides with PFAS feeds concern about unintended impacts

Some Maine farmers, including some of its 300 certified organic farmers, worry they soon won't be able to defend their crops from pests, said Julie Ann Smith of the Maine Farm Bureau.
Published
January 23, 2023

EPA considers tougher regulation of livestock farm pollution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has not revised its rules dealing with the nation's largest animal operations since 2008.
Published
January 11, 2023

After fire, Gorham dairy farm rebuilds for a new generation

An electrical blaze destroyed a 200-year-old barn and forced the family that runs Flaggy Meadow Farm to question what its future would be.
Published
January 7, 2023

Commentary: Our farmers need all the help they can get – that includes pesticides

Legislating against chemical agents regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency imperils already-struggling growers.

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Published
January 4, 2023

A mix of modern and historic at Cherry Hill Farm in Gorham

A state-of-the art cow barn is going up next to the restored and reassembled 200-year-old barn at the agricultural heritage preserve.
Published
January 1, 2023

New research lab could give Maine an edge in fight against PFAS contamination chemicals

The University of Maine plans to create a lab to support research that could help farmers with contaminated soils and crops.
Published
December 28, 2022

Historic Walnut Crest Farm in Gorham preserves land for future

Dale and Betty Rines enter an agreement with Maine Farmland Trust to forever protect 144 acres from development.
Published
December 27, 2022

Chaga farming in Maine is on the fringe of being a multi-billion dollar industry

Livermore Falls couple develop unique mushroom enterprise with international connection.
Published
December 27, 2022

New year, new upgrades in store for Cultivating Community farm

A solar power project will begin soon at Falmouth Land Trust's Hurricane Valley Farm, where more than 50 families of New Mainers grow food, and a fundraising campaign is underway to renovate a dilapidated barn.