Maine agriculture
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2022
Wolfe’s Neck Center receives $35 million federal grant to boost climate-smart agriculture
The five-year award will let the group lead a national alliance dedicated to improving soil health.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2022
Rare livestock breeds gain popularity in Maine
Proponents of 'heritage breeds' say the animals offer unique genetics that help them to resist heat, to forage and to guard against parasites.
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PublishedJune 20, 2022
Maine business group seeks rare deal to export ‘cape shark’ to Cuba
Although U.S. export to the Caribbean's largest island is rare, the Maine delegation's leader is a seasoned veteran of Cuban trade and one of few Americans with an export license.
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PublishedJune 9, 2022
Proposed federal grants would help remove PFAS from rural water supplies
The Healthy H2O Act would help rural areas that rely on well water tests and treat for so-called forever chemicals.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2022
Legislative panel OKs $100 million PFAS relief fund for farmers
The money could be used to cover remediation efforts, crop losses, farm buyouts and long-term health care needs.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2022
Our View: It’s time to ask, what is the dairy industry worth to Maine?
With the future uncertain, Maine must show its support.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2021
UMaine to establish farm-to-school institute
Federal funding will help pay for the new institute to connect schools in the state with locally grown food and help educate rural students about nutrition.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2021
Maine launches $20 million grant program for food infrastructure
The new Agricultural Infrastructure Investment Program relies on federal funds and will be administered through the state Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2021
Truck hauling 50 beehives crashes in Gardiner, police say
Authorities charged a Farmingdale man with operating under the influence after his car crossed the centerline and hit the commercial vehicle carrying bees.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2021
Goat a hankering for cheese? Open Creamery Day is Sunday
Sunflower Farm in Cumberland is on the tour, with goat yoga, goat visits, live music and a farmers market.