We should be doing all we can to help Maine farmers succeed. Some state lawmakers are attempting the opposite. From tariffs to climate and policy challenges, it seems like farmers in Maine are ...

Not only is this a significant loss in food but also a significant loss in markets for local farms. The Local Food for Schools program has also been cut. Maine was supposed to receive $2.8 million ...

“If this bill were to pass, it would be devastating for farmers,” said Courtney Hammond, owner of Lynch Hill Farms in Harrington and a member ... Potatoes, one of Maine’s largest crops, could also be ...

The Division of Animal and Plant Health certifies seed potatoes in Maine to control the level of regulated pests in Maine's potato industry. Certification is a three step process: Inspection of seed ...

She’s worried tariffs could force some farms to close. “A trade war with our neighbors, like Canada, will absolutely hurt Maine dairy farmers and could have a detrimental effect on our greater ...

Maine potato growers have dealt with storage and shipping difficulties having pulled a record harvest from the ground, but the bumper crop also means more spuds are going to markets across the country ...

MACHIAS, Maine — The threat of PFAS contamination—often referred to as “forever chemicals ... One of those efforts is taking root in Machias, where hemp is emerging as a promising ally in ...