His century-old operation devastated by PFAS contamination, Fred Stone says a federal safety net won’t help him recoup losses.
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Auburn’s new agricultural zone rules become law next week
The city is not expecting a flurry of new building permits.
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Maine hemp farmers fear proposed rule change could cost them their crop
Under the proposed standards, 27% of Mainers farming hemp in 2019 would have tested ‘hot’ for exceeding allowable THC levels in their plants.
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Auburn City Council passes agricultural zone changes
The rules dictating who can build a home in the city’s largest zone were passed during the City Council’s final meeting before a new council is sworn in next week.
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Auburn City Council tables agricultural zone amendments
A lengthy meeting marked by confusion ended with postponing a vote on the proposal until Dec. 2.
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Maine milk producers holding their own in face of changing tastes
The bankruptcy of Dean Foods, the country’s largest milk producer, could have some impact in Maine, where milk production and values have remained relatively stable for the last decade.
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Auburn City Council to vote on agricultural zone changes
Mayor Jason Levesque has said he wanted a vote before new councilors are sworn in next month.
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Hopes for hemp farm in Whitefield wilt as bank and insurer cut farmers loose
Farming hemp is legal under state and federal law, but many in the banking and insurance industries still consider it too hot to handle.
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Auburn officials to see results of Bates College agricultural zone study
The survey results have been a centerpiece of the city’s discussions over the future of the zone.
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New credit union for Maine food producers opens for business
Maine Harvest Federal Credit Union promises to offer a previously unavailable source of financing for the state’s small farms and food businesses.