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PublishedMarch 25, 2025
Sweet treats, baby animals, more enthrall visitors at Black Acres Farm
Saturday, March 22, was the first day of Maine Maple Sunday weekend and dozens of guests toured the sap house and barn of Black Acres Farm in Wilton.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2025
Ducklings, a sign of spring
Signs of spring include chicks and ducklings for sale at local businesses.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2025
Local farmers anxious amid growing concerns over federal funding freeze
Old Crow Ranch in Durham could be forced to abandon solar project to power their farm.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2025
Maine is a proving ground for commercial chaga farming
With 9,000 acres of forest seeded with chaga mushroom spores, the first harvest of an expected 350,000 pounds is three-and-a-half years away.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2025
Maine body movement expert teaches farmworkers how to avoid injury
Freeport-based consultant Cynthia Flores helps farmers and their employees reduce injuries that cost the U.S. about $11.3 billion annually.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2025
Closure of Turner egg farm will affect local farms
While organic dairy farmers have relied on hen manure from the facility as a more economical way to fertilize their crops, the closure may result in fewer eggs available for consumers.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2025
Tradition continues differently at JEFFA Family Farm in Jay
Owners of the former apple orchard on Route 133 in Jay are now selling their own eggs and meat along with products from Maine farms.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2024
Kingfield Elementary’s 10th annual harvest meal a testament to community and student learning
The 10th annual Harvest Meal at Kingfield Elementary School brought together 150 community members to celebrate the students' garden work and featured a variety of soups, salads, and activities, showcasing the importance of hands-on learning and community collaboration.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2024
New bill would pay farmers to put rentals on their land
The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Angus King, would give certain rural property owners two grants of up to $100,000 each to build rental housing.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2024
Livermore Falls animal-dog control ordinance on hold pending state review
The proposed ordinance would govern livestock in town, provide guidelines for animal welfare.
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