Kids hard at work selling peaches and other goods at The Farm on Hammond Hill on Hammond Road in Farmington.
Maine agriculture
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Black Acres Farm in Wilton connects people with their food on Maine Open Farm Day
Black Acres Farm in Wilton is one of several area farms that participated in Maine Open Farm Day on Sunday so people could connect with where their food comes from.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Photos: Large and sweet, blueberries can be found at Wilton farm
Thistle Moon Farmstead [formerly Wilton Blueberry Farm] has a promising crop of highbush blueberries to pick plus other products for purchase.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Photos: Blueberries harvested in Wilton
Thistle Moon Farm in Wilton is expanding beyond highbush blueberries, adding flowers and more to its offerings.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
U.S. agriculture chief announces $4 million for Maine solar projects
Small businesses, including farms, will receive federal money to install rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects, low-energy lighting, and heat pump systems and to help to advance clean energy projects.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Farms in central and western Maine at or near peak for summer growing season
This summer has been much better than 2023 for crop yields in most places, but heat and humidity are taking a toll for some.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
L. Herbert ‘Bussie’ York of Farmington is remembered as ‘icon’ and community leader
Family, friends, colleagues and officials pay tribute to longtime farmer.
Posted inMaine
Watch: After a record-breaking day for the Monmouth Fair, a gloomy Saturday brings out the women for Woodsman’s Day
In a record-breaking year for the Monmouth Fair, about seven women turned out to compete in Saturday’s Woodsman’s Day events.
Posted inFood, Maine, News
Fruit flies end strawberry season early for some Maine farms
Warm weather caused the invasive spotted wing drosophila population to swell sooner than usual. A small fruits specialist remains hopeful raspberry and blueberry farmers will be able to control the fly.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business
Watch: Leeds vineyard blooming like never before at budding business
WillowsAwake Winery looks for bountiful harvest with more vines coming into full production.