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Mars Hill potato farmer chosen for nat'l ad campaign
May 15, 2009Darrell McCrum, co-owner of the largest potato farm in Maine, was in New York City this week as part of a national Frito Lay ad campaign.
'Farm to Neighbor' program aims to fill void left by USDA cuts
August 18, 2025A Maine collaborative formed in May in reaction to cuts to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's local food purchasing agreement.
August 18, 2025
Made in Maine: Pancake mix made in Skowhegan
Updated: July 28, 2025Maine Grains pancake mixes feature organic wheat, organic buckwheat, organic spelt, organic rye, organic malted barley, and organic corn in three different pancake mix flavors.
Updated: July 28, 2025
In Aroostook County, $3M renovation of R&D farm could speed potato innovations
Updated: July 21, 2025A $3 million renovation includes a new lab, DNA and imaging equipment and drone monitors to accelerate development of potato varieties, which typically takes years.
Updated: July 21, 2025
Aroostook County potato-related businesses get a boost with new tax credits
July 7, 2025LD 1951 extends tax credits to both a potato processing facility in Washburn and a new potato chip plant under construction in Limestone.
July 7, 2025
Midcoast meat snacks maker brings home the bacon in 'Greenlight Maine' season finale
July 6, 2025Newcastle-based Singing Pastures plans to use its $25,000 prize money to fund a new website ahead of a rebrand and expansion.
July 6, 2025-
Gorham will again offer capital expenditure grants for businesses and farms
July 2, 2025The competitive grant program is designed to help businesses fund a single capital purchase — such as equipment, technology or facility upgrades — that will help drive expansion, increase production or enhance market reach.
July 2, 2025
Maine farm collaborative gets $99k grant to help fill federal funding gap
June 26, 2025Food support organizations are looking to fill a gap left by the loss of $1.25 million in USDA funding earlier this year.
June 26, 2025
Building Business: Estabrook’s expands production with high-tech greenhouse in Pownal
Updated: June 30, 2025Yarmouth-based Estabrook’s nursery and garden centers has completed a state-of-the-art commercial greenhouse in Pownal.
Updated: June 30, 2025
Friday Food Insider: Bye-bye, Dizzy Birds in Biddeford and u-pick season at Limerick farm
June 25, 2025The Biddeford comfort food restaurant recently closed after six years in business, while Libby & Son U-Picks in Limerick has closed for the season due to financial challenges.
June 25, 2025
Maine food producers and farms get USDA funding for equipment
June 10, 2025Recipients include brewers, oyster growers and specialty producers, with award amounts ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.
June 10, 2025
Start spreading the 'moos': Mills kicks off Maine Dairy Month
Updated: June 9, 2025Maine is home to more than 130 dairy farms that care for herds of dairy cows, goats and sheep and that steward 700,000 acres of farmland.
Updated: June 9, 2025
Wabanaki nonprofit acquires 245-acre farm in Waldo County as food hub
Updated: June 6, 2025The site offers the organization an enduring setting to cultivate traditional crops, steward natural resources and host cultural and educational programming.
Updated: June 6, 2025
Estabrook's new greenhouse couples vast space with state-of-the-art systems
May 28, 2025Yarmouth-based Estabrook's is expanding production capacity with a 55,000-square-foot greenhouse just completed on 16 acres in Pownal.
May 28, 2025
Report says Maine land trusts have preserved nearly 3 million acres — and much of it remains taxable
Updated: May 27, 2025Maine’s 80-plus land trusts have conserved nearly 15% of Maine’s land base, supporting the outdoor economy, land-based industries, climate resilience and public infrastructure.
Updated: May 27, 2025
Reacting to federal funding cuts, Maine food-support organizations launch fundraiser
May 12, 2025Seven farms and food entities have come together to form a statewide collaborative fundraising initiative, in the wake of federal funding cuts.
May 12, 2025
Preparing for the future: Two family businesses managing succession
Updated: May 5, 2025Each of the businesses Mainebiz talked with — S.W. Collins and McDougal Orchards — are over 100 years old and have successfully transitioned through multiple generations.
Updated: May 5, 2025
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