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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.
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Money talks: From pitch contests to grants, how some Maine startups are becoming fundraising stars
Updated: November 28, 2022Some Maine startups are racking up pitch-off wins before going on to other fundraising, while others prefer more specialized accelerator programs and grants.
Updated: November 28, 2022
Deck the pitch decks: Christmas tree farm wins inaugural Skowhegan business-pitch contest
November 14, 2022Matt Quinn of the Cornville Christmas Tree Company LLC won $5,000 in the inaugural event by Main Street Skowhegan.
November 14, 2022
Company that supplies mushroom farms quintuples its space with Lewiston deal
Updated: November 14, 2022Maine Cap ‘N Stem Mushroom Co., which started in a 200-square-foot basement, is now planning expansion into a 75,600-square-foot building in Lewiston.
Updated: November 14, 2022
Maine brewery and aquaculture firm ranked among U.S. ‘brands that matter’
Updated: October 26, 2022Atlantic Sea Farms, of Biddeford, and Portland-based Allagash Brewing Co., on the Fast Company list of 144 brands that matter, were also listed among 18 community-minded brands.
Updated: October 26, 2022
Nonprofit leader named executive director of Land for Good
Updated: October 21, 2022Mick Weltman's career has focused on environmental issues and sustainability, smart growth, women's health and international economic development.
Updated: October 21, 2022
$5M in grants available to help Maine tech startups expand
Updated: October 21, 2022The funding represents the second round of grants from the Pandemic Recovery for an Innovative Maine Economy, or PRIME Fund, administered by the Maine Technology Institute.
Updated: October 21, 2022
Augusta lab triples space, looks to hire in growing field
October 19, 2022A soil-health testing company is expanding to accommodate increasing demand in the science of climate-smart farming.
October 19, 2022
Australian soil sequestration firm expands in SoPo
Updated: October 7, 2022Greater Portland has the ability to attract talent from Boston’s biotech hub and internationally, says the company chief. Fungal organisms can capture carbon harnessed by agricultural plants, ultimately stabilizing it in the soil.
Updated: October 7, 2022
Collins, King urge federal milk pricing system review
October 3, 2022The plea comes as the number of dairy farms continues to decline nationwide and in Maine.
October 3, 2022Ag businesses ask legislators for help with labor shortage
October 3, 2022“Maine’s farms need harvesting and our cows need milking,” said ag leaders, who are calling for a path to permanent residency for undocumented immigrants and improvements to the H-2A program.
October 3, 2022
Contractor shortages, increased costs push out fundraising goals for midcoast farms
September 27, 2022The goal of the $3 million campaign is to provide critical new infrastructure and equipment. But there were challenges in attracting bids and securing a contractor.
September 27, 2022
With Common Ground fair kicking off, food producers announce plans for PFAS relief fund
September 22, 2022Money will go toward testing, short-term income replacement, and infrastructure adaptations to help PFAS-impacted farms remain viable.
September 22, 2022
Freeport agriculture nonprofit to lead $35M rollout of ‘climate smart’ farming practices
September 22, 2022Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment was one of 70 organizations chosen and was the only Maine-based recipient. David Herring, executive director, outlined early plans in an interview with Mainebiz.
September 22, 2022
Pixelle paper mill in Jay to close, affecting 230 workers
Updated: September 21, 2022The mill has endured significant business and financial challenges, compounded by the 2020 rupture of one of its pulp digesters and catastrophic damage.
Updated: September 21, 2022
Cross-laminated timber demonstration project aims to expand forest market
Updated: September 19, 2022Projects include steam energy from wood biomass and pyrolysis units to produce wood biomass, with the goal of expanding markets for Maine’s forest products.
Updated: September 19, 2022
Appalachian Mountain Club buys 27,000-acre Piscataquis County forest for $18.5M
September 15, 2022Acquisition of the 27,000-acre forest Pleasant River Headwaters Forest in Piscataquis County is expected to preserve outdoor recreation and forestry industry opportunities as well as habitat.
September 15, 2022
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