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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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Robbins Lumber’s 100-acre Hancock County mill may not stay a mill after selling to contractor
Updated: June 3, 2024The site presents redevelopment opportunities, said the buyer, who is meeting with the town, along with Hancock County and other local interests, to see what’s needed.
Updated: June 3, 2024
Maine Grains is creating a food-centered gathering place in downtown Skowhegan
Updated: May 27, 2024The Maine Grains building, in the former Somerset County prison, has become something of a business hub. And that role is now growing.
Updated: May 27, 2024
USDA planting zones recently changed, but Maine farmers already adapting
Updated: May 27, 2024About two-thirds of the state has slid to a warmer half zone since that last edition in 2012, according to the USDA. As the climate has changed, so have farming plans in Maine.
Updated: May 27, 2024
Charms of the farm: From goat hikes to flower festivals, Maine agritourism is thriving
Updated: May 27, 2024Agritourism is bringing fresh ideas and new people into one of Maine's oldest industries. For the public, the draws include overnight accommodations, guided hikes and themed events.
Updated: May 27, 2024
Food is the big winner in Top Gun, Tastemakers competitions
Updated: May 23, 2024From oyster growers to a maker of fruit snacks from apple cider remains, food businesses in Maine received cash awards that can play a big role for small companies looking to grow.
Updated: May 23, 2024
Making innovative forest products is focus of $1.6M grant for 3 Maine companies
Updated: May 17, 2024The grants will go to Treeline Inc. in Chester, Godfrey Forest Products LLC in Jay and Tanbark Molded Fiber Products in Saco.
Updated: May 17, 2024
Wyman’s receives inaugural award for sustainability from ClimateWork Maine
May 15, 2024The Milbridge-based producer of wild blueberries and blueberry products was honored as the first recipient of the Climate Performance Award from ClimateWork Maine.
May 15, 2024
USDA looks to jumpstart labor housing construction loan program for Maine farmers
Updated: May 13, 2024New housing construction and improvements are the goals of federal funding programs for year-round and seasonal domestic farmworkers.
Updated: May 13, 2024
After crippling storms, disaster relief could be on tap for loggers
May 10, 2024Loggers are excluded from disaster relief available to other industries. Proposed legislation would unlock federal assistance for damage from high winds, fire, flooding, insect infestation and drought.
May 10, 2024
Oyster grower takes top spot in Lewiston-Auburn entrepreneur pitch competition
Updated: May 9, 2024Founders of an oyster farm, a producer of goods using lavender buds, and a landscaping firm were recognized for their “spirit of innovation and perseverance.”
Updated: May 9, 2024
The 'eyes' have it: With dollars on the table, federal spud spat ends in a truce
Updated: May 6, 2024Bowing to bipartisan pressure led by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack has promised to keep the potato classified as a vegetable, not as a grain.
Updated: May 6, 2024
Vertical Harvest in Westbrook secures nearly $60M in financing
April 29, 2024Wyoming-based Vertical Harvest has secured almost $60 million in loans to help finish building the large-scale hydroponic farm in Westbrook.
April 29, 2024
While Maine is still known for lobster and potatoes, three new industries are rising
Updated: April 29, 2024In 1994, Maine was known for its fishing, farming and logging industries. However, times have changed and three new industries are on the rise.
Updated: April 29, 2024
Portland is a restaurant city, but it wasn’t always so
Updated: April 29, 2024In a special edition celebrating its 30th anniversary, Mainebiz looks at how the state's businesses and economy have changed over the past three decades. The culinary identity of Portland is one such transformation.
Updated: April 29, 2024
Panel will focus on how to use the Maine brand to market locally produced food
April 26, 2024The panel is part of a four-part series called Maine Food Future, whose mission is to develop an "action plan for economic growth, workforce development, future readiness and enhanced equity in Maine’s food industry," FocusMaine said.
April 26, 2024
$4.4M rehab of historic Rockport farms will improve access, restore home of Belted Galloways
April 18, 2024Dating back to the 1800s, the farms have failing infrastructure in need of constant repair. In addition to providing recreation, youth programs and food for local hunger relief, they support the oldest continually operated herd of Belted Galloway
April 18, 2024
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