7 ‘Say What?!?’ facts about Maine bees

Maine is home to hundreds of species. YOU can give them a boost. (Yes, YOU!) And the state's watching for Murder Hornets. Better beelieve it.

7 ‘Say What?!?’ facts about Maine bees

Maine is home to hundreds of species. YOU can give them a boost. (Yes, YOU!) And the state's watching for Murder Hornets. Better beelieve it.

Spring lambs ready for their bottle

Maine farmers see more business, face uncertain future because of COVID-19

While some farmers are seeing an increase in business from shoppers looking for grocery alternatives, some see COVID-19 as a harbinger of tough times ahead.

As coronavirus spread changes life, central Mainers rediscovering what local farms have to offer

Central Maine farmers are finding new customers and demand, while wondering what impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on the industry in the future.

Many area farms selling food directly to consumers

Meats, eggs, milk, vegetables, fruits, cheese, honey among offerings.

Without restaurants to buy their goods, farmers turn to consumers

A Waldoboro cheesemaker made a spreadsheet of Maine farms and what they have to sell. Before you could say local lamb, University of Maine Cooperative Extension turned it into a website.

Working: Microgreens could be big for Sabattus farmers

Eli's Homestead farmers are diving into microgreens, little nutrient-packed sprouts that can grow indoors year-round.

Maine abandons plan to double per-acre fees on hemp farmers

Strict new state THC limits have also been dropped, but new federal guidelines will still go into effect on Oct. 1.

WinterBrook Farm: All fiber all the time