Photo: Getting the job done in Turner

Cows fed hemp produced milk with marijuana compound, researchers say

But supporters remain hopeful the plant could eventually be approved for use in animal feed.

Local couple lends a hand to the farming community

Justin Triquet and Nicole Leroux are investing in their community in several ways, from fixing up old farms to planting chaga mushrooms.

August rains eased drought, but parched areas remain

Less than half of the state was experiencing drought conditions as of Aug. 30, down from 72 percent just over a month ago.

Maine Local Living School teaches how to be in relationship with land

While visitors can learn about sustainability and self-sufficiency, founder Chris Knapp wishes most that people leave the Maine Local Living School in Temple with gratitude for connections, relationships and living beings of all kinds.

Gov. Mills announces agriculture infrastructure investment grants

Six area farms and food processors awarded $2.5 million in grants.

Photo: Working the garden beat

Bates College intern works with local farmers harvesting beets Friday in Lewiston.

Coastal Maine enters severe drought conditions as dry weather continues

Eight counties on the coast have gone from moderate to severe drought status since last week, according to the latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Auburn Fire Department provides water for local dairy farmer in need

With a nearly dry well, it must have felt like bovine intervention to one Auburn dairy farmer when the fire department agreed to let him fill his water tanks.

More than half of Maine in moderate drought

The worsening conditions mean increased costs for farmers and their customers, but there's a silver lining for fans of Maine blueberries.