Rep. Pingree’s bill aims to help Maine hemp growers

Maine's struggling hemp industry would benefit from relaxed rules on potency limits.

Maine’s prime farmland is being lost to solar. Is ‘dual use’ the answer?

Farmland, with its open fields, southern exposure and well-drained soils, is typically one of the easiest and cheapest places to put a solar project.

Central Maine’s goats like to pig out on Christmas trees

Many farmers like to pitch old trees into animals' pens to give them something fresh and green during long, difficult winters

Winslow farm sees outpouring of support, donations after heifers killed by lightning

A GoFundMe campaign for Fortin Farm following the deaths of the animals Saturday has far surpassed its goal of $15,000.

The Mahoosuc art and agriculture tour is a success

Photo: Farm stand restocked in Sabattus

Lisa Laplante restocks after busy weekend of farmgoers purchasing corn, green beans, cucumbers and tomatoes.

Shortage of veterinarians for large animals a concern for farmers

Commitment and costs seen as complicating factors to getting services.

Couple venture into cranberry farming in Albany Township

Birch Bog Farm is one of a few certified as organic in Maine.

Lisbon greenhouse announces major expansion

Projected to be complete by 2026, the addition will increase Springworks' capacity by more than 20 times their current production.

Bill is most significant legislation for Black farmers since Civil Rights Act, experts say

The Senate-passed American Rescue Plan aims to compensate Black farmers for systemic racism.