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PublishedJanuary 3, 2021
Farmers lose hope – and money – in race to build Maine’s hemp market
Marijuana's non-psychotropic cousin was supposed to be a cash crop for Maine farmers, but it hasn't worked out like that for most.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2021
Growing, planting and planning in 2020 for Little Ridge FarmDrop
The new virtual farmers' market in Lisbon added vendors and customers after it launched in April. Keena Tracy hopes a new marketing grant will expand on that momentum in 2021.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2020
Lewiston’s New Roots farm receives $80,000 in grants
The funds will help the Somali Bantu owners of the cooperative farm purchase the 30 acres of farmland they are currently leasing.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2020
China farmer trades greenhouse frame for Vassalboro farmer’s pig to be named later
Former school mates and longtime friends barter for what they need, a greenhouse frame now for pork later.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2020
Chellie Pingree touted by progressives for U.S. secretary of agriculture
Maine's 1st District U.S. House member among a few possible picks eyed by President-elect Joe Biden
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PublishedOctober 27, 2020
Lewiston-Auburn ‘local foods’ initiative looks to generate momentum
The "community action plan" includes projects such as like securing a permanent year-round location for the Lewiston Farmers' Market and developing a cooperatively-owned neighborhood grocery store in the Tree Streets neighborhood.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2020
Maine-based cooperatives receive $625,000 in federal funds
The money will provide support for several Lewiston-area organizations.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2020
Vegan Kitchen: A decade on, Melanie Joy’s book on carnism still casts a big shadow
'Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism' has been updated, and it's as relevant as ever.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2020
Wales land opens ‘world of possibilities’ for Somali Bantu farmers
An organization hopes to purchase the 104-acre farm by this month.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2020
Chellie Pingree aims to transform American agriculture
From an island in Maine, the 1st Congressional District Democrat is pushing a measure to make the nation's farming carbon neutral and more sustainable.
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