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PublishedJanuary 5, 2020
Arundel farmer denied aid in ‘forever chemicals’ nightmare
His century-old operation devastated by PFAS contamination, Fred Stone says a federal safety net won't help him recoup losses.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2019
New hemp rules would raise fees, change calculations for THC thresholds
The state's proposal would double the per-acre cost for farmers and change the way the psychoactive element of hemp is measured.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2019
Maine hemp farmers fear proposed rule change could cost them their crop
Under the proposed standards, 27% of Mainers farming hemp in 2019 would have tested 'hot' for exceeding allowable THC levels in their plants.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2019
Federal funding helps foster ‘regenerative farming’ in central Maine, officials say
A working group of about 20 recommended keeping the funding percentages the same at a Tuesday meeting in Whitefield.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2019
Maine milk producers holding their own in face of changing tastes
The bankruptcy of Dean Foods, the country's largest milk producer, could have some impact in Maine, where milk production and values have remained relatively stable for the last decade.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2019
Harvest of the Month program gets local food into Maine schools
Marketing program is meant to drive sales of school lunches, give schools assistance purchasing food locally, boost sales for farmers.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2019
Out-of-state hemp now allowed in Maine CBD market
For one month, Maine hemp farmers had the state's CBD-infused food market to themselves, but a law change has reopened it to out-of-state growers.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2019
Hopes for hemp farm in Whitefield wilt as bank and insurer cut farmers loose
Farming hemp is legal under state and federal law, but many in the banking and insurance industries still consider it too hot to handle.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2019
New credit union for Maine food producers opens for business
Maine Harvest Federal Credit Union promises to offer a previously unavailable source of financing for the state’s small farms and food businesses.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2019
As interest in local apples soars, so does passion for good cider
Good cider is often compared to good wine. As Maine cider makers diversify their product and celebrate the flavor and variety of local apples, could our state become the Napa of hard cider?
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