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Maine farmers raising turkeys in record numbers

The number of live turkey poults being brought into the state is up 30 percent in the last year.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige November 19, 2017November 16, 2017

Sustainable-meat growers use the whole hog, and your Thanksgiving stuffing may benefit.

Hoop houses keep the veggies just warm enough to make it through the most brutal cold of the year in Maine.

Maine’s craft distillers are working with local farmers to use Maine-grown ingredients in their spirits.

It’s all in the dirt.

The James Beard Foundation notes that Maine’s 1st District congresswoman has sponsored bills to boost organic research and reduce food waste.

by CHRISTINE BURNS RUDALEVIGE October 15, 2017October 18, 2017

Locally harvested rice becomes part of a delish main dish.

The newly christened Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment hopes to lead the way in the field of regenerative agriculture.

by Sean Turley October 11, 2017October 10, 2017

Longer on the tree equals better in the mouth.

Jean Koons has about 40 milk-producing goats at Koons Farm in Sidney, and their artisan cheeses were showcased as part of Maine Open Creamery Day.