• Published

  July 6, 2018
  

  Facing legal problems, head of farmers group for veterans steps down

  Jerry Ireland, the controversial founder of United Farmer Veterans of Maine, said his problems were harming the organization's progress.

• Published

  July 1, 2018
  

  Candidate or not, a Maine veterans’ advocate raises red flags

  Increasingly erratic behavior, charges of animal cruelty and other run-ins with the law have sparked concern about Swanville farmer Jerry Ireland, who may or may not be vying for a seat in the House.

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  May 25, 2018
  

  Farmer pleads not guilty to animal cruelty in pigs’ deaths

  Police say Jerry Ireland killed and buried a dozen malnourished pigs before animal welfare agents could inspect them.

• Published

  April 2, 2018
  

  Swanville farmer accused of shooting his pigs before planned state inspection

  Officials suspect Jerry Ireland, the founder of United Farmer Veterans of Maine, killed the animals to hide evidence that they were emaciated from lack of food.

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