Congress has passed deep cuts to food assistance and other programs that support farmers, adding uncertainty to an already uncertain industry.
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Maine has a thriving industry of home bakers
The state has fewer restrictions than most others on selling foods made at home.
It’s farmers market season in Maine. Here’s what to expect
In central and southern Maine, farmers markets are starting to supply early crops and gather excitement about extending the growing season.
Farms in central and western Maine at or near peak for summer growing season
This summer has been much better than 2023 for crop yields in most places, but heat and humidity are taking a toll for some.
Agriculture is a growing part of Maine’s economy despite fewer farms, farmland and farmers
Rising production costs, climate change and an aging population of farmers ready to retire are among the challenges facing the agriculture sector in Maine.
Bethel Farmer’s Market opens Saturday; Greenwood’s moves outdoors
Farmers from many Western Maine towns including Norway, Albany, Sumner, Waterford, and Rumford sell at the popular farmers’ markets.