ME: Sustainable Agriculture and Farming
Bill Aids Farmer Education to Tackle Impacts of Climate Change
New federal legislation aims to help farmers in Maine and elsewhere share their knowledge of conservation practices as they face an increasing number …
Cultivating Food and Community for Maine Immigrants
New immigrants in Maine are benefiting from an effort to improve access to traditional foods and farming practices. Presente! Maine, a Latino and …
Congress Aims to Remove Land Access Barriers for Young Farmers
New bipartisan legislation in Congress aims to fix the number one challenge facing the next generation of American farmers - access to land. The …
Grants Help ME Farmers, Processors Keep Milk Local
Dairy processors and farmers throughout Maine are eligible for grants to help them improve their operations as part of a growing movement to keep loca…
Lawmakers Consider Drought-Relief Measures for ME Farmers
Lawmakers in Maine are considering ways to help farmers develop long-term solutions to drought, which has plagued the state for the past three years…
Maine Seeks Proposals to Increase Access to Local Food
Maine is seeking proposals for a grant opportunity to support local food producers and production and assist low-income residents in accessing local f…
Law Bans Pesticides Seen as Harmful to Bees in Residential Landscapes
AUGUSTA, Maine -- A bill signed into law last week bans the use of neonicotinoids, neonics for short, in outdoor residential landscapes. The …
Fishing to Play Key Role in Next Decade of Conservation Efforts
BRUNSWICK, Maine -- Members of the Maine fishing industry are among those looking forward to having a seat at the table, to make progress toward the …
Governor's Bill Moves Maine Toward 100% Renewable Energy by 2050
AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine would take an ambitious turn to fight climate change with a new bill announced Tuesday by Gov. Janet Mills. The goals of LR 24…
Merging of Two Giants: Monsanto and Bayer Alarm Farmers
BANGOR, Maine – The German pharmaceutical and chemical company, Bayer, is known for aspirin, but it is also a key manufacturer of seeds and …
EPA's Clean Power Plan? Maine's Been There, Doing That
PORTLAND, Maine – Maine is sitting pretty and setting the pace when it comes to meeting the goals of the Environmental Protection Agency's …
Poll: Voters Want Action on Climate Crisis
PORTLAND, Maine – No matter which side of the political aisle they were on and no matter which way their elections went three weeks ago…