ME: Rural/Farming
Effort continues to ensure state minimum wage for ME farmworkers
Legislation proposed by Maine Gov. Janet Mills would ensure thousands of farmworkers are eligible to receive the state minimum wage. Current law …
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 …
ME Farm Workers Denied Minimum Wage
Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a bill to pay Maine farmworkers the state's minimum wage, but labor groups say the fight isn't over. They plan to keep …
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 …
ME Farmworkers Strive for Minimum Wage, Right to Unionize
Lawmakers in Maine are considering legislation to improve the wages and working conditions of thousands of farmworkers. Current law requires …
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 …
Network of Young Farmers Provides Mental Health Supports
Young farmers in the United States face extensive structural barriers affecting their mental health, according to a new survey from the National …
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…
Wabanaki Nations Seek Tribal Sovereignty from Maine
Leaders of the Wabanaki Nations are asking Maine lawmakers to recognize tribal sovereignty and help ensure a better economic future for their youth…
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 Farmers Seek Help with 'Forever Chemicals' Contamination
Lawmakers in Maine are considering a bill to compensate farmers for the widespread use of state-sanctioned PFAS, or "forever chemicals" on their land…
Maine’s Small Farmers See Benefits from USDA Census
Maine's small farmers are encouraged to complete the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture census to ensure they have a voice in federal decisions …