4 years ago
Traditional spring product may provide some health perks
Maine is the nation’s third largest producer of a botanical product that not only gets its own weekend, but is credited with a number of health benefits.
Agriculture
4 years ago
Urban Agriculture eligibility extended to Presque Isle and Caribou
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service recently announced its new Urban Agriculture initiative, and some producers in Northern Maine may be eligible to participate.
4 years ago
Maine Forest Service launches Browntail Moth Awareness Month
The Maine Forest services has designated this February as Browntail Moth Awareness Month statewide to encourage people to take advantage of the dormant season of the insect and join together to reduce impacts from browntail moth.
4 years ago
UMaine chefs show Region Two students how to serve locally grown meals
In the kitchen of Houlton’s Region Two School of Applied Technology, culinary students Ciera Dignan and Leana Caswell prepare a delicious apple crisp, using a mixture of Macoun and Empire red apples, oatmeal, cranberries, maple sugar, whole wheat flour and cinnamon.
4 years ago
Local farm to begin winter market season
Micmac Farms will host biweekly winter markets on Saturdays, beginning Oct. 23 and going through Dec. 18.
4 years ago
UMPI agriculture students benefit from knowledge of local farming business experts
Students in UMPI’s agricultural science and agribusiness program are learning from real-life experts just how much modern technology will impact their bottom lines as farmers.
5 years ago
Extension plans annual meeting
The executive board members of the Aroostook County Extension Association invite the community to the Aroostook County Extension Association’s annual meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14.
5 years ago
The ‘country gentlemen’ starting a sustainable food movement in Aroostook
Blake Harvey and Michael Smith are on a mission to bring farm fresh foods and products to the dinner tables of people throughout Aroostook County and beyond.
5 years ago
SAD 1 School Farm should see good apple and honey season
Though drought threatened and late summer brought warm temperatures, the 25 apple varieties at the SAD 1 School Farm are growing swiftly and showing signs of a strong yield.
5 years ago
USDA accepting applications to help cover costs for organic certification
Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program are due Nov. 1.
