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The development of the Caribou Russet comes as Maine’s potato production has stayed largely flat over the past two decades, growing about 1 percent between 2000 and 2022. ... when many growers ...
Founded in 1914, it is the largest (507 acres (205 ha) of the University of Maine's five experimental farms. [1] In January 2020, Potato Grower Magazine wrote that "over the last century-plus, much has been accomplished on that plot of land that has brought the entire North American potato industry into the future, while remaining steadfastly ...
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) certifies organic food and products throughout the State of Maine. It is a voluntary organization whose office is located in Unity, Maine. As of 2016, MOFGA certifies 480 producers and growers. [1]
Jim Gerritsen is an American farmer and activist from Maine.He is mostly known for his involvements in the politics of Organic Farming as the proponent of the same. [2] [3] Gerritsen is President of the Maine-based national trade organization Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA).
The business is asking for a $3 million grant to help fund a $6.8 million facility to produce, freeze and store frozen organic French fries and potato puffs, commonly known as tater tots. The ...
Apr. 25—Maine farmer Ryan Guerrette irrigated his 1,200 acres of potatoes in Caribou more often in the past few years, when more severe rain or drought conditions threatened the state's premier ...
Maine is home to over 100 summer farmers' markets and over 30 winter farmers' markets. [73] Northern Maine produces potato crops, second only to Idaho in the United States. [74] Because of this potatoes are very popular in Maine food and even an ingredient in sweets, like doughnuts and chocolate candy. Poutine is popular throughout Maine. [75]
WAGM-TV airs the complete CBS schedule; until 2013, the station signed off every night and thus did not show CBS News Up to the Minute. During the fall potato harvest (potatoes being the most important industry in the region), the annual Potato Picker's Special is aired weekdays at 5 a.m. for approximately three weeks beginning in September ...