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Higher expenses and avian flu fears are causing some Maine turkey farmers to reconsider their flocks this season.

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Maine has an aging farming population, so this new program aims to introduce agricultural interest to kids across the state

Scott Greaney has been working to process turkeys with his family, friends and a local Amish family, capping his fourth decade at his farm.

Scott Greaney has been working to process turkeys with his family, friends and a local Amish family, capping his fourth decade at his farm.

Scott Greaney has been working to process turkeys with his family, friends and a local Amish family, capping his fourth decade at his farm.

Scott Greaney has been working to process turkeys with his family, friends and a local Amish family, capping his fourth decade at his farm.

Customers around Maine are purchasing turkeys earlier this season, and some farmers say they're selling out of birds way before Thanksgiving

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (MDACF) will offer two free webinars for producers interested in selling packaged meat and poultry direct to consumers. The session for livestock producers is Jan. 20; for poultry producers, the session is Jan 21. Both webinars are scheduled for 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Topics include market options and time of sale, inspections and licensing, processing and value-added products. Speakers ...

University of Maine Wed, 12/23/2020 - 12:00pm University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry will offer two free webinars for producers interested in selling packaged meat and poultry direct to consumers. The session for livestock producers is Jan. 20; for poultry producers, the session is Jan 21. Both webinars are scheduled for 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Topics include market options and time of sale, inspections and licensing, ...