With upcoming farm bill, Mainers want help securing local food systems
Big commodity farms usually reap much of the farm bill's rewards. But Maine farmers said they need more support.
Source: bangordailynews.com
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Pingree pushes for climate-friendly addition to 2023 Farm Bill
The Maine Democrat is proposing legislation that would help farms and food systems reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
Source: pressherald.com
Local farmer, land trust team up to donate 2 tons of blueberries
With help from a local farmer, Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust donated over 4,000 pounds of frozen blueberries to organizations that fight the growing problem of food insecurity.
Source: pressherald.com
USDA Undersecretary touts organic farming to mitigate climate change
In a visit to Maine on Monday, the second-ranking official in the U.S. Department of Agriculture promoted incentives to assist small and mid-size farmers to adopt more climate-friendly techniques.
Source: wmtw.com
Chellie Pingree, USDA undersecretary tout funding to help Maine farmers mitigate climate change
Chellie Pingree says some of the new funds from the USDA, announced June 1, will support organic farming practices that can mitigate the climate impacts on agriculture and help farmers adapt.
Source: mainepublic.org