This letter to the editor originally appeared in the Bangor Daily News. As president of the Maine Farm Bureau and the co-owner of a small farm in Unity, I can honestly say this has been a tumultuous session in Augusta for Maine farmers. In total, the bureau kept a close eye on 143 bills… Read more >
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Maine Farm Bureau statement on the signing of LD 351, “An Act To Ensure Accuracy in the Labeling of Maine Meat and Poultry”
Contact: Krysta West Director of Communications and Outreach Maine Farm Bureau Association Office: (207) 622-4111 Maine Farm Bureau statement on the signing of LD 351, “An Act To Ensure Accuracy in the Labeling of Maine Meat and Poultry” “We are pleased that Governor Mills signed this important legislation into law and are excited for the… Read more >
Farming in the Digital Age
This letter to the editor originally appeared in the Bangor Daily News. In today’s digital age, it has become easier than ever before for farmers in rural areas to tap into markets beyond their immediate communities and connect directly with consumers to sell their goods at retail rates. But unfortunately there are still many… Read more >
Action Alert: Contact your legislators today to OPPOSE LD 795!
It is critical that legislators hear from real farmers about how this will negatively impact the agricultural industry and food safety in Maine. Last week the Maine Senate engrossed LD 795, RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Right to Food, following a series of votes that fell largely along… Read more >
‘Right to food’ legislation should be canned
Originally published by the Bangor Daily News. Fifteen years ago a friend taught me how to extend the life of my garden by canning basic jams, jellies and pickles. Since then, I have spent a lot of time researching best practices and expanding my knowledge to include water bath canning and pressure canning of everything… Read more >
Executive Director Julie Ann Smith on GHRT
Our Executive Director, Julie Ann Smith, joined the George Hale Ric Tyler Show on Friday, June 14 to discuss the pitfalls of LD 795, “Resolution, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Right to Food.”
Action Alert: Contact your legislators today to OPPOSE LD 420
Last week the Maine Legislature’s Taxation Committee voted on party lines in support of LD 420, An Act to Amend the Maine Exclusion Amount in the Estate Tax. This bill, if enacted and signed by Governor Mills, would return the estate tax exclusion amount to $2 million from $5.7 million for estates of decedents dying… Read more >