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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 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 ...
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]
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 ...
Cavendish Farms is a Canadian food processing company and subsidiary of the J. D. Irving group of companies.Its headquarters are in Dieppe, New Brunswick and potato processing plants in New Annan, Prince Edward Island, Lethbridge, Alberta, and Jamestown, North Dakota, and an appetizer plant in Wheatley, Ontario. [1]
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 ...
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]
Kennebec is a medium- to late-maturing white potato. It was bred by the USDA and selected by Presque Isle Station, Maine, in 1941. Kennebec is not under plant variety protection. This fast-growing variety has high yields. It maintains good quality in storage [1] and is grown for both fresh market use and for potato chip manufacturing.