Maine’s Agriculture Commissioner Amanda Beal joins our panel to discuss how the pandemic has affected Maine’s agriculture industry, and what is being done to help farms across the state get through the crisis. We’ll also hear from a number of farmers on how they have adapted to the challenges, and what the future outlook is for agriculture in Maine.
Guests
Amanda Beal, commissioner, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sarah Alexander, executive director, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association
Hannah Carter (call-in), dean, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Colleen Hanlon-Smith (call-in), co-owner of Daybreak Grower’s Alliance in Waldo County
Jenni Tilton-Flood (call-in), dairy farmer, Flood Brothers Farm in Clinton
Resources
- Record dry weather in Portland region further complicates farming
- 10 Of Maine’s Agricultural Fairs Cancel For 2020
- Corrections Department To Buy Surplus Food From Restaurants In Counties With Delayed Opening Plans
- Already in an unpredictable business, farmers face more uncertainties than ever
- COVID-19 Disrupted The Meat Supply Chain. Proposal Would Let Local Processors Step Up To The Plate
- Anticipating farm labor shortages, Maine ad campaign targets newly unemployed
- Maine Farms Scavenger Hunt
- Maine Farm and Seafood Products Directory
- Maine Farm and Seafood Products Directory Submission
