Maine Potato Board

Maine Potato Board

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The Maine Potato Board was created in 1986 by an act of the Maine Legislature for the purpose of establishing a cohesive framework for effective leadership within the potato industry.

The Board is an information and advisory resource for Maine’s potato growers, dealers, and processors, as well as the general public on all matters relating to potatoes in Maine.

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New Potato Variety - Caribou Russet - released by Maine Potato Board and the University of Maine
March 13, 2015

New Potato Variety - Caribou Russet - released by Maine Potato Board and the University of Maine

The University of Maine and the Maine Potato Board have released a new potato variety, Caribou Russet.
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Maine potato field near Fort Fairfield early in the season
July 28, 2014

Maine Potato Board: Maine potato crop looking wonderful

Officials with the Maine Potato Board said Monday that weeks of heat and sunshine in July have done wonders for this year’s potato growing season.
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June 16, 2014

President signs into law revisions to the EPA rules supporting Maine Farmers

President Obama signed into law revisions to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules that ease compliance for farms across Maine.
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Maine potato growers take hit on price in new contract
May 08, 2014

Maine potato growers take hit on price in new contract

Farmers in Aroostook, Maine brace for a tough year as processors pay less and reduce orders by as much as 20 percent.
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