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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augustus 15, 2011
Damp weather helps spread of late blight in Maine potato crop
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension says late blight sightings have been confirmed over the last month throughout Aroostook County and the Midcoast areas. Meanwhile, the Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association has received reports...From the archive
augustus 11, 2011
Late blight affects some Maine potato farmers amid rainy weather
The rainy spring and summer have put a damper on the Aroostook County potato growing season, but the head of the Maine Potato Board said Wednesday that the industry remains optimistic about this year’s crop. Don Flannery, executive director of the boa...From the archive
mei 18, 2011
Federal Plan to Limit Potatoes on School Menus Whips Up Supporters of this 'Gateway Vegetable'
Maine—Around here, you can find "Maine Potato Candy"—mashed potatoes rolled in coconut and dipped in chocolate—and potato donuts. A popular county fair offers wrestling matches in a vat of potatoes. In a state where spuds are the top agricult...From the archive
maart 02, 2011
Maine seed potato growers see limited opportunities in Thailand
A federal announcement that Maine seed potato producers can now ship their potatoes to Thailand likely won’t have a big impact on the industry.From the archive
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