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Maine Meat Purchasing Policy Addresses Antibiotic Resistance

Posted by MOFGApedia Editor on December 01, 2006

Once again, Maine leads the nation in adopting a policy that provides a preference for the purchase of meat produced without the use of antibiotics. The new purchasing policy was adopted to address the antibiotic resistance in human medicine. Growing evidence shows that use of antibiotic feed additives promotes development and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that can be transferred to people.

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Maine Farm Study

Posted by MOFGApedia Editor on September 01, 2005

Understanding the Dichotomy Between Industrial Agriculture and Sustainable Agriculture: Types and Characteristics of Maine Farms, by Stewart Smith, Pamela Bell and Andrew Files.

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New Data on Maine Agriculture Available

Posted by MOFGApedia Editor on June 01, 2004

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently released some preliminary Census of Agriculture statistics. Here are some comparisons between 1997 and 2002 data for Maine.

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Cooperation is Key to Promoting Maine Agriculture

Posted by MOFGApedia Editor on March 01, 2000

Robert Spear Agriculture Commissioner Bob Spear owns a dairy and vegetable farm with his brother and sons, and he’s a former state legislator. When he was appointed Agriculture Commissioner in 1999, he found a department “limited in financial resources” but with a “great group of knowledgeable employees.” His immediate job was to increase morale and support those employees.

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