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Recent Maine Potato News

John Deere Technology Day

Theriault Equipment sponsored a group of Aroostook young farmers on a trip to Cobbleskil, NY for exclusive John Deere training. Gary Nadeau went as the tour guide along with Dana Morrell (Dana Morrell...



Maine Potato Board Holds Annual Meeting

More than 300 people attended the Maine Potato Board annual meeting on March 22 in Presque Isle. Attendees were from all over the state, including growers and family members, industry-related business...



2013 Young Farmer of the Year Announced

Maine Potato Board Announces 2013 Young Farmer of the Year, Shawn Doyen.

The Maine Potato Board is pleased to announce the selection of the 2013 Young Farmer of the Year - Shawn Doyen of Willard C. Doyen & Sons Farm. Doyen lives in Mapleton with his wife Christi and their...



The Maine Potato Board Announces the 2012 Farm Family of the Year

Rudy Parent Family Of Hamlin Receives Maine Potato Industry Honor

Maine Potato Board is pleased to announce the 2012 Farm Family of the Year – the Rudy Parent family of Hamlin. Rudy, his wife Dinah, his son Jamie, and his brother Bill farm 1200 acres in the St. John...



Northern Maine Fair

Be sure to check out the Northern Maine Fair in late July and early August.  A resurgence of focus on agriculture over the past several years makes this a "must attend" for those in...



And Our Thoughts Turn To Food...

Two food items in answer to questions.  First, a number of people have asked for the recipe for the potato doughnuts which the Maine Agri-Women distributed at the State House during Ag Day activities. ...



How Do You Make Potato Salad?

We're asking for you to take a second and answer our poll, a very informal yet timely poll about potato salad, as we're entering the summer picnic and barbeque season...all of which cry out for at least...



Haines Manufacturing Recognized

Haines Manufacturing in Presque Isle was honored recently at the Maine Potato Board annual meeting as out-going president Brandon Roope presented the company with the President's Award.The company specializes...



LaJoie Growers Earn PTZ Designation

LaJoie Growers, LLC, a fifth generation farming operation based in Van Buren, has earned Maine Pine Tree Development Zone certification.  The Northern Maine Development Commission assisted the company...



The National Potato Council 2012 Summer Meeting - Bar Harbor, ME

The National Potato Council will hold its 2012 summer meeting here in Maine in Bar Harbor July 11 to 13 at the Harborside Hotel. Join colleagues to discuss federal policy impacting potato production. ...



Congratulations, Joan Flewelling!

Maine Agri-Women have honored Joan Flewelling of Easton by recognizing her as the Woman of the Year for 2012.  Joan's award was presented in front of family and friends at the Maine Potato Board annual...



Just in time for St. Patrick's Day! Recipe: Colcannon Chowder

March 13, 2012

Potatoes and Ireland are inextricably linked. Enjoy this traditional Irish chowder for your St. Patrick's Day fare.  If requiring a gluten-free recipe, check the label of the indicated (*) recipe...