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The People Behind the Potatoes highlights the people, practices, and progress behind one of Maine’s most important industries. Told across the seasons, the series reveals how today’s potato farmers blend tradition, technology, and stewardship to grow food—and a future—for Maine.
How Advanced: “Farming with Technology”
COMING SOON – How Big:
“Maine’s Quiet Giant”
COMING SOON
How Green, How Young:
“Soil First & Next-Gen Farmers”
Close By, Far Better II
“From the kitchen to the community”
In the News
- Soil Health Implementation Grant RFA Opens Feb. 11The Maine Department of Agriculture’s Soil Health Implementation Grant application opens on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The purpose… Read more: Soil Health Implementation Grant RFA Opens Feb. 11
- Specialty Crop Minor Equipment Grant RFA Opens Feb. 11The Maine Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Minor Equipment Grant application opens on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The purpose… Read more: Specialty Crop Minor Equipment Grant RFA Opens Feb. 11
- Maine Farmers Drought Relief Fund GrantThe Maine Farmers Drought Relief Fund offers financial assistance to farmers to install wells and water storage ponds… Read more: Maine Farmers Drought Relief Fund Grant
- Senator Collins Announces Appointees to the Maine Farm Service Agency State CommitteeBANGOR, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency… Read more: Senator Collins Announces Appointees to the Maine Farm Service Agency State Committee
Awesome Potato Recipes
The Maine Potato industry prides itself on producing a high-quality product, whether that product is potatoes destined for your table, french fries, potato chips, or other processed potatoes. The Maine Quality Trademark is your guarantee that the contents are only the highest quality. In fact, before those potatoes can bear that trademark, they are inspected and pass requirements stricter than the United States Department of Agriculture’s U.S. No. 1 grade. Just look for the red, white and blue State of Maine trademark the next time you’re shopping for potatoes!
