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farmers with premiums for bringing in animals and equipment. The usual midways were
great fun for kids and entertainment shows among the best in recent years. The advent
of the digital camera has improved the photography entrants 100% with the example
above shown at Piscataquis Valley Fair. Other photos are shown within our pages.
Water specialists at the university and in private ing temperatures and sun to Maine farmer linked to causes
industry have cited this as an extra dry year for precip but make for a bumper crop.
not a complete drought year as some imagine. Clear
Water Laboratory in Newport cited reports from testing
they normally do for farmers and home owners over the
Hardly the case last year
when June rains caused
shortages statewide. Things
Salmonella scare across nation
Some 1500 cases of salmonella were recorded in numerous states in September
course of the year as testing out relatively dryer than along the coast are made dif- prompting the FDA to close chicken farm operations by two farmers in Iowa at various
normal but it was not a full drought year. “A lot of areas ficult regardless due to ocean facilities and was the cause of a recall of half a billion eggs delivered in almost half of all
are worse than others”, said Marc Hein. Aroostook for Water Supply US states. Listed causes for farm closings were rodents, wild birds, bugs and holes in the
instance had areas in the crown of Maine that were pleas- walls of chicken houses, some of which allowed manure to exit the buildings. Escaped
antly warm and excellent growing weather mixed with chickens tracking manure
good rains. Crops are expected to be excellent there. over feed, wildlife entering
That fact is also proven in and exiting chicken houses,
hay coming out of southern mice, live flies, workers
Aroostook that is excellent. Lack of ample locally calls in 22 states of millions fore Congress to address working without changing
Hardly falling into the cate- produced feed contributed of eggs and chickens. the seriousness of the clothing on a scheduled ba-
gory of “Aroostook Hay” - to Maine’s demise in brown DeCoster’s ownership of charges filed in courts in sis, wild birds flying in and
the type of hay too busy po- egg production years back. rat infested feed mills is many states. A formula of out of hen houses, manure
tato farmers put up later in And now, the poor quality said to be one cause for the industrial agriculture with too deep in houses, maggots,
the season when spud plant- of feed in Iowa and other food poison nationwide. ample fodder and intense manure in and outside of
ing delays getting in good states has led Maine pro- Austin “Jack” Decoster has food production will equal buildings were also noted as
June crops. The hay season ducer Jack DeCoster to be been the poster boy for a excellent food production violations for actions taken
this year has been extended ridiculed by national media bad egg business in Maine is only as good as the care against the farmers.
by earlier spring grass grow- for salmonella in eggs and and other states for years taken to rear such livestock
chicken production with re- now and he was called be- of any kind. A simple irony. Inside:
Vous parlez “ We Rush So You Can Flush”
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Penobscot County Soil & Water Conservation District named a Char- A News
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leston family to the 2009 honor as the district Conservation Cooperator
of the year for that farm’s use of environmental incentives to improve
Maine G use
operations at the 809 acre farm. With 600 acres forested, the remaining 209 acres are Sweetgrass on DVD - The film recounting the last sheep drive by Big Timber's Allestad
wisely used to care for 550 Holstein cows that have 289 milkers. Dick and Melvina family into the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness has been released in DVD.
Perkins run AlfalaSlopes Farm and sell milk to Dairy Farmers of America Coop. "Sweetgrass: The Last Ride of the American Cowboy" is a documentary film by the
Through a land preservation program, the Perkins have recently increased this acreage to husband and wife team of Lucien Castaing-Taylor and Ilisa Barbash. The DVD can be
1,400 acres with help from the Maine Farmland Trust. Perkins is leasing 660 additional found on Amazon for $30 or less. Special showings of the film were made around the
acres, 300 in trees with 230 United States and at international film festivals this winter after the film debuted. The
acres tillable for three years
with purchase option. Exer-
cising this purchase, this
Wool pools sell wool documentary received critical acclaim for its cinematography and realistic portrayal of
ranching life.
Cornell Animal Science Department and the NYS 4-H Department are
new land is guaranteed to developing a website to increase pre-college students’ awareness of careers within the
remain in farmland. Three Animal Industry. Many middle school and high school students have misconceptions
generations help at the farm. about what the field of animal science entails and we hope to provide a tool that can guide
Son Aaron and daughter them on their career exploration path. You can view a prototype of this project at:
Nicole with Nicole’s hus- http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/animal_industry/ .
band and five employees full National Institute of Agronomic Research of France (INRA in French), the
time and additional part time
same Institute that put up the extremely successful selection scheme of the Lacaune sheep
workers. The larger farm is
breed, now has 100% working genomic research ongoing to find markers for milk
modern and traditional in its
production, as well as fat and protein. It will take a few years before having some very
approach. A conservation
concrete results. - from Yves M. Berger University of Wisconsin-Madison Spooner Ag.
plan, nutrient management,
Research Station Phone: 715/635-3735 This augurs well for milk sheep producers here
GPS fertilizer/pesticide ap-
in Maine as such data, when finally applied to those East Friesian sheep here in the region
plication by need and com- Fred Arledge of Littleton is a member of the two sheep
can speed the blood testing of pureness to broods and rams now living in Maine.
puterized milking parlor/ID groups in Maine, The Maine Sheep Breeders’ Association
The House Agriculture Committee passed the Veterinary Services Investment Act
record keeping are likewise (MSBA) and Central Maine Sheep Producers (CMS). He
in mid September. This bill would establish a competitive grant program at USDA to
matched by energy audit to chose to pool with Central Maine Sheep this year, his 384
support efforts to increase access to veterinary care in underserved areas. “Rural areas are
make energy conservation pounds of largely colored Romney wool that was sold
facing a critical and growing shortage of large animal veterinarians. These veterinarians
under Efficiency Maine with the groups’ cache of 1800 pounds to Briggs and Little
are the first lines of defense against animal disease and a crucial player in ensuring the
possible through such equip- Wool Mill of Harvey Station, New Brunswick as each
safety of our food. This bill will encourage veterinarians to serve these areas where their
ment that allows freon from producer cleared 62 cents per pound after transportation
skills are needed," said the Ag Committee. The Veterinary Services Investment Act now
milk cooling to also preheat and money exchange across the border. Maine Sheep
moves to the Senate for consideration. Contact Maine’s Senators Snowe and Collins on
furnace water followed with producers brought in some 5-7,000 pounds of wool at their
this and the following pending legislation in Congress soon.
plate cooling water diverted earlier pool and sold it to several specialty wool buyers for
to troughs for the cows. All higher prices and a remaining lesser quality wool being Report Notes Job Losses If Estate Tax Returns - A new study by the American
cooling condenser heat is sold to Bartlettyarns of Harmony at under 45 cents per Family Business Foundation indicates that as many as 1.5 million additional jobs could
pumped back into the milk pound. Wool purchased at Bartlett following the wool be lost if Congress allows the Federal Estate Tax to return next year. Under the Economic
parlor to slow the restarting pools only garnered 35 cents per pound this year and the Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (EGTRRA), the estate tax expired at the end
of the furnace in winter. advantage of joining with other sheep producers at wool of 2009 but will return in 2011 at a rate of 55 percent on all assets over one-million
Numerous improvements to pool time is evident. MSBA holds their pool at the Fiber dollars. The study concludes that if the estate tax were reinstituted at a 65 percent rate,
watershed runoff conserva- Festival in spring and CMS holds their pool at the fair- more than 1.6 million jobs would be lost. If Congress takes no action and the estate tax
tion, heavy use areas, ma- grounds site in Dover-Foxcroft the 3rd weekend in July. returns to the pre-EGTRRA rate of 55 percent, between 1.4-million and 1.5-million jobs
nure collection and transfer would be lost. Numerous national agricultural organizations have asked for Senate
make this a fine example Deadman’s Isle support in passing permanent and meaningful estate tax relief legislation.
and worthy of the conserva- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released $1,376,054 in
tion award for 2009. emergency contingency funding this month to help low-income homeowners and renters
meet their home energy needs though the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
More cooperators At The Dragon’s Den
Corinna 278-3415
(LIHEAP). This funding is in addition to the more than $59 million that was allocated for
Maine for Fiscal Year 2010 and will help hard-working families and seniors heat their
to be noted next issue. Trails Open Oct. 29-30 at 9 pm
Benefits Adoption Plus Pet Program
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contact their town office for information to meet the criteria for such assistance.
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Hunt preserve offers fun & meat for the table Ag Special Subject Supplement
Last fall we published a list of Maine butcher shops and
do so again this year on page 11. Some shops chose to
Mark and Joanne Luce began in 1997 an alternative way to preserve farmland and keep land in agriculture. promote their business further within the next pages.
They sought to provide food (Venison), a product (Antlers) and recreation (Hunting) and that meant creating a deer farm -
and hunting preserve and likewise that meant very little (close to none) harvesting of wood to maintain the thrill of the With the need for expanded conservation of a declined
hunt a very real and fresh event for those who choose to guarantee their hunting success. Throughout the year some 15 white tail deer herd in Maine, we publish this list of
acres of 150 + acres are kept chewed down by lambs and does and a resident dominant buck per grouping until rutting state deer farms below, some of which offer hunting
season when the various groups are allowed full access to the buck and the lambs are held out for fresh sires at 1 ½ preserves and most offer animals on the hoof for meat
years, some are held to 2 ½ years depending upon a number of factors. When asked if any of his deer have ever twinned processing. We hope readers take advantage of their
Mark Luce replied that had happened - while unusual - twice since 1997. What makes that unique is that in the wild, it commercial hunt services to bag and process venison.
is rare if one in 1000 would normally twin.
The two products that come from antlers, velvet proc-
essed into food supplements and the antlers themselves is
coupled with hunters using local butcher shops to do the
processing of the venison. Of benefit to local camp Androscoggin Cty. Hedgebog Farm Todd Jefferson 549-3221 Wildes Woodyard Waldo County
grounds, the hunting season for a preserve such is this is Red Elk Ranch Dolloff Raymond fepeaslee@aol.com Deer Farm Country Haven Deer
September through February, so a deer farm is a contribu- David Labbe Green Rocky Mtn. Deer, Elk and
Sayward's Deer Farm Buffalo Ranch offers qual- Robbie Wilds Carmel Farm John Fontain
tor to the local economy in several tangible ways. Storman Farm Kenneth Sayward ity USDA Venison and
Waldo
Piscataquis County
Wayne & Tammy Stor- Raymond Buffalo meat.
Joe Williams VA. Snow Farm Elizibeth Drop Tine Deer Farm
- I highly recom- man Lisbon Falls Rocky Mtn Red Deer Snow Dover-Foxcroft Greg and Sharon
mend Hindsite Red Franklin County Farm Forrest & Danny Keach Frankfort
Deer Hunt Pre- Aroostook County Dandelion Deer Farm Sagadohoc County
Peaslee Jefferson
serve. I am a pro- Chabre Deer Farm Butch &Cindy Wells Chopps Creek Deer Sunrise Ridge Farm
fessional Rodrique Chabre Chesterville Oxford County Farm/ Ron Rodgers Sr. Geoffrey and Sandy
Taxidermist. When Caribou Deer Meadow Farm Woolwich Smith Liberty 589-
booking hunts I 3000
look for quality in Clement Farm Hancock County Kevin Billings West
Somerset County Farmgssmith@faipoint.net
the game that I James Clement Hillside Game Ranch Paris
hunt. Mark really Scott Beede & Tanya Brown's Deer Farm/ Sun Ridge Deer Farm of-
Linneus NI HE VI Deer & Elk Kenneth Brown Anson fers quality Venison, Vel-
has top quality Red Longley Aurora 584-
Stags. I can't say D'Amboise Farms 2004 Farm Caldwell & Di- vet Antler, and Hard Antler.
enough about the ane Jackson Oxford Julie's Red Deer Farm
Jeannot D'Amboise www.hillsideguideservice. Gary & Julie La- Washington County
help Mark gave me
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in collecting a very Buffalo, Red Stag, Fallow
nice animal for a Good Shepherd Deer Deer, Sika Deer, Russian Ranch Colby Noyes Danforth
full body mount. Ellery Porter Peru Lone Oak Deer Farm
Farm James Hender- Boar, Coyote, Whitetail Ben & Melissa Black- Peek-a-boo Deer Farm
He took the time to Deer, Moose, Bobcat and
make my hunt ex-
son Linneus Penobscot County well Madison 696- and Hunt Park Kirk &
Black Bear. All hunts in-
actly what I was Homestead Lodge, Inc clude meals, lodging, and Ash Hill View 1093 Judy Sherman
looking for. John Nelson Oxbow Plt full guide service. Deer Farm China 314-4349
Morning Mist Farm kandj@fairpoint.net Offer-
J. Costello PA. - This Shakaree Red Deer Kenneth Swett Daniel & Tammy Bra- ing trophy hunts, whole an-
Kennebec County Carmel 848-3866
was my first time hunting Farm & Mountain sier Ripley imal venison and bison
anything, let alone Red Dill Farm Frances Dill reddeer@roadrunner.com meat as well as USDA ven-
Shadows Hunting Offering USDA Venison Dean Deer Farm
Stags! It was the BEST Belgrade Lakes ison and bison upon request
experience I ever had. I
Mark Drew & Gary Sales, Breed Stock and Ant- Norman Dean Madi-
shot a trophy buck. I was Dwyer Houlton Dorr Pond Deer Farm ler Velvet. Red Stag Farm
son
the happiest guy around. 532-2940 Benjamin Hussey Leon Yeaton Addison
Fallow PARK Farm
The staff of guides plus www.shakareedeerfarm.com/ Windsor Shady Maple Deer
www.mountainshadowshunti Adam Graves Etna York County
the great hospitality was & Lemon Stream
the best! “Guide Jason ng.com As one of the larg- Highland Acres Farm Applegate Deer Farm
Hindsite Preserve & Game Lands
Farris instructed James est breeding facilities in the Ziggy Lawrence Al- Edgar and Patricia Dol-
country Shakaree has been Deer Farm Norman and Beth Luce
with firearm safety, bion bec Newfield
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was at James side Velvet Capsules / Velvet Ledge Hill Deer Farm Newport 368-4957 Farm www.lemonstreamgamelands. Apple Gate Deer Farm
Antler, Venison Sticks, and 207 356-3582 Cell com 50 miles north of Au-
throughout his hunt." - Romeo Gaboury Edgar and Patricia Dol-
Mark Luce. Hindsite Hunt Preserve is located at 314 Stetson Rd, Newport, Trophy Hunts since 1990. www.hindsite-deer.com gusta and 4 hours noth of
Chelsea Only 2.5 miles from I-95 Boston they offer Trophy bec Newfield 793-8677
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Spruce Tree Deer offering Trophy Red Stag, Red Stag, Fallow Buck,
Airport. They offer Trophy Red Stag, Fallow Bucks and Quality Meat Hunts Oak Ridge Red Deer Firtile Farm, LLC
on private land in a family friendly environment. Safety is the 1st Priority - Farm Lionel & Lind- Fallow Buck, Quality Meat Quality Meat Hunts, as well
Farm Gary & Rhoda as Bison, Whole Animal Theodore and Deborah
You will hunt with a Registered Maine Guide in the preserve during your stay sey Theriault Connor Hunts, Antler Velvet, Ant-
and be provided an area to safely sight in firearms or bow. Willard Mount Vernon ler Chews, and Whole Ani- Venison sales and Hay. Kryzak Acton
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Taylor Farm mal Venison sales since
Sideview Deer Farm
Tobins Red Deer Farm Joan's Deer Farm
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James Taylor Chelsea Linda & Michael Cip- Joan Bradbury Hollis
Hindsite Darrell Tobin
Mapleton Knox County
Mason Farm Elwood riaro Athens
Sanborn Farm Forrest
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Strong Hold Farm
McJordie's Deer Farm Jeff Lamb
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Lakefield Farm/ James Tarbox Fallow Deer
Bayley Hill Elk and Terry Bragg Bangor Mount Vernon
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Flying Mule Farm Roast Rack of Lamb with Fresh Mint and Rosemary
Serves 4 (prep time: 15 minutes; cook time: 40 minutes) Add the butter and the crushed garlic. The butter Préchauffez le four à 230 degrés. Chauffez à feu vif une
Ingredients: should melt slowly from the residual heat of the pan. casserole en fonte sur la cuisinière. Assaisonnez
* 2 whole racks of lamb, frenched Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and roast, bast- généreusement de sel et de poivre les carrés d’agneau.
* ¼ cup vegetable oil ing frequently with the butter-garlic mixture, until lamb Ajoutez l’huile végétale dans la casserole chaude, et con-
* 1 stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter is cooked to desired doneness (125 for medium rare, tinuez à chauffer l’huile jusqu’à ce qu’elle frie.
* 8 cloves garlic, peeled & crushed about 25 minutes). Quand l’huile a commencé à frire, ajoutez les carrés
* ½ cup chopped fresh mint Remove lamb from the oven and let rest at room tem- d’agneau, le côté gras en bas, et les saisir jusqu’à ce qu’ils
* ¼ cup chopped fresh thyme perature for at least 10 minutes before carving. Coat soient bien caramélisés. Tournez et saisir le fond et les
* ¼ cup chopped fresh rosemary with the remaining herb mixture and serve over soft po- côtés arrière des carrés d’agneau.
* ¼ cup whole grain Dijon mustard lenta, steamed quinoa or roasted potatoes. Retirez les carrés d’agneau de la casserole, et retirez la
* ¼ cup dry red wine poêle du feu. Egouttez l’huile restante, et bien essuyer la
Translator: * ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil French version casserole avec une serviette en papier.
Fabienne Prost * salt and pepper, to taste Carré d’agneau rôti avec menthe fraîche Dans un petit saladier, associez la menthe coupée, le ro-
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Heat a well-seasoned cast et romarin de la ferme ‘Flying Mule’ marin, le thym, les graines de moutarde et le vin. Mé-
Pour 4 personnes langez les, en ajoutant doucement et lentement l’huile
iron pan over high heat on the stovetop. Season the lamb Temps de préparation : 15 mn
racks generously with salt and pepper. Add the vegetable Temps de cuisson : 40 mn d’olive.
Ingrédients : Assaisonnez généreusement en sel et poivre.
oil to the hot pan and continue heating the oil to smoking
point. When oil has just begun to smoke add the lamb * 2 carrés d’agneau entiers, désossés Couvrez les carrés d’agneau saisis avec la moitié du mé-
racks, fat side down, and sear until well caramelized. * 60 ml d’huile végétale lange d’herbes aromatiques. Remettre l’agneau dans la
Turn and sear the bottom and back sides of the racks. Re- * 120 g de beurre non salé (ou une barrette de beurre) casserole en fonte.
move lamb racks from the pan and remove pan from the * 8 gousses d’ail, pelées et écrasées
heat. Drain off any remaining oil and wipe out pan with a * 120 g de menthe fraîche coupée Flying Mule Farm is a west coast
paper towel. * 60 g de romarin frais coupé sheep farm. Fabienne Prost
In a small mixing bowl, combine the chopped mint, rose- * 60 g de thym frais coupé translates for Mainely Agriculture
mary, thyme, mustard and wine. Stirring gently, slowly * 60 g de graines (entières) de moutarde de Dijon from her home in Paris, France.
add the olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. * 60 ml de vin rouge sec
Coat the seared lamb racks with half of the herb mixture. * 180 ml d’huile d’olive extra vierge www.flyingmulefarm.com
Return the lamb to the warm cast iron pan, fat side up. * Sel et poivre, selon goût flyingmule@wavecable.com
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Mars Hill 207 429-8091 Moowe/wild-caught deer PO Box 526 335 Lebanon Road Custom poultry; custom exempt Tracy’s Place
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Establishments / processing; custom exempt
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Randi Smith
of LaGrange
Daisy photograph
took first place at
Dover. Adams photo Piscataquis Fair:
Cody Miles
Fryeburg Fair:
of Troy and
Tyler Ste-
venson,
Brian
Campbell’s
Amanda, Stephanie and their dad, Willie
Thorndike
Winslow were among the many 4-H and
tended
Sunflower Display FFA participants at Northern Maine
cows at Ribbon winner at Fair’s sheep show with this Tunis lamb.
Union Fair. Dover. Adams photos.
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Cody Miles
of Troy and
Tyler Ste-
venson,
Thorndike
tended
cows at
Daily milking demonstration at Union Fair.
Windsor, a popular attraction
Joel McLaughlin’s asparagus beans
as photographed by Emily Adams at
Dover fairgrounds
Farmer’s
Crops & Trades
show sheep tips from the sheep
Edie Kirshner of Stockton Springs sheared
judge, Janie Jamieson from Orono. The
sheep for Central Maine Sheep Assoc.
Woodland Directory
fair attendees demonstration. Passersby
were invited to try shearing, many did.
E Penobscot Houston-Brooks
Auctioneers
The phone book for veggies, firewood, misc.
A news feature of Agriculture each issue on farming, fishing, forestry and minerals. The true wealth of Maine.
Hay Directory
By Mark Hutton, stem from the spread of if pumpkins are ripe, a pe-
powdery mildew along the riod of curing can improve
UM Extension Vegetable Specialist vine and can reduce storage life. The curing pe-
Albert Tate, Corinth. shriveling and shrinkage of riod should be about 10
Picture by Emily Adams the stem. It is important to days. During this process,
scout for insects feeding on the fruit skin hardens,
the fruit and stems, the most wounds heal and immature
common and serious pests fruit ripens - all of which
are squash bug nymphs and prolongs the storage life.
adults and the striped cu- Pumpkins should be stored
cumber beetle. Insect feed- in a cool, dry place. Ideal
ing on the fruit or stems will temperatures are between Farmers and horse people needing hay sources
result in unsightly scarring 50° and 60° F and relative should check out the Maine Hay Directory at
and pitting which can also humidity of 50 - 70%. www.umext.maine.edu/Waldo/hay.htm This
allow entry of diseases. Higher humidity allows site lists who has extra hay and where all over
Control these insects with condensation on the fruit Maine. This picture was taken inside the city
appropriate insecticides with risk of disease, and
(consult the latest edition of lower humidity can cause
of Bangor on outer Broadway in August. .
the New England Vegetable dehydration. Higher temper-
Management Guide for a list
of available insecticides).
atures increase respiration
and can cause weight loss.
Moosehead Manufacturing start up
Pumpkins and winter fruit rots and should in- An auction buyer stopped debate in August offering $1
crease storage life. Ideally, pumpkins should be Store fruit on pallets or in
squash are maturing harvested when fully ma- ratures increase respiration million + for a plant valued at twice that amount currently
Leaving the pumpkins in the out of business but not so, soon. Maine real estate com-
early this year causing field once foliage cover is ture, with a deep orange and can cause weight loss.
color and hardened rind. Store fruit on pallets or in pany and manufacturer Louise Jonaitis of Newry plans to
a lot of head scratching reduced or after the vines open a factory store in the former elementary school in
have died may lead to exten- However, as long as pump- large bins being careful not
and wondering what to kins have started to turn to overfill or stack pump- Monson with available products in inventory at the plant
do with orange pump- sive losses of otherwise down the street. Since the purchase, Piscataquis Economic
marketable fruit. Foliage color, they will ripen off the kins too high. Pressure
kins that arrived in time vine if held under the proper bruises can reduce storage Development Council will assist Jonaitis apply for a
cover is needed to prevent $200,000 grant to help pay due taxes and operating cash to
for Labor Day. sunscald of the fruit and conditions. While not ideal, life. Stacking pumpkins on
this may be preferable to dirt or concrete floors can employ from 12-30 employees at start up in about 35 days.
If the vines and foliage dead, decaying vines can re-
leaving them in the field if result in significant fruit Previous owners Josh Tardy and Dana Connors had paid
are in good condition it may duce the quality of pumpkin
conditions are not favorable. losses to fruit rots. Even if it $2.2 million for the plants at Dover-Foxcroft and Monson
be best to leave the fruit in stems. If the field has a
Only bring in injury and , is difficult to provide the and kept the plant from closing permanently but the down-
the field. However, early history of Fusarium or Phy-
harvest and storage may be disease free fruit to cure and ideal conditions, storage in a turn in the economy sealed
tophtora, leaving mature the fate of more manufac-
store. If necessary, pump- shady, dry location, with
preferable to leaving the
fruit in the field particularly
fruit in the field will in-
crease the likelihood of kins can be ripened in a fruit off the ground or the turing in the last year and Sutton’s Tractor
if the vines are in poor con- well-ventilated barn or floor, is preferable to leav- employees went on unem- Large & Small Equipment
losses due to fruit rot. If you ployment.
dition. Appropriate applica- do plan to store the fruit in greenhouse. The best tem- ing fruit out in the field. Repair & Maintenance
tion of protectant fungicides the field cut the fruit from peratures for ripening are John Deere Master Tech
80-85°F with a relative hu- ArticleThanks to -- R. Hazzard, J. Howell, A. Carter, and Robert Wick.
such as chlorothalonil prior the vine and windrow the University of Massachusetts; Dale Riggs & Robert Rouse, Pumpkin Parts, Sales & Service
to harvest will help protect fruit in drier sections of the midity of 80-85%. Night
tempertatures should no
Production Guide, NRAES; Maurice Ogutu, University of Illinois Exten- 369 Maple Rd., Atkinson
the fruit, stems, and foliage field. Cutting the fruit from sion, in Vegetable Growers News, August 2004; and Liz Maynard, Purdue
drop below the sixties. Even University; Andy Wyendandt, Wes Kline, Rutgers Univ. Reprinted from 327-1436 327-1744 717-6096
from black rot and other the vine will help protect the Penobscot-Piscataquis Farming News and picture from Penquis Review. Suttons@297me.com
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ber. Numerous vet-
erans from all
conflicts, the oldest
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age 101 - and the
Governor were on
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issue of public serv- Story and photos by
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his friends in world war II overseas. Clinton Fairgrounds was the set-
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