The directory allows farmers to create a profile for their farm and list available products, prices determined by the farmers themselves. In turn, hunger-relief organizations, food and meal programs, institutional and wholesale purchases, and community members can search for producers in their.
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Rural small business owners are testifying before Congress on Wednesday about the unique challenges they face. Josh Phillips, owner of Spawn Fly Fish in Ilwaco, Washington, is prepared to tell lawmakers about one of the biggest obstacles he faces . the lack of infrastructure and housing in rural communities. .
Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a bill to pay Maine farmworkers the state s minimum wage, but labor groups say the fight isn t over. They plan to keep up the pressure on lawmakers, who have a chance to override the veto next week and ensure farmworkers toiling through the summer heat are guaranteed at least $13.80 an hour. .