Farmland preservation advocate's concerns are growing ; The head of the Maine Farmland Trust sees more interest in local food but says it's hard to keep land from being developed.

From: Portland Press Herald (Maine) | Date: September 25, 2005| Author: MEREDITH GOAD Staff Writer | Copyright information


Portland Press Herald (Maine)

09-25-2005

Farmland preservation advocate's concerns are growing ; The head of the Maine Farmland Trust sees more interest in local food but says it's hard to keep land from being developed.
Byline: MEREDITH GOAD Staff Writer
Edition: Final
Section: Maine Life

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