Monday, January 17, 2022

Maine Potatoes Once Again Moving by Rail

(SOURCE: By Corey Bouchard https://www.wagmtv.com/2022/01/15/maine-potatoes-head-west-coast/)

Maine potato farmers had a banner year this past fall. They are now reaping the benefits by shipping to western States. Corey Bouchard takes a look at how they overcame a transportation issue to get their crop to market... ” Rail enables us to move a large quantity, although a longer transit time”... The Agricultural Bargaining Council worked with Maine Northern Railway and Union Pacific to bring Refrigerated rail car service to Lajoie Growers to transport the spuds... (READ)

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