Michael Carvell

Why Small Agricultural Businesses Are the Glue That Holds Rural Maine Together There’s a version of the rural economic development conversation that focuses almost entirely on what needs to come from the outside — new investment, new employers, new industries relocating to places like Northern Maine to create jobs and inject capital. That conversation isn’t … Read more

The Supply Chain Behind Your French Fry: A Northern Maine Perspective The next time you pull a french fry out of a fast food bag, consider this: there’s a reasonable chance it started its life in the ground somewhere in Northern Maine. Northern Maine is one of the most productive potato-growing regions in the entire … Read more

Michael Carvell breaks down how Maine potatoes move from fields through processing, cold storage, and distribution to reach consumers.

Michael Carvell breaks down what the new Taste of Maine potato chip plant in Limestone means for local growers, logistics operators, and the local economy.