Specialty crop relief fund could help Maine's wild blueberry farmers

Written By Maine Environmental News

MAINE PUBLIC • June 22, 2026

Maine's wild blueberry growers and other specialty crop farmers in Maine could see some federal relief after last year's historic drought decimated much of the harvest. Farmers who reported their losses to the USDA can apply for the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program until Aug. 7. The Maine Wild Blueberry Commission estimates that growers experienced approximately $28 million in losses during the 2025 crop year.

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