Farm bond falters as small farms struggle to survive

Farm bond falters as small farms struggle to survive

Bumbleroot Organic Farm in Windham. Submitted photo.The Maine farm funding bill has stalled in the Legislature again with only days left to secure a spot on the November ballot, putting small farms — including many in Washington County — at risk if Congress does not advance farm funding soon. Unstable weather and economic conditions are a real concern for farmers if funding falls short, said Lisa Hanscom, a Washington County wild blueberry growe…