Moran Reports Research Farm Storm Damage to Kennebec Journal
The Kennebec Journal reported Highmoor Farm, the University of Maine’s research farm in Monmouth, reported significant crop damage from a recent hail storm. Renae Moran, a tree fruit specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, said the farm sustained a complete apple crop loss because of the hail. The fruit will likely still be used for cider and research, she said. However, a lot of the research being done on the farm’s vegetable crops, won’t be salvageable, Moran said. WLBZ (Channel 2) also reported on the storm damage.