search
September 2, 2010

Maine organic milk cooperative to close

The Associated Press

MACHIAS — A  farmer-owned organic milk company is on the brink of closing.

Maine's Own Organic Milk, known as MOOMilk, of Machias will suspend production on Sunday.

One of MOOMilk's founders, David Bright, says they're out of money.

The company began with 10 member farmers from Washington, Aroostock and Kennebec counties, but the number has fallen to six. The Bangor Daily News says that threatens the company's ability to produce enough organic milk to remain in business.

MooMilk was formed last year after Hood didn't renew its contract for organic milk with 10 Maine farms.

The organic milk has been distributed to 49 stores in Maine and New Hampshire.

Were you interviewed for this story? If so, please fill out our accuracy form

Send Question/Comment to the Publisher




Further Discussion

Here at PressHerald.com we value our readers and are committed to growing our community by encouraging you to add to the discussion. To ensure conscientious dialogue we have implemented a strict no-bullying policy. To participate, you must follow our Terms of Use.

Questions about the article? Add them below and we’ll try to answer them or do a follow-up post as soon as we can. Technical problems? Email them to us with an exact description of the problem. Make sure to include:
  • Type of computer or mobile device your are using
  • Exact operating system and browser you are viewing the site on (TIP: You can easily determine your operating system here.)


Most...