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Farming in Maine

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Cow Barn, Alfred Shakers, ca. 1905

Cow Barn, Alfred Shakers, ca. 1905

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United Society of Shakers

By 1896, Maine had 49 creameries.

Farmers began using silos and fed silage to their dairy herds year-round.

The change helped boost production.