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Economy

These sites will provide you with information about Maine's economic
development and industry:
Maine Dept. of Economic and Community Development
Maine Econimic and Community Development
Maine Council on Economic Education
US Census - State of Maine

Maine Industries

Lobster Fishing
The University of Maine has put together an extensive site on lobsters and the industry. Everything you've ever wanted to know about lobsters and more!

Biotechnology

One of the fastest growing sectors in Maine's economy! This site includes an alphabetical listing of biotechnical businesses, organizations and services in Maine.
International Trade-Exports
    Maine International Trade Agency

Agriculture

Leading Commodities:

• Eggs, Dairy, Cattle & Calves, Nursery & Greenhouse Crops, Vegetables, Fruits & Berries
• Blueberries: Maine's blueberry crop is the largest in the nation, raising 98% of the low bush blueberries in the U.S.
• Potatoes in Maine rank 3rd in acreage and production in the U.S. potato industry.

Check out these sites for more information on Maine's agriculture!
Maine Farm Bureau
Maine Department of Agriculture

Tourism

Maine Employment by Industry
(Top 15- US Dept. of Commerce: Bureau of Economic Analysis)
1. Health Services
2. Local Government
3. Eating & Drinking Places
4. Misc. Retail
5. Special Trade Contractors
6. Business Services
7. Wholesale Trade
8. State Government
9. Food Stores
10. Engineering & Management Services
11. Social Services
12. Lumber & Wood Products
13. Paper Products
14. Automotive Dealers & Service Stations
15. Real Estate