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Maine Farm Owner Sued by Family of Hayride Accident Victim

The family of a 17-year-old Maine girl who was killed in a Halloween-themed hayride accident is suing the owner of the farm where the crash occurred. The lawsuit against Harvest Hill Farms owner Peter Buldoc follows the October 2014 death …

Agritourism Growth in Northeast Raises Concerns Over Safety, Liability

As more farms open themselves up to visitors for apple picking, hay rides and some extra income, experts are advising owners to take steps to prevent accidents — be they small or fatal. Farming is one of the more dangerous …