When Maine Farmland Trust was founded in 1999, just a few hundred acres of farmland had been protected. 25 years later, MFT is on the cusp of reaching 60,000 acres of protected farmland, we support a network of 560 farms and counting, and we’ve grown into a dynamic, responsive organization that focuses on farmland alongside the many other ingredients farmers and farm businesses need to thrive.
Without you – the farmers, members, and partners in the MFT community – this progress would not be possible. You believe in the value that farms bring to our landscape, our communities, and our economy, and your support grows our impact each and every year. Thank you.
At Maine Farmland Trust, we protect farmland from non-agricultural development so that our rich agricultural soils, open spaces, and natural resources can sustain farmers and our communities for generations to come. We have protected over 57,000 acres of Maine's farmland across 390 farm properties, spanning all 16 of Maine's counties.
Our goal is not just to protect farmland, but to help farmers get on the land and thrive. We work to make Maine's farmland affordable and accessible for farmers to establish or expand their farms, so they can grow food for our region now and in the future. By helping farmers access the land they need, Maine Farmland Trust has helped keep 25,500+ acres of farmland in active production.
Thriving communities are built on thriving farms. At Maine Farmland Trust, we provide programs and resources that support farmers as they steward their farmland, grow the success of their businesses, adapt to a changing climate, and navigate emergent challenges. We support over 300 farm businesses with business planning, climate resilience, and PFAS programs, including $1.5+ million in grants to farms.
