Farmland Protection and Access
Aspiring Maine credit union wants to lend exclusively to farms, food producers – The Bangor Daily News, October 15, 2018
Shortage of farmhands causes some farmers to lose crops – The Bangor Daily News, September 3, 2018
Marshall joins Maine Farmland Trust as Wang Food and Farming Fellow – Portland Press Herald – August 21, 2018
Barn Swallows – Downeast Magazine, July 29th, 2018
Bowdoinham’s farming culture on display Sunday – The Times Record, July 20th, 2018
Inland Hospital awards Community Benefit grants – Central Maine – July 13, 2018
Maine’s farm community mourns loss of conservation pioneer who trained generation of farmers – Bangor Daily News, June 19, 2018
Alna Hopyard Becomes Protected ‘Forever Farm’ – The Lincoln County News, June 14th
Lewiston’s New Roots Farming Co-Op Is Blossoming – Maine Public, May 27, 2018
Proposed farm bill could mean bad news for Maine’s organic farmers – Bangor Daily News – May 25, 2018
Healthy Soils for Healthy Farms and Climate: Farm Tour & Policy Event – Bangor Daily News – May 11, 2018
Collins, Heitkamp introduce farmer support bill – The County – April 27, 2018
Collins introduces bipartisan bill aimed at helping young and new farmers – Portland Press Herald – April 26, 2018
Cooperative farmland ownership provides important benefits to agricultural producers – Sun Journal – April 24, 2018
As Maine agriculture evolves, farm financers aim to keep up – Mainebiz – April 2, 2018
After four decades in the business, the cheesemakers at York Hill Farm retire – Portland Press Herald – February 11, 2018
Amanda Beal and Erica Buswell on WERU’s Public Affairs – WERU Community Radio – February 9, 2018
Maine Live: Amanda Beal – New England Food Solutions – February 5, 2018
Metcalf-Ferguson Farm donated for conservation – The Republican Journal – December 17, 2018
Maine farmers unite to save land and livelihood – News Center Maine – December 4, 2017
Buxton couple donates easement to farm acreage for future – Journal Tribune – December 1, 2017
Ecology School under Maine Farmland Trust easement – Journal Tribune – November 28, 2017
Conference To Focus On Retaining Maine Farmland – Maine Public – November 20, 2017
Kents Hill Orchard reopening just in time for pick-your-own season – Central Maine Newspapers – August 18, 2017
Popular overlook and orchards preserved in York County- Goat Hill and surrounding lands in Acton will remain undeveloped and publicly accessible – Portland Press Herald – July 17, 2017
As environmental worries grow, Mainers are stepping up to volunteer – Portland Press Herald – July 9, 2017
Far from the Tree Cider Bought an Apple Orchard in Maine – Boston Magazine – June 21, 2017
There are new roots on old Maine farmland in Lewiston – Portland Press Herald – May 21, 2017
Wet spring poses challenges for farmers – Bangor Daily News – May 18, 2017
Agriculture organizations reflect on 2016, look ahead to a new year – Bangor Daily News – December 31, 2016
Holden Land Trust aims to save centuries old farm and its 160 acres of farmland and forest – Bangor Daily News – December 23, 2016
Conference Explores New England’s Agricultural Future – Maine Correspondent – David Sargent – December 12, 2016
Access to farmland crucial for short-term and long-term growth of Maine agriculture – Bangor Daily News – December 5, 2016
Why local food must grow in Maine but stay true to its roots – Bangor Daily News – December 3, 2016
Farmland access conference in Augusta addresses challenges in succession, land transfer – Kennebec Journal – December 5, 2016
Helen Norton: her legacy is the protection of land in Harpswell, including a shorefront family farm-Portland Press Herald-November 24, 2016
Farmer applying to Winslow’s support program hopes it will help next generation – centralmaine.com – November 5, 2016
In Winslow, state’s first municipal commission on agriculture pilots farm support program – centralmaine.com – October 30, 2016
Maine man tapped to lead national farmland conservation group– Bangor Daily News – July 7, 2016
Maine dairy farmer wants to retire; who will run his farm? – Bangor Daily News – May 27, 2016
Whether farming or homesteading, love of land unites local food producers – Bangor Daily News – March 3, 2016
Crop of successful farms quietly growing in Bowdoinham – Bangor Daily News – September 26, 2015
Trust campaign preserves 30k acre mark in its campaign to preserve 100,000 acres of farmland – Kennebec Journal – January 14, 2012
Local Food Access
Maine Farmland Trust offers business programs for farmers – Village Soup – November 23, 2020
Five farms receive grants from Maine Farmland Trust to reach new markets – Village Soup – September 19, 2020
Maine Farmland Trust recipient of Hannaford $25000 donation – Bangor Daily News – June 13, 2019
Veggies for All hunger-relief program to return to Unity – Central Maine – June 6, 2019
Program that pays farmers to provide food for hungry Mainers threatened – The Times Record – May 30, 2019
Mid Coast Farmers Alliance Food Buyers Survery open until June 1 – Bangor Daily News – May 10th, 2019
Five Maine ‘healthy food’ nonprofits receive $125K from Harvard Pilgrim – Mainebiz- February 12, 2019
Just How Sustainable is Local Agriculture in the Midcoast? – The Free Press – August 23, 2018
George Smith: Big challenges, bright future for Maine’s farms – Central Maine Newspapers – August 9, 2017
Keeping Maine Edible – Zest Magazine – July 2017
Samphire, sea bean, glasswort – whatever you call it, it’s delicious – Portland Press Herald – July 9, 2017
Maine food festivals serve up more than lobster this summer – Portland Press Herald – June 7, 2017
Morris Farm Store and Rising Tide Community Market increase access to local food through Maine Harvest Bucks – Bangor Daily News July 11, 2016
Veggies For All marks decade of working to feed hungry people – Bangor Daily News – February 8, 2017
Maine Harvest Bucks offers winter specials to help SNAP users get local fruits and vegetables – Bangor Daily News – December 20, 2016
Program offers instruction, assistance to help farmers scale up to reach wholesale market – Bangor Daily News – December 9, 2016
Maine Farmland Trust establishes new program, announces fellow – Republican Journal – March 2, 2015
Unity to receive technical assistance grant to aid community’s focus on local food, agriculture – Bangor Daily News – January 1, 2015
Joseph A. Fiore Art Center and MFT Gallery
A Reflection on Water at Maine Farmland Trust – Village Soup
200 Years of Farming: A Bicentennial Celebration – Central Maine – August 7, 2020
Joseph A. Fiore introduces artists in residence – Central Maine – July 19, 2020
Farm Tools Project at Farmland Trust Gallery – The Free Press – February 4, 2020
MFT’s Fiore Art Center announces 2020 residencies, jury panel – Village Soup – January 7, 2020
2019 Small Works Holiday Show opens at MFT Gallery – Village Soup – November 4, 2019
Season’s Last Open Studio Day at Fiore Art Center – Maine Art Scene – September 19, 2019
HiLo Art: Maine Farmland Trust 20th Anniversary Retrospective Exhibit Through October 11 – The Free Press – Tuesday, September 10
Festive, Family-Friendly Open Studio Day at MFT’s Fiore Art Center – Maine Art Scene – August 17, 2019
Retrospective exhibit for Maine Farmland Trust’s 20th anniversary – Village Soup – August 14, 2019
First Open Studio Day of Summer at Fiore – The Lincoln County News – July 26, 2019
Fiore Art Center Opens Artists in Residence: The First Three Years – Maine Art Scene – June 20, 2019
Summer arrives in full color at MFT Gallery – Village Soup – May 31, 2019
MFT Announces the 2019 Residents at the Joseph A. Fiore Art Center – Maine Art Scene – May 4th, 2019
Lincoln County Artsbeat – The Lincoln County News – January 26, 2019
Fiore Art Center announces 2019 Residencies and Jury Panel – Kennebec Journal – January 14, 2019
Maine Farmland Trust holds final Open Studio Day in Jefferson – The Republican Journal – September 20, 2018
‘Finding Common Ground’ at Maine Farmland Trust – The Republican Journal – September 18, 2018
Get busy seeing art on a farm, inspired by a farm – Portland Press Herald – August 26, 2018
August Open Studio Day at Fiore Art Center – Maine Art Scene – August 16, 2018
Inaugural Damariscotta Lake Paddle Regatta – The Free Press – August 2, 2018
Open Studio Day set for July 29 in Jefferson – Central Maine – July 25, 2018
July Open Studio Day at Fiore Art Center Rolling Acres Farm – Maine Art News, July 23, 2018
A bountiful ‘Summer Stable’ at MFT – The Republican Journal – July 20, 2018
Open Studio Day at Fiore Art Center – The Republican Journal – July 20, 2018
Maine Farmland Trust Issues Call for Multimedia Exhibition – Maine Art News – June 25th, 2018
Outdoor ‘(stillness)’ at Fiore center – The Republican Journal – June 14th, 2018
Maine Farmland Trust Announces 2018 Joseph A. Fiore Art Center Residency Awards – Maine Art News – April 16, 2018
‘A Summer on the Land’ at MFT Gallery – The Republican Journal – January 31, 2018
MFT Gallery to host Fiore resident artists – The Republican Journal – January 7, 2018
Artists + CSAs = ‘CSA II’ at MFT – The Republican Journal – September 15, 2017
Fiore and his art, at Vose – Village Soup – July 13, 2017
Art gallery exhibition opening in Jefferson – centralmaine.com – July 6, 2017
Opening Reception for “Farm-to-Table” Show at Fiore Art Center in Jefferson – The Free Press – July 5, 2017
Maine Farmland Trust artist residency program promotes agriculture through visual arts – Bangor Daily News – February 14, 2017
Morris Farm Trust receives Joseph Fiore art – Wiscasset Newspaper – October 16, 2016
Photo exhibit is ‘gritty and hopeful’ look at hunger in Maine – Bangor Daily News – January 31, 2016
Soil, food-stained tablecloth featured in Belfast art exhibit – Bangor Daily News -March 12, 2015
Events
Farmland Access & Transfer Conference goes virtual – Village Soup – November 2, 2020
Hunting for corn fields and creameries – Portland Press Herald – July 26, 2020
Explore Maine farms in summer scavenger hunt – Village Soup – June 22, 2020
Info session for farmland, woodlot owners set for Dec. 9 – Village Soup – November 22, 2019
Maine Farmland Trust to Host Free Screening of ‘Farmsteaders’ – The Lincoln County News – January 25, 2020
Farming workshop to focus on healthy soil practices – Fiddlehead Focus – January 24, 2020
Info Session for farmland, woodlot owners set for Dec. 9 – Village Soup – November 22, 2019
Society Notebook: On a Mission to Maintain Farmland for Two Decades and Counting – Portland Press Herald – November 3, 2019
Maine Farmland Trust to celebrate two decades of work Oct. 3 – Central Maine – October 2, 2019
Maine Farmland Trust Party at Bo Lait Farm – The Free Press – September 5, 2019
Explore Merrymeeting Bay Farms by bike – The Times Record – July 15, 2019
Forever Farms celebration set for Skowhegan – Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel – July 8, 2019
A celebration of farm viability at Ripley Farm June 27 – Piscataquis Observer – June 10, 2019
Corn maze draws thousands to Farmington – Daily Bulldog, October 13, 2018
Agrarian Acts celebration to follow Open Studio Day on Aug. 26 – Central Maine – August 22, 2018
Open Studio Day, Agrarian Acts – The Republican Journal – August 20, 2018
Community invited to ‘Forever Farm’ Party – Wiscasset Newspaper – July 13, 2018
Explore Merrymeeting Bay farms by bike on July 22 – Bangor Daily News – July 12, 2018
Community Invited to ‘Forever Farm’ Party – The Lincoln County News – July 9, 2018
The Belfast Fourth Friday Art Walk to take place on July 28 – Bangor Daily News – July 12, 2017
Maine Fare reboot to include animal butchery, cider-making workshops – Bangor Daily News – April 22, 2017
Maine Farmland Trust leader named head of national organization – Portland Press Herald – June 1, 2016