Maine Farmland Trust among organizations to receive historic investment advancing climate resilience in agriculture, as one of 80 partners on two projects receiving $90 million over 5 years through the USDA’s Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities program. Along with dozens…
As the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 moves through Congress, MFT is proud to join over 130 groups across the country in strong support of the unprecedented investments in climate-friendly agriculture, Farm Bill conservation programs, and conservation technical assistance currently…
On July 25th, MFT closed on the purchase of the former Coastal Blueberries Service building at 61 Common Road in Union, in partnership with Midcoast Farmers Alliance (MFA), a support network for area farmers founded by Maine Coast Heritage Trust…
MFT Partnered with the Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust (CCLT) to Protect LongWoods Preserve, Over 50 Acres of Farm, Forest, and Habitat for Community Benefit in Cumberland MFT is celebrating 54 acres of open farmland, forest, and riparian habitat along…
MFT recently announced the award of matching grants totaling $300,000 to six farms across the state upon their completion of MFT’s Farming for Wholesale program, a two year program that offers up to 100 hours of individualized business planning and…
Each year, MFT awards grant funds for projects that promise to increase food sustainability and improve the health and well-being of the Blue Hill Peninsula community. This year, we’re thrilled to share that 18 projects received a total of $45,000!…
The Maine 2022 legislative session has ended, but we are pleased to report that many of MFT’s state policy priorities did very well this session. Thank you to all of our members and supporters who responded to our action alerts…
MFT is thrilled to celebrate the promotion of Policy & Research Director Ellen Stern Griswold into a new leadership position as Vice President and Deputy Director. Ellen will be second to President & CEO Amy Fisher, and her responsibilities will…
Maine’s wild blueberry industry is full of challenges. Each of the many obstacles wild blueberry growers Kate Mahaffey and Nate Dore of Slow Rise Farm shared is enough to put a farm business at risk, never mind juggling all of…
This month, we're celebrating Maine's food and farm advocates' hard work, which resulted in the passing of two landmark bills in the Maine Legislature. A Big Step Forward to Help PFAS-Impacted Farmers One of the biggest challenges in the fight…