Applications for the 2020 residencies at MFT’s Joseph A. Fiore Art Center opened December 31st, 2019 and close March 1st, 2020. Next summer the Center will host six visual art residencies: most residency placements will go to Maine artists, a…
We closed out 2019 by wrapping up three exciting farmland protection projects, resulting in about 923 acres of newly protected farmland! We are so grateful for all of the farmers we’ve partnered with over the last year, and for our…
Pitching in on afternoon chores and meeting the rambunctious goats and other animals is part of the package for guests who stay overnight on Heide and Greg Purinton-Brown’s Toddy Pond Farm.
Maine farms produce so many wonderful products that are perfect for your holiday table and your gift list. From cheese to maple syrup, sparkling beverages to cozy yarns, or tea to warm the winter--Maine farms have what you need to…
At the Nexus of Access, Transfer, and Viability BY AMANDA BEAL | PHOTOGRAPHS BY JENNY NELSON
Last week, MFT and ME DACF co-hosted a webinar on Agricultural Land Reclamation in the 21st Century. The webinar offered guidance and best practices for farmers, landowners, and service providers. Topics included identifying and assessing land suitability for reclamation, environmental…
One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 1999, MFT has been doing just that for the people of Maine, protecting the farmland that nourishes Maine communities. Now…
Farmland and Solar Development Recently-enacted legislation encourages a significant increase in solar development in Maine on an expedited timeline. As a result, solar developers are racing to secure potential sites for solar installations, including on agricultural land near transmission infrastructure.…
This year’s devastating agricultural losses across the country from extreme weather have brought home the urgent need to address the climate crisis and its impacts on agriculture. Farmers across Maine can do a lot to build resilience to extreme weather…
MFT's Gallery’s 2019 Small Works Holiday Show features 21 artists from all over the state. The show is a diverse collection of fine arts and crafts with landscapes, figurative work, and abstract imagery related to Maine’s rural culture. The works…