The new year brings an opportunity for reflection on happenings and accomplishments, and anticipation of what’s to come. The first Harvest of 2021 reminds us that even in a year as full of challenges as 2020, there’s good work happening…
In 2020 we worked with farmers to protect a total of 20 farms, totaling almost 2,000 acres. Learn more about some of our most recent farmland projects:
MFT’s FarmLink is a linking service that helps connect people who are seeking farmland, with farmland owners (or their representatives) who are looking to sell, lease or work out non-traditional tenure arrangements, based on their respective interests, needs and goals.…
MFT is pleased to announce the launch of FarmCalc, a cloud-database program that helps farmers make financially informed decisions about their farm business. This program was developed by MFT, Jed Beach of FarmSmart Maine and Lori Bailey of ReNew Development.…
Call for artwork for upcoming show Farms for ME: Observations on Agriculture by Young Artists
MFT and Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association distribute a total of $47,960 to farms in a second round of grants.
In early December over 200 MFT members and supporters tuned in for our 2020 virtual annual meeting! While we wish we could've seen you all in-person, it was great to feel the sense of community online and see so many…
This holiday season, it is more important than ever to shop local and support Maine’s food and farm economy. In Maine we are incredibly lucky to be surrounded by farms and food producers offering an abundant array of local products…
On Dec. 1, 2020, the Maine Climate Council presented the state’s new climate action plan, Maine Won’t Wait, A Plan for Climate Action, to the Governor and the Maine Legislature. The Maine Climate Council (MCC) – a collection of industry…
Maine is an incredible place to live, so it’s no surprise that in the midst of a pandemic, folks are looking in our direction for affordable land and a safe place to find shelter and community. We’ve heard from farmers…