Federal Support for Maine Farmers Last week, MFT was pleased to see that Congress passed and the President signed an aid package that includes $9.5 billion for agricultural producers impacted by COVID-19, including producers of specialty crops, producers that supply…
Now's the time to dig in and support Maine farms and our local food economy. Over the last few weeks it's been amazing to see how farmers and the food and farm community have pivoted and adapted in the face…
Update 3/27: UPDATE 3/27/20: MFT was very pleased to see that the Senate aid package includes $9.5 billion for agricultural producers impacted by COVID-19, including producers of specialty crops, producers that supply local food systems, and livestock producers. The House…
As Covid-19 makes its way through our community, farmers are faced with unique challenges in an unpredictable market. The following survey was made in collaboration with agricultural organizations agencies across the state to better assess the impact this virus is…
In these difficult times, we are reminded that we are all interconnected, and we're all in this together. As we monitor the evolving situation surrounding Covid 19, MFT is doing what we can to ensure the health of our staff…
We all need to eat, and eating (and sharing) good, local, nutritious food can go a long way in bolstering our health and peace of mind, while also contributing to the health and resiliency of our communities and economies. Like…
On March 5, farmer Jeff Storey closed on the purchase of 26 acres of Spring Brook Farm on Greely Road in Cumberland. Storey was able to purchase the land back from the Town of Cumberland thanks in large part to…
This past month, MFT closed on three more farms: Maine Lee Morgan Horse Farm in Manchester, Bunting Farm in Whitfield, and Spring Brook Farm in Cumberland.
Maine farmers have long been stewards of the land – soil, water, and natural resources that we all depend upon. As our climate continues to change, our farmers are on the frontlines and need to be prepared to adapt to…
maine organizations seek to expand food access BY KATHRYN WILLIAMS | PHOTOGRAPHS BY SÉAN ALONZO HARRIS