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…
Let's support the LD 2013 farmer support fund to make sure farmers impacted by PFAS get the support they need. TAKE ACTION! On March 17th, the Legislature’s Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee voted unanimously in support of LD 2013, which…
Low-impact foresters across Maine increasingly appreciate the carbon benefits of leaving woodlots intact. By Laura Poppick, photos by Greta Rybus On a clear October morning, I walk with Peter Hagerty down a dirt road on his 100-acre farm in Porterfield,…
MFT supports renewable energy production on farms as long as it does not significantly diminish the potential for agricultural production. On-site energy production can provide economic support to a farm, reduce the farm’s energy costs, and is important for addressing…
Protecting Farms and Farmland from PFAS Farmland is foundational to a healthy local food system. PFAS, so-called forever chemicals, are persistent in the environment, and the application of contaminated sludge or residuals decades ago by farmers who were unaware of…
Winter is a time for reflection and preparation, and that includes staff changes here at MFT. We’re proud to (re-)introduce 3 members of our staff that have recently moved into new roles here at MFT, as they continue to grow…
As the Legislature soon considers several bills with significant ramifications for Maine farms, we need you, our members and supporters, to take action and make sure that farms and farmland are protected and that the Wabanaki Tribes’ ability to manage…
The 2022 legislative session is already underway in Maine, and many important bills will be considered that have significant ramifications for Maine farms. Our top priorities this year include: protecting farms and farmland from PFAS contamination, advocating for balanced solar…
The presence and persistence of PFAS contamination in soil, water and crops is an emerging national issue, and the unfolding information about PFAS in Maine is alarming, especially for farmers, whose livelihoods are connected to the land. Maine is one…
In 2022, we are inviting 10 additional farms to join the Soil Health Network! We are seeking vegetable, row crop and pastured livestock farmers who are passionate about improving their soil health, and who would like to join a small…