An important bill is being heard before the Maine Legislature’s Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee this week. LD 1881 would add a layer to the permitting process for solar energy installations over 20 acres in size and needs your support.…
In this series, we are taking a deeper dive into each priority and how you can support. This week, we are tackling local and regional food systems development. Every five years, Congress drafts a new federal Farm Bill, which determines…
Like any farm family, the Wormells have seen their share of hardship over the more than 100 years they’ve operated Wormell Farms, including the devastating loss of their contract with Horizon Organic in 2021 that shuttered their dairy business. As…
Every five years, Congress drafts a new federal Farm Bill, which determines how billions of dollars are spent in our communities. The Farm Bill shapes what’s grown on the land and who grows it, conservation and climate, the safety of…
We are excited to share Maine Farmland Trust’s 2023 Farm Bill Priorities. Every five years, Congress drafts a new federal Farm Bill, which determines how billions of dollars are spent in our communities. The Farm Bill shapes what’s grown on…
Land access is one of the most critical components of agricultural production. Centuries of structural and institutional racism have blocked Black farmers from equal access to land in a myriad of ways. Land ownership in America, including in Maine, is…
Every year, Maine Maple Sunday is a great opportunity to learn about the importance of maple syrup in Maine's agricultural landscape and enjoy one of our state's favorite sweet treats! Maple sugar and syrup has been produced in Maine since…
This month, we wrapped up the workshop phase of our 2023 Farm Business Planning Programs, and are gearing up for what comes next. This year, a total of 46 farms across the state are beginning or continuing our Farm Business…
MFT understands that climate change is one of the most daunting challenges of our time, and will have significant impacts on Maine’s agricultural sector. Maine farmers are already experiencing climate change impacts, and are needing to adapt to the increasing…
Maine Farmland Trust partners with farmers, state policymakers and other stakeholders to cultivate a political and social environment in which Maine farms thrive. Through our farmland protection & farmland access work and the relationships we hold with farmers, our policy…