The Maine 2022 legislative session has ended, but we are pleased to report that many of MFT’s state policy priorities did very well this session. Thank you to all of our members and supporters who responded to our action alerts…
This month, we're celebrating Maine's food and farm advocates' hard work, which resulted in the passing of two landmark bills in the Maine Legislature. A Big Step Forward to Help PFAS-Impacted Farmers One of the biggest challenges in the fight…
MFT supports renewable energy production on farms as long as it does not significantly diminish the potential for agricultural production. The Maine Legislature recently voted in favor of LD 856, which would advance key recommendations to incentivize the siting of…
MFT supports renewable energy production, like solar, 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…
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…
The presence and persistence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (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 health and livelihoods are at…
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…
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…
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 support the economic viability of a farm operation, reduce energy costs, and is important for addressing…