October 2021
Registration open: Business of Farming Program
Business of Farming This track is for experienced farmers who want to analyze their current business model and use the information for decision-making. Drawing on a panel of business experts from around the state, as well as other growers, we’ll uncover the story your financial records are telling you, and develop your ability to make strategic business decisions that move you in the direction of your goals. In this program, you will: Participate in 4, 2.5 hour live, virtual workshops…
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Lessons from the Pandemic: Maine’s local food system during Covid 19
What lessons can we learn from the pandemic that will help us better support Maine’s farmers and local food system? In 2021, CDI, CEI, MFT and MOFGA joined forces to survey how Maine’s food system is being impacted by COVID-19. While the pandemic is not yet over, and it’s too soon to draw conclusions about long-term impacts, the survey results give farm and food business service providers, as well as consumers, unique insight into key areas that need support. Join…
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Maine Farmland Trust’s 2021 Annual Meeting: Growing Farms, Growing Community
Growing Farms, Growing Community From 6 - 7 PM on Thursday, December 9 A virtual celebration of Maine farms and the work that the Maine Farmland Trust community is doing to grow the future for farming. Join Amy Fisher, MFT's new President and CEO, and Amanda Beal, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, for a conversation celebrating the abundance and potential of Maine's food and farm landscape. We'll also hear from farmers around the state about…
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