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"As a lifelong Mainer, local agriculture has been a constant presence and source of joy since I was a young child. As an adult, I have come to realize the importance of food sovereignty, sustainable farming, and community building. Maine Farmland Trust addresses all of these issues by supporting our agricultural workers, who in turn provide us with not only sustenance for our bellies, but for our hearts and collective sense of wellbeing. Every meal I have that includes Maine-produced ingredients fills me with warmth and utter joy, and I feel far more connected to the land and the communities that reside in this beautiful state. My hope is for Maine to regain its footing as an agricultural hub and to expand access to local ingredients for all residents."

"Beer and agriculture are deeply connected. The quality of our ingredients has a direct impact on the final quality of our beer. And we're lucky to have amazing grain farmers, and maltsters, right in our backyard. This year, we were able to brew with over 2 million pounds of Maine-grown grain, a milestone we've been working towards for nearly a decade. Growing the demand for Maine-grown ingredients is just one part of the equation. It takes collaboration to grow agricultural infrastructure across the state so that farmers can grow their operations. We, and our farmer friends, are lucky to have Maine Farmland Trust as an exemplary resource to protect farmland and grow resources for farmers, ensuring we all get to enjoy locally grown Maine foods for many years to come."

"As a 25-year member of MFT, I have witnessed and supported the organization's germination and progress. Early on, MFT co-founder Frank Miles approached me for advice on starting nonprofits. I knew he was on to something, as farms began disappearing and becoming too expensive for younger farmers to afford. Since every local community fosters some form of agriculture, any loss is unacceptable. Since joining the Board, my enthusiasm has only grown. While attending community gatherings focused on strategic planning this summer, I'm impressed with the thoughtful comments, perspectives and insights shared by farmers, donors, and members, and by the caliber of MFT's staff and Board. This is a watershed moment for farming in the U.S. With Stacy Brenner at the helm, I know MFT's work to protect farmland and keep local farms in agriculture will continue to make an impact and resonate with people of all ages in the future."

“I recently discovered MFT, and read about their work protecting farmland, supporting farmers and finding ways to make access to local food more equitable, which is so important to me and my family. I realized that supporting this wonderful organization with a membership is absolutely the right thing to do!”