Songbird Farm, Unity Adam Nordell and Johanna Davis are typical of many young farmers in Maine: hardworking, smart, and committed to producing good food in a sustainable way. Both Adam and Johanna had worked on various farms before finding each…
The Maine Farmland Trust Gallery presents: Heather Lyon: "The Farm Project" February 13-March 27 exhibit Artist Reception: March 20, 5-7:30pm Belfast. The Maine Farmland Trust Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition by Blue Hill artist Heather Lyon. The…
Farmers! How can wholesale fit with your farm? Are you curious about wholesaling your harvest for the first time? Are you an experienced wholesaler wanting to increase your sales or streamline your operation? From buying clubs to supermarkets accounts, the…
As a member-powered non-profit, we know generosity changes communities. The 5,000+ supporters of MFT - Mainers, farmers, local food enthusiasts, and you - make our land protection projects possible, keep FarmLink up-to-date on available farmland, and help farmers grow their…
Cultivating land can enrich our lives beyond the basic provision of agricultural products. Last June, Maine Farmland Trust closed on a purchased easement with…
From Maine Public Broadcasting Network, July 28, 2014 Farming in Maine has been rebounding. That's, in part, because of innovations in marketing, finance, farming techniques and new products made from Maine-grown ingredients. MPBN's Irwin Gratz talks about all that with…
This is a story from our Newsletter a year ago, with an update: It was not too many years ago that Rokes Egg Farm in Camden was a bustle of agricultural activity. And soon the property will be bustling again.…
An intro to FarmLink from our Winter 2013 newsletter: Land access is a particular challenge for beginning farmers. MFT’s FarmLink program helps farmland seekers connect with farmland owners, in an effort to facilitate affordable land transfer. To date, FarmLink has…
A snippet of our recent work, from our Spring 2014 newsletter: David Asmussen of Blue Bell Farm is the latest young farmer “digging in” in Bowdoinham, a community that has become a hub for next generation farmers. He and his…
We don’t always share values with our neighbors. But when we do, we form a bond that contributes to a larger intimation: community. For all of us, community stems from connection with people and place. For farmers in particular, community…