Our Priorities for the Final Farm Bill
Time is running out for Congress to pass a new farm bill. The current farm bill, which was passed in 2014, expires on September 30, 2018. Both the House and the Senate have passed their own versions of a new…
Maine nutrition incentive programs get a big boost from large federal grant award
Innovative “nutrition incentive” programs that get more local, healthy food to low-income Mainers while growing the customer base for Maine farms have received federal funding through a large, multi-state grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Last week…
Renewable Energy Workshop
Join us for a workshop on Monday, September 12th from 3-5 p.m. at the Unity Food Hub to learn how to access USDA Rural Development guaranteed loan or competitive grant funds for the purchase, installation and construction of renewable energy…
HARVEST, March 2015
HARVEST: Farm and Food News From Maine and Beyond March 2015 Check back each month for a selection of articles, stories, and trends you might have missed. March was Women’s History Month! There are some awesome women farmers leading the…
Feds give $1.2M to boost Maine food production
Organizers running food production efforts across the state are receiving $1.25 million in federal funds, in part to expand access to healthy food in rural areas. U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree on Monday announced the federal funding, which is divided between…
Farmers encouraged to apply for federal conservation project funding
By Jordan Bailey | Aug 09, 2014 A national program that funds conservation projects on farms in Waldo County is evolving to include more small farms and support projects that focus on soil health and food security. The Environmental Quality…
New USDA Data Shows Growth in Local Farming
New USDA Data Shows Growth in Local Farming Farming in Maine continues to grow! In statistics released today by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the number of farms in Maine grew modestly in the five…