Announcements

American Farmland Trust Farmer Relief Fund

American Farmland Trust will award farmers with cash grants of up to $1,000 each to help them weather the current storm of market disruptions caused by the coronavirus crisis. Eligible applicants include any small and mid-size direct-market producers. These are defined as producers with annual gross revenue of between $10,000 and $1 million from sales […]

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Opportunity from Cornell

Cornell is offering some of their regular programs for free. This offer is only for a limited. The link to the small farm courses is here https://smallfarmcourses.com/.

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New Directory for Local Farm Product and Pick-Up Options

Many farms across Maine have added alternative ways customers can obtain farm products to accommodate for social distancing in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Maine farmers are updating this database in an effort to increase public access to their farm products during this time. You can view the website and map at this farm product directory […]

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Add Your Farm to this New Online Marketing List

Many farms across Maine have added alternative ways customers can obtain farm products to accommodate for social distancing in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.  Maine farmers are updating this new database in an effort to increase public access to their farm products during this time. You can view the website and map at this farm product […]

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What Ag Producers Need to Know About COVID19

Summary Coronavirus has gained attention worldwide as an emerging infectious disease. This webinar is intended to share evidence-based information about COVID19 and to help agricultural producers identify strategies for responding on their farm. Intended Audience Agricultural producers, ranchers, farmers, farmworkers, veterinarians, Extension personnel, rural health care providers, and others who work in agriculture. Objectives At […]

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USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak

The U.S. Department of Agriculture continues to be open for business to provide services to the American people.  While USDA has moved to an enhanced telework posture during the Coronavirus National Emergency, services to the American people continue.  For additional information, please visit the press release here.

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Low-Interest Federal Disaster Loans from U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Maine small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the […]

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