Maine Farmer Resource Network

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 1 pm – 2 pm Farmers have had to adapt quickly to the continued changes resulting from Covid-19. How are you managing? What are you hearing from your customers about their worries and stresses? How is your community coming together to support one another during this time? Do you need resources […]

Arthritis and Agriculture Webinar Date: June 2, 2020 Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm To register please visit https://mainecite.org/training/webinar-arthritis-and-agriculture-the-importance-of-protecting-your-joints/ This webinar is being presented by the Maine AgrAbility Program, a project dedicated to providing education, assistance, and support to Maine farmers with disabilities engaged in production agriculture, helping them and their families maintain optimal production and experience an […]

Pick-Your-Own Guidance During COVID-19 Webinar will be held on Tuesday, May 12th at 5:30pm. https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/pick-your-own-during-covid-19/

Small Bites are short, informational articles with practical ideas about stress reduction, improved communication, and family well-being. They are written by coaches from UMaine Extension’s Farm Coaching team. Farm Coaches are available at no cost to work remotely with farmers and farm families. Routines and schedules can ease stress. When there is uncertainty all around, […]

As of Fall 2019, new EPA regulations for paraquat went into effect.  The new regulations state that: Only licensed applicators can mix, load, or apply paraquat Applicators must receive EPA training before using Applicators must follow additional label requirements Paraquat dichloride, (sold under the brand names Gramoxone, Firestorm, Parazone, Cyclone, and more), is used as an herbicide and […]

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has created a COVID-19 Resources Webpage, which is continuously updated. It includes resources for small businesses, essential service providers, public-facing entities like farms and farmers’ markets, and animal health and welfare personnel. Please use this link to tell DACF how COVID-19 is impacting your farm, food, or forestry-related business.

Join us for a special Legal Food Hub webinar Tuesday, April 28th at 1:00PM EST. Mary Rose Scozzafava is a volunteer attorney for the Legal Food Hub and a board member of a small local community farm in Lexington, MA. She recently assisted the farm in applying for a PPP loan. Join us as she shares […]

What farms and small businesses NEED to know to comply with the Family First Corona Virus Response Act. UNH Extension is offering a webinar regarding the Family First Corona Virus Response Act. Wednesday, 04/29/2020 7:00pm – 8:00pm To Register visit UNH Extension. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)requires private businesses with fewer than 500 […]

Maine Farmland Trust (MFT) and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) are introducing new Maine Farm Emergency Grants to assist farmers impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. This collaborative effort will provide support to farmers who need assistance mitigating the economic impact of COVID-19, and will help them adapt their businesses to be responsive […]

As COVID-19 continues to make its way through our community, farmers are faced with unique challenges in an unpredictable market. Agricultural organizations agencies are continuing to collect information to assess the impact this virus is having on Maine farms to better inform direct assistance and policy in this changing time. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY TAKEN THIS SURVEY, […]