MFRN News

Maine Land & Sea Farmer Wellness Forum

Join this unique networking forum to discuss the physical, psychological, and behavioral healthcare needs of Maine’s land and sea farming and fishing communities. Monday, April 28, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Maple Hill Farm Inn and Conference Center in Hallowell. Lunch will be provided and there is no cost to attend. For […]

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Journeyperson Program

Journeyperson program applications are now open and due January 31st. MOFGA is now accepting applications for the Journeyperson program, a 2 year program designed to help Maine farmers and farmworkers overcome barriers in their first few years of a farm business. The program provides holistic support for farmers including support in accessing land, capital, business […]

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Spring Webinar Series: Managing Farm Risk

Risk Risk Risk…strategies on how to think ahead on your farm! In this spring webinar series, we will talk about Land Transitioning, Land Access Planning, Risk Mitigation, and Climate Resilience. We will hear from farmers, UMaine Extension, UNH Extension, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and more. For […]

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