Who We Are

Members of the MFRN Leadership Council

The Maine Farmer Resource Network is a partnership of institutions, agencies, and organizations dedicated to supporting new farmers. Together, we provide resources, guidance, and expertise to help farmers succeed in building sustainable and thriving agricultural businesses. Our network combines diverse perspectives and strengths to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing beginning farmers across our region.

a farmer gathering apples in an orchard

Free business planning services and a variety of financing options for farms and other small businesses.

Loans and business coaching.

New American Sustainable Agriculture Project, farmer training programs.

Loans, leasing, appraisal, tax and payroll services, credit life insurance and crop insurance services.

Personalized service, offering a comprehensive range of loans, financial products, services, health savings accounts and retirement planning options.

Caring support and expert guidance to help farmers, landowners and communities navigate the challenges of land access, tenure, and transfer.

Foundation Free service that connects eligible farmers, food entrepreneurs, and organizations to attorneys.

Foundation Free service that connects eligible farmers, food entrepreneurs, Helps farmers, fishermen, and forest workers work safely and more productively.

Conflict resolution/mediation, contract and lease consultation & co- drafting, and financial coaching.

Supports aquatic growers.

Regulation resources for beginning farmers, aquatic farmers, and foresters.

Network resources, campaigns for agriculture as a whole.

Supports farmers, farmland access, farm viability, land protection.

Farm viability, assists farmers and consumers, farmer’s market programs.

Business advising, training and business resources.

Resources for coastal communities.

Organic agriculture resources, events, trainings and programs; Organic certification; Advocacy.

Sustainable agriculture resources.

Business mentors, courses and webinars.

New American community farming programs and resources, land access.

Research-based production resources.

Research-based production resources.

Loans, disaster relief, conservation programs, regulation resources.

Conservation programs, financial and technical assistance.

Loans and grants, water and energy infrastructure programs.

Agricultural surveys and statistical reports.

Educational demonstrations, apprenticeships, and resources.

Direct Your Inquiries:

If you represent an agency or institution that works with Maine farmers and are interested in presenting to MFRN, please contact Tori Jackson, Chairperson, at tori.jackson@maine.edu.