{"id":32,"date":"2012-10-25T10:50:38","date_gmt":"2012-10-25T14:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2025-11-26T13:05:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T18:05:46","slug":"regulation-taxes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/regulation-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Regulations and Taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id32_07015e-a4{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id32_07015e-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id32_07015e-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id32_07015e-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:60px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:15px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane32_e1778d-6b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Menu: Resources | assistance<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/first-considerations\/\">What to Consider First<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/learning-how-to-farm\/\">Learning How to Farm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/finding-and-assessing-land\/\">Searching For, Assessing, and Acquiring Land<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/planning-managing-your-farm-business\/\">Planning and Managing Your Farm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/equipment\/\">Planning on Facilities and Equipment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/funding-your-farm-business\/\">Financing Your Farm Business<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/managing-risks\/\">Managing Risks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column32_598774-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column32_598774-ed\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_638db0-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_638db0-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32_638db0-e8\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_638db0-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_638db0-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32_638db0-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_638db0-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_638db0-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32_638db0-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_638db0-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_638db0-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32_638db0-e8\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_638db0-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_638db0-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32_638db0-e8\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading32_638db0-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32_638db0-e8\">Understanding Regulations and Taxes<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id32_0358ce-a0{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id32_0358ce-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id32_0358ce-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id32_0358ce-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id32_0358ce-a0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id32_0358ce-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id32_0358ce-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id32_0358ce-a0 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column32_35a1e5-33\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_9cdcdb-24, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_9cdcdb-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32_9cdcdb-24\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_9cdcdb-24 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_9cdcdb-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32_9cdcdb-24\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_9cdcdb-24 img.kb-inline-image, 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consuming their products. Whether you\u2019re raising livestock, growing vegetables, making maple syrup or harvesting your woodlot, be sure you know the regulations and requirements that affect your industry and chosen livelihood.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id32_bb4939-e1 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:3px;}.kt-accordion-id32_bb4939-e1 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:35px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:35px;padding-left:35px;}.kt-accordion-id32_bb4939-e1 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid 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.kt-accordion-id32_bb4939-e1 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #acbe4e;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id32_bb4939-e1 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id32_bb4939-e1 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id32_bb4939-e1 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id32_bb4939-e1 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:3px;}.kt-accordion-id32_bb4939-e1 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id32_bb4939-e1 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id32_bb4939-e1 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #acbe4e;}.kt-accordion-id32_bb4939-e1 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id32_bb4939-e1 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMAccentBlueAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id32_bb4939-e1 kt-accordion-has-30-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle kt-accodion-icon-side-left\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane32_621d14-07\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Resources<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mainelegislature.org\/legis\/statutes\/search.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine 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Many of the laws affecting agriculture are under <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mainelegislature.org\/legis\/statutes\/7\/title7ch0sec0.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Title 7<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/about\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry<\/a> has several divisions that administer regulations:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/agriculture\/qar\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Division of Quality Assurance and Regulation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/agriculture\/aph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Division of Animal and Plant Health<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/php\/ag_compliance\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agricultural Compliance Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/php\/nutrient_management\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nutrient Management Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/agriculture\/mpd\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Division of Agriculture Resource Development<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/ard\/farmland_protection\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farmland Protection Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/agriculture\/narr\/rulesregs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Division of Natural and Rural Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/revenue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Revenue Service<\/a> provides information through its various tax divisions:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/revenue\/propertytax\/homepage.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Property Tax information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/revenue\/taxes\/tax-relief-credits-programs\/property-tax-relief-programs\/land-use-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Current Use Property Tax Programs<\/a> for Farmland, Tree Growth, Open Space and Working Waterfront<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/ard\/farmland_protection\/farmland_tax_law.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More on the Farmland and Tree Growth Property Tax Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/revenue\/faq\/sales-use-service-provider-tax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sales and Use Tax<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/doc\/mfs\/rules_regs\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Forest Service<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainefarmbureau.us\/news-legislation\/legislative-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Farm Bureau<\/a> is a non-governmental, non-profit voluntary organization that lobbies for issues important to agriculture, landowners and the rural way of life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofga.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association<\/a> is, also, involved with public policy initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-30 kt-pane32_5a12cc-01\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Publications<\/span><\/span><span 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d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Learning How to Farm<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_905f37-49 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_905f37-49\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/finding-and-assessing-land\/\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-link\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Searching For, Assessing, and Acquiring Land<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_a6f8bb-40 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_a6f8bb-40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/planning-managing-your-farm-business\/\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-link\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Planning and Managing Your Farm<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_40a60e-10 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_40a60e-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/equipment\/\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-link\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Planning on Facilities and Equipment<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_e804ae-bf .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_e804ae-bf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/funding-your-farm-business\/\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-link\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Financing Your Farm Business<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_4b195e-41 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_4b195e-41\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/managing-risks\/\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-link\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Managing Risks<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_101d0c-24 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_101d0c-24\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/regulation-taxes\/\"><strong>Understanding Regulations and Taxes<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_b681f0-83 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_b681f0-83\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/managing-your-farms-woodlot\/\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-link\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Managing Your Farm&#8217;s Woodlands<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_47a563-96 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_47a563-96\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/aquaculture\/\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-link\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Farming the Water: Aquaculture<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_94917c-e8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_94917c-e8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/marketing-your-products\/\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-link\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 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439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Families and Farming<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_133b6c-a3 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-32_133b6c-a3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/resources-for-agriculture\/\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-link\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg 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data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32_8820c0-f8\">Direct Your Inquiries:<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_7f480b-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_7f480b-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32_7f480b-44\"]{text-align:center;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_7f480b-44 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_7f480b-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32_7f480b-44\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_7f480b-44 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32_7f480b-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32_7f480b-44\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p 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