{"id":7,"date":"2012-10-25T10:24:10","date_gmt":"2012-10-25T14:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2025-11-26T12:40:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T17:40:24","slug":"first-considerations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/first-considerations\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Consider First"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id7_88433c-c8{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id7_88433c-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id7_88433c-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id7_88433c-c8 > .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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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_12f279-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7_12f279-15\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_12f279-15, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_12f279-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7_12f279-15\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading7_12f279-15 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7_12f279-15\">Maine Farmer Resource Network<\/h1>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/\" class=\"kb-section-link-overlay\"><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id7_40dc6d-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id7_40dc6d-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id7_40dc6d-f7 > 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane7_da41d1-3a\"><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 href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/regulation-taxes\/\">Understanding Regulations and Taxes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/managing-your-farms-woodlot\/\">Managing Your Farm&#8217;s Woodlands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/aquaculture\/\">Farming the Water: Aquaculture<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/marketing-your-products\/\">Marketing Your Farm Products<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/farm-and-family\/\">Families and Farming<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/resources-for-agriculture\/\">Resources for Military Veteran Farmers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id7_b23c9e-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id7_b23c9e-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id7_b23c9e-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:60px;padding-right:60px;padding-bottom:160px;padding-left:60px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id7_b23c9e-80{background-color:#e5f0f9;}.kb-row-layout-id7_b23c9e-80 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id7_b23c9e-80 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7_6e9931-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7_6e9931-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7_6e9931-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7_6e9931-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7_6e9931-88{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7_6e9931-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7_6e9931-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7_6e9931-88\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_5e89a0-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_5e89a0-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7_5e89a0-ec\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_5e89a0-ec mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_5e89a0-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7_5e89a0-ec\"] 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-heading7_5e89a0-ec img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_5e89a0-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7_5e89a0-ec\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_5e89a0-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_5e89a0-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7_5e89a0-ec\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_5e89a0-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_5e89a0-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7_5e89a0-ec\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7_5e89a0-ec wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7_5e89a0-ec\">Whether you\u2019re sure you want to spend your life caring for animals or with your hands in the dirt, or if you\u2019d just like to live in the country, the first thing to do is identify <strong>where<\/strong> you want to farm. Since the soil can be the most valuable natural resource and the most limiting factor on a farm, be sure to learn more about the soil types on the property before you rent or buy.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_68aabd-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_68aabd-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7_68aabd-90\"]{font-size:22px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_68aabd-90 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_68aabd-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7_68aabd-90\"] 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-heading7_68aabd-90 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_68aabd-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7_68aabd-90\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_68aabd-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_68aabd-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7_68aabd-90\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_68aabd-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7_68aabd-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7_68aabd-90\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7_68aabd-90 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7_68aabd-90\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id7_73554d-0f .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:3px;}.kt-accordion-id7_73554d-0f 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.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-id7_73554d-0f 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-pane7_1d7fad-25\"><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\">Online Tools<\/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.maine.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Map of Maine<\/a> \u2013 contact information, basic facts and online services by county and municipality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/portal\/about_me\/facts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Facts<\/a> \u2013 including geology, history, maps, statistics, weather and climate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov\/app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USDA Web Soil Survey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/new-farmers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farming in Maine<\/a> \u2013 for new farmers and those still considering the possibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newfarmers.usda.gov\/first-steps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New to Farming<\/a> \u2013 examine the requirements of this rigorous but rewarding life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beginningfarmers.org\/the-beginning-farmer-quiz-do-you-have-what-it-takes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beginning Farmer Quiz<\/a> \u2013 a self-scoring quiz to see if you have what it takes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/\">Getting Started<\/a> \u2013 an online tutorial from Cornell University&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/cvp.cce.cornell.edu\/event.php?id=471\">Northeast Beginning Farmers Project<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/plan-your-farm\/learning-how-to-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learning How to Farm<\/a> \u2013 feed your interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.getrealmaine.com\/index.cfm\/fuseaction\/home.home\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get to know Maine&#8217;s farms <\/a>\u2013 farmers&#8217; markets, agricultural events, and local fairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-28 kt-pane7_ae03f2-b8\"><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\">Who to Contact for Direct 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=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/about\/commissioners\/soil_water\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine\u2019s Soil and Water Conservation Districts<\/a> can assist you with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrcs.usda.gov\/wps\/portal\/nrcs\/detail\/national\/home\/?cid=stelprdb1049255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">soil survey maps<\/a> and other important information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/county-offices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/a> \u2013 with offices for every county in Maine<\/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-pane7_040ab3-41\"><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 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:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20241113193200\/http:\/\/umaine.edu\/publications\/2433e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">So You Want to Farm in Maine?<\/a>&nbsp;A series of questions to help you decide whether farm life is right for you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-29 kt-pane7_f72423-f2\"><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\">Apprenticeships<\/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:\/\/www.mofga.org\/trainings\/farmer-training-programs\/apprenticeships\/\" 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kt-svg-icon-list-item-7_a7bb52-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/first-considerations\/\" 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\"><strong>What to Consider First<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-7_fb1d4e-3c .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-7_fb1d4e-3c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/learning-how-to-farm\/\" 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\">Learning How to Farm<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-7_74b3cd-08 .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-7_74b3cd-08\"><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-7_18cc8b-67 .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-7_18cc8b-67\"><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-7_a749a8-bb .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-7_a749a8-bb\"><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-7_9e01ba-c4 .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-7_9e01ba-c4\"><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-7_c34546-aa .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-7_c34546-aa\"><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-7_a11885-21 .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-7_a11885-21\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/regulation-taxes\/\" 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\">Understanding Regulations and Taxes<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-7_1634ab-65 .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-7_1634ab-65\"><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-7_23694f-87 .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-7_23694f-87\"><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-7_a73df3-26 .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-7_a73df3-26\"><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 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\">Marketing Your Farm Products<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-7_0f2251-b9 .kt-svg-icon-list-text 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class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Families and Farming<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-7_e233df-cb .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-7_e233df-cb\"><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 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 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