Maine Department of Agriculture — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources is the State’s lead agency dealing with all aspects of the food system from the field to the table. The Department maintains multiple programs to address needs and issues affecting Maine’s natural resources. Contact 207.287.3871.
USDA’s Farm Service Agency — Administers programs in conservation, disaster assistance, commodity operations, farm loans, and outreach. County offices throughout the state. State office located in Bangor 207.990.9100 ext 2.
USDA — The agency’s website provides access to all their programs and initiatives, plus interactive atlases, news updates, and the USDA blog.
Coastal Enterprises Inc (CEI) is a private, nonprofit Community Development Corporation and Community Development Financial Institution that provides financing and support for job-creating small businesses, natural resources industries, community facilities, and affordable housing.
Farm Credit of Maine is a member of the Farm Credit System, a national network of banks and lending institutions that serve U.S. agribusinesses and the nation’s rural economy.
Maine Food Atlas allows users to discover local food assets in their community.
Maine Farmland Trust is an award-winning statewide organization committed to strengthening farming in Maine. Their Maine FarmLink is a farm transfer program that connects prospective farmers seeking farmland with retiring farmers and other farmland owners who wish to see their agricultural lands remain active.
