{"id":9441,"date":"2025-12-04T10:31:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T15:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/york\/?page_id=9441"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:39:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:39:34","slug":"york-county-farmers-network","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/york\/york-county-farmers-network\/","title":{"rendered":"York County Farmers’ Network"},"content":{"rendered":"

Connecting Farmers. Growing Community. Building Resilience.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

York County is home to a vibrant mix of farms\u2014from small specialty growers to multi-generation family operations.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0York County Farmers Network (YCFN<\/span>)<\/strong>\u00a0was brought\u00a0back to life to support this community, foster connection, and help local agriculture thrive well into the future.<\/p>\n

In recent years, York County farms have embraced\u00a0agritourism<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0direct-to-consumer markets<\/strong>, contributing to Maine\u2019s $172 million in direct farm sales. But as farming evolves, so do the challenges\u2014like preparing for change in long term weather patterns, navigating labor and finances, and planning for the next generation.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s where<\/strong>\u00a0YCFN<\/span>\u00a0comes in.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Most importantly, we build a community!<\/p>\n

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We host\u00a0monthly workshops <\/strong>and\u00a0networking events<\/strong>\u00a0that bring farmers together to learn, share, and grow. Topics we\u2019ve covered include:<\/p>\n

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Agritourism & diversification<\/p>\n

Soil health & climate-smart practices<\/p>\n

Farm succession & business planning<\/p>\n

Grants, financing & bookkeeping<\/p>\n

Hiring & labor management strategies<\/p>\n

And many more based on the needs determined by the\u00a0YCFN<\/span>\u00a0members<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a seasoned grower or just starting out, our goal is to give you the tools and community support you need to succeed.<\/p>\n

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York County Farmers’ Network Speaker Series 2026 Registrations!\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Know Your County! <\/b><\/h3>\n

In 2024, I spent significant time interviewing farmers across York County to better understand the current state of agriculture and the challenges facing stakeholders in Southern Maine. I am pleased to share that this work has been accepted and published as a policy paper in the\u00a0Maine Policy Review<\/em>.<\/p>\n

You can read the full article here, Maine Policy Review: Assessing the Needs of Southern Maine Farmers: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Role of Extension<\/a><\/p>\n

There is also an accompanying podcast episode discussing the findings, Field Notes: York County, Maine Agricultural Updates with Dr. Ankit Singh<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Ankit<\/p>\n

YCFN<\/span>\u00a0is proudly supported by the\u00a0University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/strong>\u00a0and built on the voices and experiences of our local ag community.<\/p>\n

Stay Connected!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Want to join the network or learn more?<\/p>\n

Contact Ankit Singh at email ankit.singh@maine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow us on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

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