Univ. of Maine Cooperative Extension, Agriculture News Announcements, Newsletters including "Farm Scoop" issues, etc.

To receive issues of "Farm Scoop" via email, subscribe to kymnoelle.hopson@maine.edu

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (M.O.F.G.A.): www.mofga.org

   MOFGA provides technical assistance specific to organic farming and gardening, assisting seasoned organic growers, helping new organic farmers get started and educating conventional farmers concerning the benefits of organic methods.

• MOFGA Agricultural services
• MOFGA Organic certification

State of Maine, Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry: www.Maine.gov/DACF

• Grants and Loans for Agriculture
• Division of Animal and Plant Health
• Agriculture Resource Development Division
• Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources Questions? Contact the Maine Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources
• Permits and Licenses, Quality Assurance and Regulations
• Laws and Rules
• Food Laws and Rules
• Inspection Programs
• Maine's "Senior Farm Share" Program Information Are You a Farmer? Learn How to Apply to be a Participating Farmer
• WIC Program Information for Farmers at Maine Dept. of Health and Human Services

United States Department of Agriculture: www.USDA.gov

• Farm Service Agency for Maine Website

• USDA FSA Farm Service Agency, State of Maine News Releases. You can subscribe to receive releases via email.

• View the Current Issue of "Amber Waves" Monthly Newsletter from USDA ERS office

• New Farmers Section of the USDA website
• USDA Scarborough Service Center York County Maine's Local Service Center for the USDA
• National Checkoff Programs for your farm's product Learn More Here Blueberries, Christmas Trees, Beef, etc.
• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Video: Commercial Poultry Farmers https://vimeo.com/155061710
• Farm Service Agency FSA Home
• • Disaster Assistance Programs "FSA provides assistance for natural disaster losses, resulting from drought, flood, fire, freeze, tornadoes, pest infestation, and other calamities."
  • Farm Loan Programs Excellent resource for funding sources to help strengthen your farm: operating loans, emergency, etc.
  • Conservation Programs Drinking water protection; Reducing soil erosion; Wildlife habitat preservation; Preservation and restoration of forests and wetlands; Assistance for farmers whose farms are damaged by natural disasters

University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Agriculture resources:

• University of Maine Cooperative Extension, York County Office
• Beginning Farmers Resource Network of Maine
• Cooperative Extension Publications Catalog
• Agricultural workshops, events and news
• Publications, Blogs, Newsletters
• Cumberland County Farms and Food Systems Blog
• Maine Family Farms: Life and Business in Balance Publication Series
  
  • Why "Thank You" Matters: Expressing Appreciation
  • Running Successful Farm-Family Meetings
  • Farm and Family--Finding Balance
  • Understanding Roles in the Farm Family
  • Recognizing the Signs of Farm Family Stress

Related Agricultural Resources:

"AgriAbility" assisting Maine agriculture workers and their families with disabilities so they may continue working in agriculture, safely.

Maine Farm Bureau a non-governmental, non-profit voluntary organization promoting issues of rural agriculture and more.

Farm Family Insurance

Maine Small Business Development Center

Three Rivers Land Trust

York County Soil and Water Conservation District

York County Community Action Corp.

Partners for a Hunger-Free York County

Partners for a Hunger-Free York County's Healthy Pre-School Project

Maine Harvest for Hunger from Univ. of Maine Cooperative Extension

Maine Farmland Trust website includes useful information on financing and other resources for farmers

"Maine Farmlink" from Maine Farmland Trust, connects people looking for farmland with owners of farmland

Maine Sustainable Agriculture Society supporting sustainable agriculture in Maine

Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets excellent resource about participating in farmers' markets, locate farmers' markets in your area

YCFN Breakfast Meeting Sponsor: Farm Credit East