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Recent Grants Awarded in Support
of Local Agriculture in Maine
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Farmland Preservation and Sustainable Practices
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Total Grant Amount |
| Farmland Conservation: Funding support for six different land conservation efforts conducted by local and/or national conservation groups that include farmland preservation. |
$510,750.00 |
| Maine Farmland Trust: Significant support for the launch of a Buy/Protect/Sell program insuring permanent affordable access to farmland. In addition to general support, additional support was provided for farmland preservation efforts in Washington and Hancock Counties, and for expanding efforts to connect aspiring farmers with existing farmers in Franklin and Somerset Counties. |
$186,982.00 |
| Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association: Support for efforts to increase organic farms in Maine to 10% of the state's total farms. |
$60,000.00 |
| Maine Sustainable Agriculture Society: Support for visioning and strategic planning. |
$3,401.00 |
| Rippling Waters Farm: Support to raise awareness of college students, faculty and community residents about the value of composting, to organize a leaf collection drive and to utilize the resulting compost to improve garden soil fertility and production. |
$7,470.00 |
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Market Promotion and Business Support for Farmers
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Community Supported Agriculture, Farmers' Markets, and Consumer Co-ops
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Nutrition, Food Security, and Community Kitchens
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Community Gardens and Community Building
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Assistance for Farmworkers
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Public Education and Awareness
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