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Maine Farms for the Future Program

Maine Farms for the Future is a two-phase competitive program providing business planning assistance and investment support to farms. Selected farms receive a recommendation for an AMLF loan at 2% interest, and land-protecting farms may receive a cash grant up to $25,000.

About this program

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Eligibility

Maine farms of all types seeking business planning support and investment. Phase 1 provides planning assistance; Phase 2 provides AMLF loan recommendation at 2% rate and potential cash grant of up to $25,000 for farms protecting farmland.

Requirements

  • Must be a Maine farm
  • Competitive application required
  • Phase 2 applicants must have completed Phase 1