Last week, the four Somali Bantu farmers of New Roots Cooperative Farm, broke ground at their new 30 acre farm on the northside of Lewiston, Maine. This is a dream come true for New Roots and for the Somali community … Continue reading
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A farm for new Americans finds a new home in Maine
Four new American farmers have found a farming home at a 30-acre farm in Lewiston, thanks to help from Maine Farmland Trust (MFT), Cultivating Community, and Land For Good (LFG). New Roots Cooperative Farm is a new enterprise founded by … Continue reading
140 gather for Maine farmland access conference
Farmland access and transfer are among the biggest challenges for new and established farmers in Maine—and across New England. On October 19th, Maine Farmland Trust (MFT) partnered with Land For Good (LFG) and American Farmland Trust (AFT), to host a full-day of workshops tackling the critical issues surrounding farmland … Continue reading
Tender Soles Farm, Dresden ME
Interview with Rich Lee, Co-owner, Tender Soles Farm, Dresden, ME. Greenhorns Radio – Episode 217 (January 2015). In this radio podcast, Rich Lee tells his farm’s story including their land access story; how they located land through a friend, leased … Continue reading
