by Harald Bredesen | Apr 13, 2023 | Planning for Ag News
No-cost succession planning assistance is now available to Maine farmers! Land For Good provides guidance to farmers, landowners and communities amid the challenges of farmland access, tenure, and transfer. Most farmers that we work with want their land to stay in...
by GSM Admin | Apr 3, 2023 | 2023 Planning for Ag, Planning for Ag News
Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 1274, An Act To Increase Land Access For Historically Disadvantaged Populations Download a PDF of the full testimony here. April 3, 2023 Senator Dill, Representative O’Neil, and...
by Harald Bredesen | Mar 16, 2023 | Planning for Ag News
Support is urgently needed to help farmers and ranchers voluntarily adopt conservation practices to improve soil health to build resilience to extreme weather, increase farm viability, improve water quality, and fight climate change. The U.S. Senate has set a deadline...
by Harald Bredesen | Mar 13, 2023 | Planning for Ag News
Planning for Ag provides an opportunity to prioritize farmland protection and farm viability as essential smart growth outcomes, as we consider where to focus our lobbying efforts. GrowSmart Maine will support two bills that affirm municipal and property owner...