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7 M.R.S. § 317 Maine Farms for the Future Program
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The Maine Farms for the Future Program, referred to in this chapter as the "program," is created. The program is administered by the department, either directly or by contract with a suitable organization. The program provides a selected farm with assistance in developing a detai…
7 M.R.S. § 318 Business plan development
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1. Eligibility. An applicant must own a farm business that has been producing agricultural products commercially in the State for at least 2 years at the time of application. The applicant must submit an application to the department to be eligible for participation in the progra…
7 M.R.S. § 319 Investment support
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1. Eligibility. A selected farm business that has completed a business plan pursuant to section 318 is eligible to apply for funding to implement the plan. The applicant may apply for a reduced-interest loan from the Agricultural Marketing Loan Fund under chapter 101, subchapter …
7 M.R.S. § 320 Program administration
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1. Duties. The department shall ensure that the following duties are performed: A. Promoting the program to farms in the State; [PL 1999, c. 763, §1 (NEW).] B. Organizing and overseeing the panel; [PL 1999, c. 763, §1 (NEW).] C. Developing criteria to select participants for the …