ME Agriculture, Food System & Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund Board Meeting - 6/25/25

Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Department of · January 5, 2026

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Meeting convened; facilitator outlined breakout sessions and introduced new fund coordinator Amber Lilly Kenny (who goes by Lily), who said she is returning to Maine after 20 years working in agriculture, forestry and resilience.

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Advisory board and DACF staff reviewed survey findings from 178 farm/food/forest businesses and 57 capital/TA providers to guide a $500,000 pilot fund. Discussion highlighted demand for low- or no-interest loans, simpler applications, and targeted technical assistance for underserved and small-scale operations.

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