ME Agriculture, Food System & Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund Board Meeting - 9/24/25

Maine Agricultural Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund · January 5, 2026

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Opening, agenda and working agreements

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Senator Hickman opened the virtual meeting, reviewed the agenda and working agreements, and previewed presentations, breakout groups and an in-person October vote on initial program design for the $500,000 first round. He asked board members to raise objections to working agreements now or later.

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Advisory board for the Maine Agricultural Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund discussed design decisions for round 1 of funding ($500,000), including whether to prioritize micro/small grants, technical assistance, or a revolving/loan interest buy-down. Members asked for simpler application tiers, debated scoring tied to statutory goals, and set an in-person follow-up on Oct. 29 in Brewer.

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