On this page find resources, reports, and contact information for MOFGA’s organic marketing and business specialists!
Organic Price Reports – by season and wholesale vs. direct-to-consumer
Organic Farmer Business Toolkit – choosing appropriate scale, the organic marketing message, setting prices, and more!
Marketing and Business Reports
Find older reports here.
Ask an Organic Specialist
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Ask John Chartier questions about business and marketing for northern Maine farms and crops
Read more about staff expertise and interests here.
Resources
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MOFGA Farm Beginnings – MOFGA’s whole farm business planning class.
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Maine Farms for the Future Program – competitive grant program that provides selected farms with business planning assistance and investment support.
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MFT’s Farming for Wholesale Workshop – ongoing farm business planning assistance combined with day-long workshops for farmers.
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Beginning Farmer Resource Network of Maine – use this directory to browse by topic and find resources, publications, and who to contact.
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Slow Money Maine – SMM catalyzes the flow of funds and technicals assistance to a wide array of food systems businesses.
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Maine Organic Lenders – provides financial assistance in the form of loans to farmers, food processors and distributors
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Maine Small Business Development Centers – provides free business advising to Maine’s entrepreneurs and small businesses.
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