Maine farmers, food suppliers have received millions in federal pandemic funding

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • January 19, 2021

Since COVID-19 arrived in Maine, the state has distributed about $18 million in CARES Act relief grants to 609 agricultural and food service operations to cover expenses tied to the pandemic, Gov. Janet Mills announced Tuesday. The grants have reimbursed farmers, food processors and producers, as well as food banks and pantries for investments and unplanned expenses