Maine launches $20 million grant program for food infrastructure

KENNEBEC JOURNAL • November 8, 2021

The Mills administration is launching a $20 million grant program to help Maine farmers and food processers upgrade their aging infrastructure. The funds will help farmers increase the supply of Maine-grown food, meet growing demand and create and sustain jobs in one of Maine’s iconic heritage industries. The new Agricultural Infrastructure Investment Program relies on federal funds. It will be administered through the state Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and will provide grants to Maine farm and food processing businesses. The agency will begin accepting applications in December.