Cheesemakers, aquaculturists, farmers to get grants in

ASSOCIATED PRESS • August 15, 2021

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry said it is awarding about $250,000 in grants this year. The Maine Cheese Guild is receiving $30,000 to identify opportunities for cheesemakers in the state. The Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center is slated to get $36,000 to enhance its business program. The farmland trust is set to receive about $50,000 to help farmers access new markets. Other recipients of grants include Maine Grains in Skowhegan, Thirty Acre Farm in Waldoboro and Crystal Springs Community Farm in Brunswick.