Individual Membership

Maine Farmland Trust is member-powered. Guided by farmer voices, our member community grows resources, policies, community, and a culture that is rooted in our local farms.

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Whether you’re a farmer or passionate about supporting a bright future for farming, we need you!

Your membership makes our work possible. When you donate $10 or more to Maine Farmland Trust, you become an annual member and join a growing community dedicated to protecting farmland, supporting farmers, and advancing the future of farming in Maine. 

Over 2,200 members power our work with a yearly membership and join us in taking action to support farms, whether it’s writing to legislators to advocate for farm-friendly policies or supporting local farm businesses.

Join us in making real progress in protecting and stewarding farmland, increasing access to affordable farmland, and supporting farmers, so that we can all reap the benefits of a vibrant food and farm economy.

Please address checks to:

Maine Farmland Trust
97 Main Street
Belfast, ME  04915

Maine Farmland Trust's EIN Number is 01-0528014.

Member Levels & Benefits

Every member and every gift counts. When you choose the level of giving that’s right for you, you join a community of members and farmers that makes a difference together. 

With your membership, you’ll have a voice in MFT’s direction at our annual meeting, share in our successes, help us pass important legislation, and receive fantastic benefits like our annual maine farms journal, early-bird access to MFT events, experiences on local farms, and more.

Learn more about the membership level that is right for you.

Barnraiser | $1,200+

  • The inside scoop on all things farming and MFT with members-only content.
  • A print copy of our annual maine farms journal.
  • A say in MFT’s direction with a vote at MFT’s Annual Meeting.
  • Advanced registration for all MFT hosted events.
  • A yearly MFT membership thank you gift.
  • A free Sower level gift membership.
  • An opportunity to visit a farm in the MFT farm network.
  • The inside scoop on all things farming and MFT with members-only content.
  • A print copy of our annual Maine farms journal.
  • A say in MFT’s direction with a vote at MFT’s Annual Meeting.
  • Advances registration for all MFT hosted events.
  • A yearly gift of exclusive MFT member merchandise.
  • A yearly set of MFT notecards featuring farms in our network.
  • A free Sower level gift membership.
  • An opportunity to visit a farm in the MFT farm network.

Harvester | $250-$1,199

  • The inside scoop on all things farming and MFT with members-only content.
  • A print copy of our annual maine farms journal.
  • A say in MFT’s direction with a vote at MFT’s Annual Meeting.
  • Advanced registration for all MFT hosted events.
  • A yearly MFT membership thank you gift.
  • A free Sower level gift membership.
  • The inside scoop on all things farming and MFT with members-only content.
  • A print copy of our annual Maine farms journal.
  • A say in MFT’s direction with a vote at MFT’s Annual Meeting.
  • An exclusive MFT member tote bag.
  • A free Sower level gift membership.

Pollinator | $100-$249

  • The inside scoop on all things farming and MFT with members-only content.
  • A print copy of our annual maine farms journal.
  • A say in MFT’s direction with a vote at MFT’s Annual Meeting.
  • Advanced registration for all MFT hosted events.
  • A yearly MFT membership thank you gift.
  • The inside scoop on all things farming and MFT with members-only content.
  • A print copy of our annual Maine farms journal.
  • A say in MFT’s direction with a vote at MFT’s Annual Meeting.
  • An exclusive MFT member tote bag.

Sower | $50-$99

  • The inside scoop on all things farming and MFT with members-only content.
  • A print copy of our annual maine farms journal.
  • A say in MFT’s direction with a vote at MFT’s Annual Meeting.
  • Advanced registration for all MFT hosted events.
  • The inside scoop on all things farming and MFT with members-only content.
  • A print copy of our annual Maine farms journal.
  • An exclusive MFT member bandana.
  • A say in MFT’s direction with a vote at MFT’s Annual Meeting.

Tiller | $10-$49

  • The inside scoop on all things farming and MFT with members-only content.
  • A digital copy of our annual maine farms journal.
  • A say in MFT’s direction with a vote at MFT’s Annual Meeting.
  • Advanced registration for all MFT hosted events.
  • The inside scoop on all things farming and MFT with members-only content.
  • A digital copy of our annual Maine farms journal.
  • A say in MFT’s direction with a vote at MFT’s Annual Meeting.

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Get In Touch

Emily Gherman-Lad, Assistant Director of Engagement

Emily Gherman-Lad

Assistant Director of Engagement
emily@mainefarmlandtrust.org

Emily Gherman-Lad

Assistant Director of Engagement

Emily Gherman-Lad, Assistant Director of Engagement

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