HARPSWELL — Maine Farmland Trust will host an event called “Forever Farms,” celebrating farmland preservation in Cumberland County at Two Coves Farm, 90 Neil’s Point Road on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. All members of the public are encouraged to attend. The event is free of charge.
A news release from organizers describes the event as follows:
The “Forever Farm” event will include prepared local produce, organic grilled chicken of Tide Mill Farm in Edmunds, wine from Oyster River Winegrowers of Thomaston, beer from Andrew’s Brewing Co. of Lincolnville, and ice cream treats provided by Dolcelino’s of Camden.
The event will also include live music by Dog Wants Out and farm tours will be available.
“Forever Farms” is a way to celebrate the growing success of farmland protection efforts in Maine. Over the past year, signs that read “Forever Farm” have been installed across the state on farmland that has been preserved through agricultural easements.
Agricultural easements ensure that the land will forever be available for farming. Through this signage, a website and nine events across the state, Maine Farmland Trust and its partner organizations aim to raise public awareness about what has already been achieved in Maine, while generating excitement for future farmland preservation.
“There is a lot to celebrate about farming in Maine, including the fact that more and more farmland owners see the value of permanently protecting their land and their legacy,” a spokesperson for Maine Farmland Trust said in a news release.
Currently, there are more than 75 farms in the program already and participation is rapidly growing. There are more than 200 farms protected by agricultural easement in Maine.
For more information, visit www.foreverfarms.org or www.mainefarmlandtrust.org.
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