Going Virtual Can Expand Your Customer Base

Download File: Virtual Events and Tours FAQs.pdf

New resource available! Designed to answer farmer questions about using digital media to promote agriculture and sell more Maine products to customers year-round. 

Resources for Agricultural Promotions and Sales:

The following provides is a curated list of resources about online sales, marketing and promotions for Maine agriculture. 

• On-Ramp to Online Sales
• Maine Technology Advisors for Online Sales and Marketing (PDF) (Updated May 5, 2020)
• UMaine Cooperative Extension E-Commerce and Alternative Marketing Resources
• Real Maine Media Toolbox (PDF) – Tips and tools for your farm marketing and promotions.
• Presentation from Introductory Workshop, Virtual Farm Tours on May 2, 2020:
  • Ag Tour Workshop, Part 1: Planning and Practicing Memorable Newsworthy Messages
  • Ag Tour Workshop, Part 2: Photography Intro
  • Ag Tour Workshop, Part 3: Videography Intro
  • Ag Tour Workshop, Part 4: Elements of Design
  • Ag Tour Workshop, Part 5: Editing and Publishing
• 8.5 x 11 Distancing Signage for Farm-ready Sales (PDF)

We continue to want to hear from you!

 As previously shared, please use this link to tell the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry how COVID-19 is impacting your farm, food, or forestry-related business.