Business, Agriculture, and Rural Development Institute
The BARD Institute exists to reinforce and reinvigorate sustainable agricultural in Maine by providing contemporary business advising and analytics services tailored for non-commodity agricultural producers.
For agricultural producers, that means we’re here to translate cutting edge research and business practices to small-scale agricultural contexts and help you apply that knowledge to strengthen your business.
For buyers of agricultural goods, that means we help connect you with the real thing - a sustainable, quality, genuine piece of Maine.
For the State of Maine, it means fostering more resilient agricultural systems and reinvigorating our rural economies.
“Maine should provide information, tools, and technical assistance to enhance farm resilience and profitability in the face of climate change.”
— Maine Climate Council Four Year Plan for Climate Action December 2020 report