FARMINGTON — A presentation will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Farmington Grange Hall, 124 Bridge St., that will be geared toward new farmers, landowners and people interested in getting into farming.

Money is available for both new and old farmers. Things are changing both in the U.S. and the world. Three years ago world food reserves were down to 26 days. They have been dropping for more than a decade. With world populations rising and droughts caused by climate change, food reserves continue to decline forcing food prices to rise world wide. Maine, with its abundance of water and available open land, is seeing a resurgence of farming as people start small farming operations.

In an effort to help people interested farming, the talk will be geared toward outlining programs available to introduce people to the various federal programs, grants and low interest loans available through USDA, the Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Services.

Many farmers have taken advantage of these programs in the past and have built cattle facilities, hoop houses, hay storage facilities, fencing, drained fields and put in watering facilities. Landowners have been able to enhance habitat for wildlife, develop trails and make other improvements to their land.

The presentation is free and all are welcome.