The Review Panel will be appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture on staggered terms of three years, and will be comprised of 5 members, each with knowledge of Maine agriculture and its needs, and each with expertise to contribute, such as agricultural financing, management, production, marketing, or policy.
The role of the Review Panel is to evaluate and approve applications for selected farms to participate in the business plan development and investment support programs utilizing criteria developed by rule, by the Department. The Panel may work with the Commissioner and the Program Administrator to periodically review program criteria.
01-001 C.M.R. ch. 36, § 4