Scott Budde

Less than three years after Maine Harvest opened for business in Unity, the credit union has agreed to merge with a larger one serving southern and midcoast Maine.

A new program will pay up to $3,500 in closing costs on farmland purchases and may help boost the local food industry, as low interest rates spark interest in agricultural property.

What’s it like to run a bank or credit union in the midst of the ongoing health and economic crisis? To find out, Mainebiz checked in with business leaders around the state. Here’s what they told us.