01/21/2026
A huge thank you to PLC Board Member Joe Cushman of Maine Custom Woodlands for testifying at the Maine Legislature in Augusta yesterday! Joe spoke in support of LD 2094, An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine’s Agricultural and Forestry Sectors—a first-of-its-kind initiative that could be a gamechanger for our industry.
Why does this matter? Right now, interest rates for equipment are hovering around 7%. This bond could help create a low-interest loan program for logging equipment with interest rates at 2% or less., That’s a massive difference when you’re looking to upgrade your rigging or growing your business. This bond shows a real understanding of the challenges loggers face today.
Thanks for representing us, Joe!