By Land and by Sea
Connecting Maine's Farming and Fishing Communities
Could collaboration between Maine’s farming and fishing communities...
...strengthen our local food system?
...increase market shares and margins for local producers?
...break down common barriers and challenges?
The Eat Local Foods Coalition will be hosting a series of regional forums to address these questions in the coming months. Farmers and fishermen are invited to come together to discuss the challenges facing all of Maine’s food producers while exploring the potential for collaborative solutions.
Forum Dates and Locations
Sunday, February 28, 2010, 5-7pm, University of Southern Maine, Portland
Friday, March 5 at the Maine Fishermen's Forum in Rockport
Tuesday, April 6, 1:30-3:30, Kennebunk Free Library
Blue Hill / Hancock County Area (date and location TBD)
Machias Area (date and location TBD)
Space is limited. Farmers and fishermen interested in attending should RSVP by email or phone to Amanda Beal at 207-756-9877
Project Partners
Penobscot East Resource Center
Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance
Island Institute
Food for Maine’s Future
Portland Maine Permaculture
Cultivating Community
Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association
Maine Department of Agriculture
Maine Farmland Trust
Maine Council of Churches
Belfast Co-op
Maine Sea Grant
New England Environmental Finance Center, Muskie School of Public Service
Latest Activity
Yes, and River Valley Farmers Market in Mexico opens June 18. Anyone interested in selling with us may call 364-3424 for information.
I guess I'll chime in. Lakes Region Farmers' Market in Windham will be opening on May 1. Anyone interested in joining email Karen@motherherbmaine.com
I don't see too much posted here recently. Anyone have batches currently going? I'm looking to start a pyment in the near future in addition to some serious bottling. It's been a lazy winter and the carboys are stacking up. Definately time to start…
All things Mead and generally Maine.
Eat Local Foods Coalition Meeting at Brunswick Public Library - Seminar Room
March 29, 2010 from 9:45am to 12pm
ELFC is a coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to supporting Maine's food producers and promoting and expanding access to locally grown food.
For phone conference options email elfcmaine@yahoo.com
We are currently still looking for meat and diary vendors. Email sweethollowsfarm@gmail.com or call Laura 926-5919. Thanks.
New Gloucester's Market will be open for Mother's Day, Sunday May 9.
Cumberland, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Gray, and Freeport will all be open by the end of May. Lewiston's three markets will open in mid June.
Hi everyone,
We are starting a rather large community garden at Opportunity Farm in New Gloucester. Any and all volunteers are most welcome as well as any tips. Half the garden will go towards the Plant-A-Row program and our local 'veggie connectio…
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