Maine Food Independence Day

You know that July 4th is Independence Day, but did you know that it's also Maine Food Independence Day?

Well, it is because we said it is! "We" are the Eat Local Foods Coalition of Maine, a network of individuals and groups who think that the foods coming from our local farms, gardens, and waters are worth supporting and celebrating.

We live in uncertain and insecure times, but there is security in knowing the faces and places that produce our food. This July 4th, we're asking Mainers to look for local options for their holiday meals. Imagine the positive impacts - economic, environmental, health, and community - of 1.3 million people eating fresh, delicious, locally-grown, locally-fished foods!

The best way of insuring that the places and faces that produce Maine foods remain part of our physical and social landscape is to give Maine food producers our business.

We hope you'll join the party. Please use this site for sharing your Food Independence Day events, menus, and photos.

You can help us spread the word by downloading and posting a poster (large color, small color, small B & W) in your community. Thanks.