Food for Maine's Future seeks to build a just, secure, and democratic food system which protects
Maine farmers and the environment from corporate control. We empower farmers and local communities
to define their local food systems, and promote sustainable local alternatives in schools and in the fields.
 
Materials | Background
 
Materials | Background
 
Materials | Background
 
Materials | Background
 
Materials | Background
 
 

 

Food Independence

Food independence is when a nation, state, or community has the capacity to determine what and how much they eat and, in turn, has democratic control over who profits from it. Declaring food independence means declaring our right to know about the food in our markets: if it is genetically engineered, if it was sprayed with toxic chemicals, and if the farmers and farm-workers who grew and harvested it earn livable wages. From global climate change and corporate globalization, to racism and poverty, creating greater food independence is central to addressing many critical issues of our time.  

  • Tour of Farmers from the Global South
  • Building the Maine Center for Food Sovereignty
  • Annual Sustainable Agriculture and Local Foods Conference
  • Collaboration with Winter Cache Project, Eat Local Foods Coalition, and other groups
  • Defining Your Own Food System workshops around the state
  • Gleaning Project

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