The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry is hosting a series of listening sessions regarding the
new local food procurement law (
LD 1584 An Act to Expand the Local Foods Economy by Promoting Foods Procurement
) that calls for
state-funded food-serving institutions to source 20% of their food locally by 2025
. Session organizers want to hear from food producers, processors, aggregators, wholesales, and institutions about how the new local food procurement law will impact businesses and organizations, as well as learn more about the challenges and benefits for both farmers and those who work to source local food. Upcoming sessions:
July 24, Husson University
10:30am-12:30pm
Aug 7th, Augusta Civic Center
10:30am-12:30pm
Aug 21st, University of Southern Maine
10:30am-12:30pm
If you are interested in participating , please RSVP for more information.
RSVP to sylvie.boisvert@maine.gov
Sylvie Boisvert
Division of Agricultural Resource Development
Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry
28 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-2232
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