Regional Food Systems

"PORTSMOUTH — Each day, volunteers at Gather face a task similar to the premise of the Food Network’s show “Chopped” in preparing meals with previousl... Learn More

"Maine’s food economy and related rural workforce are well-positioned to grow with new commercial-scale processing and production capacity that will c... Learn More

"Community supported agriculture (CSA) programs offer consumers access to fresh, local foods in exchange for an upfront subscription payment. Over the... Learn More

"New and beginning farmers often face challenges in gaining access to certain markets, forcing many to focus on direct-to-consumer outlets. With the g... Learn More

Clancy and Ruhf note that regions also play an important role in sustaining food chain participants and the natural resource base in the face of envir... Learn More

Based on the acclaimed Iowa Farmers Market Toolkit, this course offers a detailed break down of the market manager role, effective vendor recruitment ... Learn More

But even for an advocate like Riddle, jumping into a new crop like marijuana is not as easy as setting aside the land and planting. He would need to r... Learn More

This new rule establishes clear, strong and consistent standards for organic livestock and poultry production, levels the playing field for organic li... Learn More

Urban agroforestry refers to the integration of trees and other perennial crops into urban, suburban, and other community spaces. Learn More

A newly proposed map for offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine included a victory for fishing groups, labor unions and environmental organizations. Learn More