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MaineCF and Local Agriculture

Support for local agriculture encompasses a range of philanthropic activities. Donors interested in farmland conservation and promotion of sustainable practices, healthy eating and access to local produce, education, or economic development, for example, can find giving opportunities in this field.

Below is an overview of grant support for agriculture-related projects followed by a list of grants made by MaineCF and its donor advisors since 2006 in each area. Other organizations making grants in support of local agriculture include Maine Initiatives and the Maine Department of Agriculture.

Chart: Distribution of MaineCF Funds in Support of Farms and Food in Maine

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> Success Stories: Kids Can Grow reap what they sow

> MaineCF and Local Agriculture

> Recent grants address issues of food security, linking farms and schools, and preserving farmland

> Local Agriculture Resource Center

> Issues and Opportunities in Agriculture (510kB PDF brochure)

Local Agriculture News

The Natural Resource Defense Council is accepting nominations for the 2010 Growing Green Awards. You can nominate your favorite farmer or sustainable food leader via NRDC's website. A $10,000 prize will go to the winning food producer. The nomination deadline is December 4, 2009.

Food for Thought, Time for Action: Read a synopsis of the October 2, 2009, forum for donors and funders interested in local agriculture.

Down East Business Alliance and Healthy Acadia recently released their report, Farm-To-Cafeteria: New Markets, New Opportunities, a study on the current state of farm-to-school initiatives in Down East Maine and possibilities for further development.