Resources:
The two major resources we'd like to share with you are, "The New England Food Vision," and "The Maine Food Strategy Framework." These documents were foundational pieces that helped lead to the formation of our network of food councils, and serve as a guide for our vision and the work we all do. Other resources (listed below) are gradually being added and updated. If you have something you'd like to add, email us at: mainefoodcouncils@gmail.com.
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"A New England Food Vision," created by Food Solutions New England, lays out a roadmap towards achieving a goal of New England states producing 50% of all of the food we consume by the year 2060. A New England Food Vision describes a future in which our regional food system supports healthy food for all, sustainable farming and fishing, and thriving communities. Click on the image above to learn more.
The Maine Food Strategy (MFS) offers a clear vision to create a sustainable, more balanced food system through the 'Framework,' a model to focus and coordinate individuals and groups working towards widespread food systems change. The Framework is based on input from stakeholders who identified priorities particularly important to the future of Maine’s food system.
Food Councils:
Food Systems:
An extensive searchable library of Food Council info can be found at the national Food Policy Network at John Hopkins University:
Mark Winne has written extensively about Food Councils and the broader food movement:
Doing Food Policy Councils Right
Food First has many resources, including: Food Policy Councils: Lessons Learned
Fundraising-How Your Story Builds Enduring Relationships
Good Food Council Policy Rubric
Ken Meter's Crossroads Resource Center has tons of food system studies including these from Maine:
Auburn’s Agricultural and Resource Protection Zoning (AGRP): Consultant Recommendations.
Auburn’s Local Economy: Agriculture, Forestry, and Housing .
Lewiston-Auburn Regional Food Hub Feasibility Study
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lots of publications
MNCFC Network Discussion Notes:
Networks:
Network Pioneer, June Holley''s
has Network webinars and publications, Including:
Leadership & Large Scale Change
The New Network Leader: Blogs, Articles, and Videos.
Connecting to Change The World, a book focused on Networks.
Like Minded/Allied Organizations