The Maine Food Policy Work Group

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The Maine Food Policy Work Group originated in 2019 with Coastal Enterprises, Inc.,
Maine Farm To School & Institution Networks and Maine’s Network of Community Food
Councils and has since grown to include many other individuals and groups. This has
created a forum where groups who are working on state level policies can share
education and information related to food system advocacy.

The Work Group identifies and tracks food bills moving through the Maine Legislature.
Our meetings include educational sharing by advocates from groups who are working
on key initiatives. This helps enlighten and demystify the legislative process. This helps
citizens navigate the process so they can add their views and voices as food policy
gets created.

The Work Group has launched an organizing initiative to create a broad based coalition
in support of climate resilient, just food policy in Maine. Together we want to strengthen
public support for Maine’s food movement.