Actions
Action |
Goal Area(s) |
Stage of Growth |
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ActionBuild a Vibrant Sustainable Lewiston Farmers' Market |
Goal Area(s) STRENGTHEN  BUILD |
Stage of GrowthHarvest |
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ActionSecure and develop a site for the LA Community Market, the first cooperatively run market and kitchen in Maine |
Goal Area(s)STRENGTHEN BUILD |
Stage of GrowthHarvest |
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ActionFoster food stability and access through coordinated emergency food response |
Goal Area(s)STRENGTHEN |
Stage of GrowthSprout |
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ActionFacilitate strong local food and agriculture municipal policy |
Goal Area(s) INTEGRATE |
Stage of GrowthHarvest |
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ActionIncrease local, cultural and halal foods in the schools |
Goal Area(s) INTEGRATE
|
Stage of GrowthSprout |
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ActionIntegrate garden and nutrition education in schools |
Goal Area(s) INTEGRATE
|
Stage of GrowthSprout |
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ActionIncrease scratch Cooking in the schools |
Goal Area(s) STRENGTHEN INTEGRATE |
Stage of GrowthSprout |
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ActionFoster municipal protection and support of local farms |
Goal Area(s) INTEGRATE |
Stage of GrowthSprout |
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ActionAdvocate for comprehensive plans inclusive of food and agriculture |
Goal Area(s) INTEGRATE |
Stage of GrowthSprout |
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ActionBuild a future generation of farmers across cultures and communities |
Goal Area(s) INTEGRATE |
Stage of GrowthSprout |
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ActionIdentify and advocate municipal climate action priorities |
Goal Area(s) INTEGRATE |
Stage of GrowthSprout |
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ActionEnsure land security and justice for marginalized groups |
Goal Area(s) INCREASE
|
Stage of GrowthHarvest |
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ActionProtect Community Gardens for the future |
Goal Area(s) INCREASE
|
Stage of GrowthHarvest |
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ActionCelebrate agriculture, food cultures, and local food |
Goal Area(s)
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Stage of GrowthHarvest |
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ActionFacilitate robust marketing and branding for local food businesses |
Goal Area(s)
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Stage of GrowthSprout |
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ActionIncrease awareness and advocacy for land access, transfer, preservation, and land justice |
Goal Area(s)
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Stage of GrowthDormant |
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ActionConduct a feasibility study for an urban farm in Lewiston Auburn. |
Goal Area(s)STRENGTHEN |
Stage of GrowthDormant |
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ActionIdentify existing efforts, assets, and gaps for programs and policies for Food Waste and Organics Collection. |
Goal Area(s) INTEGRATE |
Stage of GrowthDormant |
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ActionGrow a network of land seekers & owners to promote grassroots land access. |
Goal Area(s)
|
Stage of GrowthStatewide Work |
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ActionDevelop a Land Access Navigator to help connect community members with land, funding, and resources. |
Goal Area(s)
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Stage of GrowthStatewide Work |
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ActionDevelop a land fund that provides land loans and grants that are specifically interest-free. |
Goal Area(s)
|
Stage of GrowthStatewide Work |
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ActionConduct a needs assessment to identify regional requirements for local food processing and storage |
Goal Area(s) INTEGRATE |
Stage of GrowthStatewide Work |
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ActionCreate a local food purchasing system with electronic platform. |
Goal Area(s)STRENGTHEN |
Stage of GrowthStatewide Work |