Food Systems

― PROGRAMS ―

The food system is a complex web of activities that involve the production, processing, distribution, retail, consumption, and disposal of food.

  • Support the Maine Farm to Institution Network (MEFTI)

  • Improve health outcomes through healthy eating

  • Increase the amount of locally sourced Maine food in institutional meals

  • Support Maine’s economy

  • Develop an understanding of food origins

  • Become more reliant on the local food system

HCCA works with community partners to:

Farm & Sea to School in Maine

The Maine Farm & Sea to School Network mission is to build a communication and coordination infrastructure at the school and community level to support farm to school programs throughout Maine.

Maine Farm & Sea to School Institute

Professional Development Opportunity for Maine Schools, School Districts, and Early Childhood Education centers (ECEs)

Farm & Sea to Institution

HCCA is home to the Maine Farm & Sea to Institution Network (MEFTI), whose role is to catalyze a social impact network focused on farm to institution in Maine to build a healthy and sustainable regional food system.

Interested in learning more?

CONTACT

Alida Peterson
Food Systems Coordinator
Email: a.peterson@hccame.org

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