Food & Farming Committee
Anyone interested in food, farming, agriculture, and food systems is welcome to join our committee.
To learn more or volunteer with Food & Farming, please contact the Food and Farming chair, Julie Daigle.
Eating and sleeping are the foundations of doing and being-
- Candis Cantin
Mission
To support the food and fiber needs of residents and visitors
To enhance local and regional environmental conditions and the natural resource base upon which agriculture and the economy depend
To integrate natural biological cycles and controls whenever possible and encourage best practices
To sustain the economic viability of farm operations in such a way that quality of life for everyone is improved.
Vision
A a thriving community of urban and rural homesteaders, gardeners and farmers who practice sustainable agriculture in a supportive municipal environment, creating a balanced ecosystem of business, government, and personal achievement that improves lives and the lives of future generations in this area.
*Bottommost photos on this page from the Blue Hill Farmer's Market, courtesy of Julie Daigle