From our partners at Wholesome Wave: This week, the USDA launched #MyFarmBill, a social media campaign emphasizing the importance of Farm Bill programs. As part of the campaign, USDA is asking people across…
Category: policy and legislation
The Maine Food Strategy — Open Call for Steering Committee Nominations
Be part of creating a strong food future for Maine! The Maine Food Strategy — an action plan for strengthening Maine’s farming, fishing and food economy — is calling for…
You, Your Food, and the Survival of the Planet, August 27
As part of their Climate Stewards series, Wells Reserve at Laudholm is hosting “You, Your Food, and the Survival of the Planet,” a moderated panel exploring the connections between food…
NH Public Input Session on Proposed Food Safety Rules, August 20
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is holding a public input session in New Hampshire on proposed Food Safety Modernization Act rules on Tuesday, August 20th at Dartmouth College in…
U.S. Approves Label for Non-GMO Meat
From The New York Times: U.S. Approves a Label for Meat From Animals Fed a Diet Free of Gene-Modified Products The Agriculture Department has approved a label for meat and…
Connecticut Approves Labeling Genetically Modified Foods
The good news: Connecticut became the first state to pass legislation requiring labeling of food containing genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). The caveat: The bill includes a provision that “the law…
Right To Know GMO: Citizen Lobby Day in Maine, May 30
From MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association): Right To Know GMO: Citizen Lobby Day State Capitol, Augusta, ME Thursday, May 30, 2013 8 am – 4 pm Please come to…
Public Hearing & Rally for Maine’s Right-to-Know GMO Bill, April 23
Action Alert from Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA): Make a Difference! Testify on Tuesday! We have the right to know – Label GMOs! Friends of Good Food, Please make…
Action Alert: Veto the Monsanto Protection Act
From Food Democracy Now!: Urgent! Immediate Action Needed! Please call President Obama now and tell him to veto the Monsanto Protection Act. We have less than 24 hours to convey to…
Support Maine’s GMO Labeling Bill
Action Alert from Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA): Help us pass historic legislation to label GMOs! Mainers have a right to know! LD 718 – An Act To…
NAMA Who Fishes Matter Tour, March 4
The Who Fishes Matters Tour hits Portsmouth on Monday, March 4th, at the Portsmouth Public Library at 7 to 9 pm. The public is invited to join fishermen in these series…
Protect Maine and NH Food Consumers Right To Know — Label GMOs!
It’s official! Maine’s Legislature has a bill in the works that will require labeling of foods genetically engineered by design. From MOFGA: Help MOFGA Pass a Landmark Law to Ensure the Public’s Right…