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Beyond Business

The goals of getting food to those in need and operating a viable business could easily be at odds. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be the case. Here at Maine
NH delegates meeting at the 2016 Summit

Highlights from the Network—NH Delegates Focus on Achieving “50 by 60” Goal

Fifteen delegates from multiple areas of the NH food system attended the 2016 New England Food Summit, organized by Food Solutions New England (FSNE), which was held June 8th and

Saving Sap

2016 Real Food Films Winner Best Underreported Issue: A story of how climate change touches food, Saving Sap tells the tale of maple syrup tapping in New England and efforts to

Online Learning, Global Programs, Farm Enhancements, and Nationwide Leadership: Innovation Thrives in Food Systems Education at Vermont’s Higher Ed Schools

This summer Vermont’s colleges and universities are buzzing with inventive and hands-on learning that drives global food system solutions. The seven members of the Vermont Higher Education Food Systems Consortium
Emily Horton at Good Food Bus launch

Sharing our stories: Emily Horton

How are you working for healthy food for all and thriving communities in New England? I grew up on an organic farm in mid-coast Maine.  In the mid-90’s, as family
Ellen Kahler

Conversations with Experienced Backbone Leaders: Vermont Farm to Plate

This was originally published on the Collective Impact Blog by David Phillips. Welcome to the first in a series of conversations with experienced backbone leaders! (see this blog post describing the series.) In
Karen Masterson at B2B session

Distribution, Diversity, Dignity: Networking the “Business Case” for a Regional Food System

“You have to be patient, develop trust, and have people go with you.” These were words from Karen Masterson, co-owner of Johnny’s Luncheonette in Newton, MA as she talked about
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Fighting for Restaurant Workers’ Rights

Food Solutions New England hosted the 6th in a series of Regional Food Summits in Bridgeport, CT on June 8–9, 2016. This two-day event featured more than 180 delegates from the six New

New England Food Summit Expands Conscious Awareness

Mobilizing Movement: Trailblazer decides to take action from inspiring directives at 2016 Summit Food Solutions New England hosted the 6th in a series of Regional Food Summits in Bridgeport, CT on June
New laws in Connecticut and Maryland are aimed at aimed at curbing the dramatic die off of native bees and other pollinators. Photo: EcoPhotography

Beelieve it! Maryland and Connecticut Pass Landmark Legislation To Protect Pollinators

This post originally appeared on the Conservation Law Foundation blog on June 24, 2016 for #PollinatorWeek. Following in the footsteps of President Obama’s Pollinator Research Action Plan, several states have proposed