How do we support community self-determination and sovereignty? It was a question that was posed at the Opening Plenary at CommonBound 2016 in Buffalo, NY. The conference, which ran from
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
Food Solutions New England presents Making the Business Case for A New England Food Vision: Creating Conditions that Support Diverse Food-related Enterprises, a”B2B” Session with the Sustainable Business Network of