by GrowSmart Maine | Sep 21, 2023 | GrowSmart News
Rural Development was the overarching topic at the Partners for Rural America conference in Burlington, Vermont on 6-8 September. The event was attended by nine State Rural Development Councils (SRDCs) from across the country, of which GrowSmart Maine is one. The...
by GrowSmart Maine | Sep 13, 2023 | GrowSmart News
GrowSmart Maine is a statewide nonprofit organization based in Augusta. We support communities in managing change in alignment with smart growth. We do our work through advocacy, convening to action, and thought leadership. Smart growth can be described as where...
by Hildie Lipson | Sep 8, 2023 | Broadband News
“Which computer device is right for me.” “How do I use that app on my iPhone?” “How do I transfer from my old computer to my new computer?” If you have ever been stumped by a computer question, where do you go for help? People in Mt. Vernon now have a local option...
by GSM Admin | Sep 5, 2023 | GrowSmart News
Published in the Bangor Daily News on August 31, 2023 Nancy Smith is the CEO of GrowSmart Maine. Jeff Levine is a board member of GrowSmart Maine. Recently, BDN columnist Mike Cianchette wrote that the only way to keep “COVID immigrants” in the state is to incentivize...
by Harald Bredesen | Aug 10, 2023 | Planning for Ag News
Over the next decade, the current agricultural system will need to fundamentally transform in order to produce enough food for 9.8 billion people, mitigate and adapt to climate change, protect water resources, and support farmers. According to the U.S. Environmental...
by GSM Admin | Jul 21, 2023 | 2023 Planning for Ag, GrowSmart News
In June, GrowSmart Maine provided an update on the Policy Action 2023 bills, many of which have been carried over to the next session. Stay tuned for more information about next steps in ensuring effective implementation of those bills that passed, and next steps to...
by Hildie Lipson | Jul 17, 2023 | Broadband News
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal program that helps households afford internet service. Eligible households can get $30 off monthly internet (or up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands). The week of August 4-12 in Maine is...
by GSM Admin | Jul 13, 2023 | GrowSmart News, Planning for Ag News
GrowSmart Maine was honored to be invited to serve on the Land Transfer Subcommittee, providing recommendations to the PFAS Advisory Committee for this component of support to farmers dealing with contaminated land and water. The PFAS Fund is a new and evolving...
by Harald Bredesen | Jun 28, 2023 | Planning for Ag News
Changes to weather patterns could hinder production of basic crops, according to new research published by the American Farmland Trust. By 2040, 80 percent of cropland production in the contiguous United States will be at risk from rising temperatures and shifting...
by GSM Admin | Jun 23, 2023 | GrowSmart News
Advocacy Update June 23, 2023 At GrowSmart, we are advocating for four policy areas this session: Policy Action 2023 bills developed in a collaborative process co-led with Build Maine and including non-profits, community leaders, developers, and legislators from...
