by Harald Bredesen | Mar 14, 2024 | GrowSmart News
Nancy Smith, CEO of GrowSmart Maine, spoke at the White House event “Communities in Action: Building a Better Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont” on 14 March, 2024. The event featured local elected officials and community leaders working on behalf of their...
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 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 Harald Bredesen | Jun 22, 2023 | Planning for Ag News
It is increasingly clear that we must transition to renewable energy sources to avoid the worst effects of climate change. In Maine, we have a unique opportunity to lead the way by balancing renewable energy development with protection of our farms, forests, and...
by Harald Bredesen | May 23, 2023 | Planning for Ag News
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP...
