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 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 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 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...
by GSM Admin | May 2, 2023 | GrowSmart News
Join GrowSmart Maine and guests on Tuesday 16 May, at 4pm for a panel discussion on “Growing Smart in Mid-Sized Cities.” Maine is growing. Let’s work to make that growth positive for all. Our panel experts will discuss smart growth strategies that community...
by GSM Admin | Apr 27, 2023 | GrowSmart News
ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY to lend your voice to shape Policy Action 2023, a collaboration between GrowSmart Maine and Build Maine. Over 100 people have participated in this initiative to help shape sixteen bills in Augusta that will affect equity, transportation safety and...
