by GrowSmart Maine | Nov 17, 2022 | GrowSmart News
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership Planning for Ag: Safeguarding the Land That Grows Our Food While Enhancing Maine Communities GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust (AFT) have joined forces to incorporate farmland...
by GrowSmart Maine | Oct 26, 2022 | GrowSmart News
Our Policy Action 2023 Working Groups have been meeting since June, developing legislative proposals related to the eight policy areas of smart growth. The initial document was shared at the October 13th GrowSmart Maine Summit, where additional feedback was gathered....
by GrowSmart Maine | Jul 28, 2022 | GrowSmart News
The nomination deadline is August 11, 2022. The Maine Smart Growth Awards Program is now in its 5th year and has, to date, recognized and promoted 20 exemplary Smart Growth oriented projects, plans, and professionals from all across Maine. The program honors projects...
by GrowSmart Maine | Jul 28, 2022 | GrowSmart News
Advocacy is Empowerment! Agriculture to Urban: Shaping Change in Your Community Keynote speakers John Piotti, American Farmland Trust and Mike McGinn, America Walks will share from their national perspectives, stories of how advocacy is empowerment. As communities...
by GrowSmart Maine | Jul 10, 2022 | GrowSmart News
This position was reached at GrowSmart Maine’s June board meeting, as an action step following the hosting of an informational forum on the topic on April 7, 2022. As the process continues, GrowSmart Maine will remain engaged as we support communities in...
by GrowSmart Maine | Jun 19, 2022 | GrowSmart News
Nancy Smith, GrowSmart’s Executive Director, was recently a guest on Power for the People, a radio show that “helps Mainers take control of their energy future” on Community Radio WERU 89.9 FM. Nancy talked with host Steve Kahl about housing legislation in the...
