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 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 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...
by GSM Admin | Apr 27, 2023 | 2023 Planning for Ag, Planning for Ag News
Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 1678 Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation andForestry to Study and Report on Soil Carbon Sequestration Incentive Programs Download a PDF of the testimony here...
