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12/19/16

FSNE’s Systems Mapping & Strategy Development Process: a backgrounder

12/19/16
In 2015, the Food Solutions New England (FSNE) Network Team began a year-long process to better understand how we could support the region in achieving the New England Food Vision . The Vision describes a future in which at least 50% of our food is grown, raised, and harvested in New England and no one goes hungry. It looks ahead to the year 2060 and sees farming and fishing as important regional
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12/8/16

Maine Sustainable Year Round Agriculture Project

12/8/16
The Maine Sustainable Agriculture Society is leading an effort to develop technology and infrastructure to help farmers keep growing year-round in Maine. Their Sustainable Year Round Agriculture (SYRA) project is connecting Maine ’ s agricultural economy with the manufacturing sector and energy developers to address farm infrastructure needs.The project goals include the creation new year-round
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12/6/16

"We Don't Need the Rest" A Lesson in Not Taking More Than the Ocean Can Give

12/6/16
“Bonito!” Ernie calls out with excitement. As we move the boat across the purse net we gather the rope, cinching it closed, herding the fish together. A larger striped silvery fish swims in and out of sight between lots of pogies and a few small squid and butterfish. The first bonito gets stuck on the net right below Mo who grabs it, wriggles it loose from the net, and tosses it into the boat.
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12/1/16

South County Hospital Wins the Local Food Challenge

12/1/16
Health Care Without Harm congratulates South County Hospital for winning the Rhode Island Health Care Local Food Challenge . South County outperformed their competitors in local food purchasing, education, and employee engagement, and has won $1000 in honor of their great efforts. “At South County we make every effort to provide a comfortable and healing environment for our patient, staff, and
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11/23/16

Giving Thanks: One Native Person's Perspective

11/23/16
As a Mohegan tribal member, I grew up attending festivals and events that centered around indigenous food, such as the Green Corn Festival, Succotash Time, and summer powwows throughout New England. Many of our traditional stories also relate to food. Tales of Moshup the giant, and his wife, Granny Squannit, the leader of the Little People, emphasize land and sea. This is important because many
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