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What is Farm to Institution?
Farm to Institution is a transformative movement that works to connect local farms and food producers with schools, hospitals, colleges, correctional facilities, and other institutions, with the goal of serving more local food—improving public health, creating market opportunities for local farmers and fishers, and strengthening local food systems and economies.
The Maine Farm and Sea to Institution Network (MEFTI) fosters collective power through collaboration and coordination to strengthen Farm to Institution efforts in Maine.
Our WorkThe role of MEFTI is to be a Farm to Institution network catalyst that does the following:
Connect, Convene, and Build Community
Collect, Disseminate, and Discuss Information, Stories, and Resources
Strategize and Advocate
Collaborate with Food System Partners and Networks
Focus Sectors
Maine Farm & Sea to Institution works in the following sectors:
Farm to School
Farm to Early Childhood and Education (ECE)
Farm to Healthcare
Farm to Higher Education
Farm to Corrections
Farm to Long Term Care Facilities
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