October 24 is celebrated nationally as Food Day. It is a time to celebrate good food and create public awareness around the many strengths and deep challenges of our food system, and the implications these have on our daily lives. This Food Day, we encourage Lewiston and Auburn residents to sign the LA Community Food […]
Starting July 2nd, Healthy Androscoggin and the Lewiston Farmers' Market have announced the Launch of the Kids Club! During the Market hours, children ages 5 to 13 will be offered FREE nutrition education! Fun activities such as arts and crafts and scavenger hunts will be taking place, along with snack samples! Any kid that partakes […]
It's that time of year again! The weather gets chilly, holidays are upon us, and it's the opening of The Lewiston Winter Farmer's Market, where you can still get your farm fresh goodies during the wintertime! Located at the YWCA on 130 East Ave, in Lewiston Maine. The only changes, other than our location, is […]
This photo exhibit by Brendan Bullock documents some of the many people working to address the persistent problem of hunger in our communities across the state. The hope is that these efforts will continue to grow into a resilient food system that serves all Mainers. There will be an interactive art wall where we invite […]
The public is invited to an Opening Event on Friday, January 19, from 5-7PM. Stop in any time within the event window to view the exhibit, add your entry to the interactive art exhibit, sign the L-A Community Food Charter, and enjoy some light refreshments. | Facebook Event Snow date is Thursday, January 25. Feeding […]
On Friday, February 16, from 5-8PM the public is invited to the Closing Event of the 'Feeding Maine' photo exhibit, "Creating A Path to Feeding L-A". The event will feature music by Greg & Jessie Boardman, light refreshments, opening remarks the Good Food Council, and Director of USM Food Studies, Michael Hillard, followed by some […]
Come lend a hand, help a farmer, connect with community members, and have some fun! All are welcome to join us and the Androscoggin Gleaners as we harvest vegetables to reduce food waste and increase access to good food at Whiting Farm in Auburn! This is a great activity for families, work teams, youth groups, […]
For farm seekers, retiring farmers, land owners & service providers. Join for a day of practical workshops to better understand the options, resources, and steps to accessing or transferring your […]
Through this event, we are working to connect farmland seekers with farmland owners, and to build a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem for the growth of the farm and food economy in […]
