Visioning a Resilient Future: The role of farmland protection in reaching Maine’s climate goals
Channel: Sierra Club Maine
Date: 2023-10-18

Maine Won’t Wait sets the goal of conserving 30% of Maine’s lands and waters by 2030. Protecting working lands, including our state’s farmland, is critical to achieving this goal.  

Join us for a webinar to discuss the status of Maine’s farmland protection and access efforts, and what must come next as we move towards visioning a resilient future for Maine communities.  Matt Cannon of Maine’s Sierra Club will facilitate a vibrant conversation on this important topic, featuring: 

Commissioner Amanda Beal, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry;

Senator Craig Hickman, Maine’s 131st Legislature; 

Shelley Megquier, Maine Farmland Trust; 

Chelsea Gazillo, American Farmland Trust