Dates are tentative until further notice.
The 2025 DownEast Food System Convening
The purpose of the first regional convening will be to build partnerships and consensus on key priorities. Specifically to identify shared needs and opportunities across the agricultural, food and beverage sector and options for addressing these, as well as inform effective advocacy at regional and state level aimed at strengthening the DownEast food system.
2025 Listening Session Hancock County
Community and Partner Listening Sessions to seek inputs on ideas from the Annual Convening. Special focus on involving at-risk / under-served communities to secure participation and inform decision-making that enhances food security.
2025 Listening Session Washington County
Community and Partner Listening Sessions to seek inputs on ideas from the Annual Convening. Special focus on involving at-risk / under-served communities to secure participation and inform decision-making that enhances food security.
The 2026 DownEast Food System Convening
The focus of the second regional convening will be implementation of project ideas. Specifically to identify capacity and possible funding, set timelines and agree on roles and responsibilities for moving priority projects forward.
2026 Listening Session Washington County
Community and Partner Listening Sessions to seek inputs on ideas from the Annual Convening. Special focus on involving at-risk / under-served communities to secure participation and inform decision-making that enhances food security.
2026 Listening Session Hancock County
Community and Partner Listening Sessions to seek inputs on ideas from the Annual Convening. Special focus on involving at-risk / under-served communities to secure participation and inform decision-making that enhances food security.