Bike Maine
Comes to Bethel!
We are beyond giddy to announce that
Bike ME has chosen our very own Bethel for its layover stop. During this time up to 400 cyclists from all over the world will be flooding our town. Best part, LFC has been chosen to host the riders for a local foods breakfast and dinner. If you would like to help or donate food from your farm or garden please contact us. Your support will be crucial to the success of this project!
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COOKING AND GARDEN WORK
IN SCHOOLS
Local Food Connection is available for cooking and gardening work within all schools in SAD44. Current projects include a "Foreign Foods, Local Ingredients" cooking series with THS students enrolled in the afterschool MKA program
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COLLABORATION WITH
THE SENIOR COLLEGE
The Senior College and our newly appointed Youth Extension, GOT Farms, have a long history of partnership that LFC would like to build on and continue. Beyond that LFC will be partnering to host a "A Brown Bag Lunch" program on May 5th, 12:15pm at the Bethel Inn Library. The discussion will be focusing on the budding local food initiatives in the area and how we can all support those efforts and play a part in fostering a healthier community. Please RSVP by May 1 to Nancy Davis
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SUPPORTING YOU!
If you are working on Local Foods driven project and are in need of volunteers, support or media outreach please contact Meryl Kelly, LFC Coordinator to get more information as to what we can do for you and all the details of our next meeting.
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
EDIBLE BETHEL
​With the help of many dedicated business owners, students and community movers and shakers Plans are now underway to break ground this Spring on a community driven project transforming Bethel's Main Street into a flourishing edible landscape.
For more information on Edible Bethel click here.
FARMERS MARKETS
A major role LFC is commited to is supporting the farmers markets in our area. Currently the greater Bethel Area lays host to 3 Farmers Markets. 2 During the regular growing season and one winter market. If you are a farmer looking to sell your produce, dairy or meat at a Farmers Market or food Hub in our area please contact LFC and let us connect you with the right people.
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