Programs
...helping people shape the future of western Maine.
Western Mountains Alliance promotes regional dialogue and planning, helps build capacity and supports local economies through targeted focus areas and programs.
Western Maine Legislative Caucus - WMA works with partners in Franklin County to host three annual legislative caucuses focused on issues impacting the region. The caucuses typically use an expert panel format and are attended by 75 - 100 people, primarily from Franklin County, and including area legislators.
Lead Western Maine Program - The Maine Community Foundation in partnership with the Western Mountains Alliance created lead Western Maine in 2002. The program brings together groups working on specific community projects to learn about leadership, strategic planning, mission development and funding strategies that will enable them to move their work forward.
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Eat Smart Eat Local - The advantageous economic, environmental and social impacts of buying locally, particularly in rural communities, has been documented in research and reports. In 2005, WMA launched a two-county initiative funded by the Kellogg Foundation with the intent of accomplishing four goals:
- Update of local agriculture production data and working with two schools to develop a process for getting locally produced foods into the school food program.
- Increase the year-round presence of local agricultural products;
- Increase financial/technical assistance to growers and producers;
- Stimulate a community dialogue around buying local food
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