Merrymeeting Food Council farm labor roundtable to be held Dec. 16

BOWDOINHAM – The Merrymeeting Food Council welcomes farmers, farm laborers and service providers to join a roundtable event from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, at Merrymeeting Hall, 33 Main St.
The aim of the event is to discuss farm labor models, share resources, and build a network focused on short and long term solutions to recent labor shortages.
Planning partners for the event include area farmers and representatives of Bowdoinham Community Development Initiative; Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust; the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; the Maine Department of Labor; Land for Good;Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association; the University of Maine Cooperative Extension; Merrymeeting Food Council; and others.
The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, visit www.facebook.com/MerrymeetingFoodCouncil or email merrymeetingfc@gmail.com.
The Merrymeeting Food Council is a collaborative network of farms, fisheries, businesses, nonprofits, government and individuals working together to advance the food system in the 14 towns surrounding Merrymeeting Bay. The Merrymeeting Food Council seeks to advance a thriving, resilient, and equitable food system that supports the health and natural resources of the communities. For more information, visit www.merrymeetingfoodcouncil.org.