The 2025 Eastern Maine ROOTS Conference brings together industry leaders in agriculture, food, forestry management, fisheries, and aquaculture. Presenters and service providers from UMaine, local agencies, and non-profit organizations will be present to share information with Eastern Maine farmers, fisherfolk, growers, woodland owners and interested community members.
This conference, previously named the “Downeast Agriculture and Forestry Conference,” enters its fourth year in 2025. UMaine Cooperative Extension is partnering for the first time with the Washington County Food Council (a group co-facilitated by staff from Healthy Acadia and Full Plates Full Potential) and local industry leaders to provide a full agenda for conference guests.
The day will kick off with a Keynote Address to center on value-based approaches to connecting with the land and natural resources. Next will be a speakers’ panel, Wood and Food Banks: Inspiration from Eastern Maine for Heat and Food Security Efforts. After the morning speakers’ panel, a catered lunch will be provided featuring special local foods. Afternoon sessions offer industry-specific talks and workshops. During the course of the day, participants can network with representatives from local agencies, institutions and non-profits in the gymnasium.
For more information and an agenda, please visit the website.
For more information contact Rachel White at rachel@maine.edu, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock.