M4BL Supports Maine Food Co-ops The Movement for Black Lives (M4BL) evoked a global response to support Black-owned enterprises. In America, this support led to extending contributions of time and funds to Black-owned businesses across the country. In Maine, we’re excited to share an article
Local Foods in Cooperation
In celebration of Earth Day, Cooperative Development Institute and Cooperative Maine Business Alliance presents New Roots and Legacy in Tenant Harbor, the first two videos from our Local Foods in Cooperation video series. These two co-ops are creating jobs, preserving
CFS Reaps the Benefits of John Merck Grant Funding!
The Trustees of The John Merck Fund approved a $35,000 grant to enable the Cooperative Development Institute to help New American farmers and food leaders to acheive greater economic security and opportunity by increasing revenue from wholesale markets, securing funding
Introducing Our Cooperative Food Systems Video Series!
We highlighted food co-ops in Maine in our exclusive video release! From farm and sea to distribution to retail and food service, cooperatives are helping to meet community needs and increase access to food and good food jobs. Featuring the