The election on November 2nd is almost here, and your voice matters. Question 1 may have received most of the attention, but here at the Maine Farm Bureau we think that Question 3 is even more important for Maine farmers and every Mainer who eats food! The so-called "Right to Food" amendment... READ MORE ›
No On Question 3 Resources
The Constitution of Maine already guarantees the right to produce, harvest and consume food. The establishment of so many new farms in Maine under the existing Constitution is one of the great success stories of the past decade. Vote NO on Question 3 to stop the threat to future farms.
Question 3 has dangerous implications for Maine Vote ‘no’ on Question 3 Question 3 Sidesteps Important Issues Around Hunger in Maine Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals Opposes Question 3 “Right to Food” Amendment Is Wrong for Maine Bangor Daily News Editorial Board: No on Question 3, but support other efforts to grow local food systems Kennebec Journal Editorial Board: Question 3 the wrong way to address problems in food system Portland Press Herald Editorial Board: Our View: Question 3 the wrong way to address problems in food system What you need to know before voting on Maine’s ‘right to food’ referendum Mainers to consider constitutional amendment to add 'right to food' Portland Press Herald: Maine’s Right to Food referendum, yea or nay? Question 3 is a linguistic jumble. How did it get on the ballot? Question 3: Clear As mud Question 3 is like Cotton Candy Question 3 Noble but Confusing Question 3 Wording Makes for Reckless Amendment Concerns about Question 3 “Right to Food” Opens Door to Cruelty Politics & Other Mistakes: Constitutionally inedible Maine food referendum may hide anti-government agenda Understanding Ballot Question 3 and the support and opposition to the right-to-food proposal Environmental impact of Question 3 Maine Voters to Decide During November Election Maine food amendment is a solution looking for a problem
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WHAT HAPPENED IN THE 1st SESSION OF THE 130TH MAINE LEGISLATURE?
NEW LAWS FOR 2021 MAINE FARM BUREAU REQUESTED LEGISLATION BECOMES LAW An Act Regarding the Production and Sale of Birch Syrup and Birch Syrup Products On May 5, 2021, Governor Mills signed into law legislation that allows birch syrup to be sold commercially in Maine. Young Farmer Committee member Max... READ MORE ›
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AG LABOR BILLS SCHEDULED FOR HEARING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7TH The Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing will hold public hearings on two bills that would:FORCE FARMS TO PAY OVERTIME AND ELIMINATE ABILITY TO PAY PIECE RATE (LD 1022 An Act To Make Agricultural Workers and Other Workers Employees under... READ MORE ›
MEFB MEETS WITH IF&W TO DISCUSS CROP LOSS DUE TO WILDLIFE
Many farms throughout Maine have experienced significant crop loss due to wildlife. Maine Farm Bureau is working with the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to create a better balance between crop production and wildlife invasion. Dear Farm Bureau members and supporters, Last spring, I wrote to solicit your participation... READ MORE ›
LEGISLATIVE IMPACT REPORT JANUARY 13, 2021
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW 1,812 BILL TITLES Clark Granger, BOD Vice President and Legislative Committee Chair and Julie Ann Smith, Executive Director, spent the last week reviewing the 1,812 bill titles recently published. Over 300 bill titles have been identified as potentially impacting Maine agriculture. While the... READ MORE ›
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No On Question 3 Resources
The Constitution of Maine already guarantees the right to produce, harvest and consume food. The establishment of so many new farms in Maine under the existing Constitution is one of the great success stories of the past decade. Vote NO on Question 3 to stop the threat to future farms.
Question 3 has dangerous implications for Maine Vote ‘no’ on Question 3 Question 3 Sidesteps Important Issues Around Hunger in Maine Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals Opposes Question 3 “Right to Food” Amendment Is Wrong for Maine Bangor Daily News Editorial Board: No on Question 3, but support other efforts to grow local food systems Kennebec Journal Editorial Board: Question 3 the wrong way to address problems in food system Portland Press Herald Editorial Board: Our View: Question 3 the wrong way to address problems in food system What you need to know before voting on Maine’s ‘right to food’ referendum Mainers to consider constitutional amendment to add 'right to food' Portland Press Herald: Maine’s Right to Food referendum, yea or nay? Question 3 is a linguistic jumble. How did it get on the ballot? Question 3: Clear As mud Question 3 is like Cotton Candy Question 3 Noble but Confusing Question 3 Wording Makes for Reckless Amendment Concerns about Question 3 “Right to Food” Opens Door to Cruelty Politics & Other Mistakes: Constitutionally inedible Maine food referendum may hide anti-government agenda Understanding Ballot Question 3 and the support and opposition to the right-to-food proposal Environmental impact of Question 3 Maine Voters to Decide During November Election Maine food amendment is a solution looking for a problem
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… Your donation helps us to fight for policies that support the success of Maine farms and agriculture as a whole Read more
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