What will happen to us when our access to grocers and foods of the world goes away? The question of the day is, Can Maine feed itself? Craig Lapine, president of MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association) and Executive Director of Cultivating Community - AND an activist committed to growing sustainable communities -- will be leading a discussion on this very topic, Friday, September 11, 2009, at 2PM, on the gorgeous organic farm at Brewster Point in Rockport.

Craig will be leading a panel discussion. Panel members will include some heavy hitters: Eliot Coleman, renowned author and co-owner of Four Season Farm; Russell Libby, executive director of MOFGA; fisherman Glen Libby, chairman of the Midcoast Fishermen's Association and a member of the New England Fishery Management Council; and Seth Bradstreet, commissioner, Maine Department of Agriculture.

This event is free and open to the public. Come and add your voice to the conversation. "Can Maine Feed Itelf" is part of Maine Fare. In fact, it's the event's Keynote Panel Discussion. The entire lineup of Maine Fare activities is available online at www.mainefare.com. I encourage you to check it out and come to Camden and Rockport, the weekend of Sept 11-13, for some delicious and very meaningful entertainment.