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A hybrid future: Organic Valley’s DIY work approach
Recent headlines have demonstrated a clear desire for many organizations to return to work models of the past—in some cases as a misguided attempt to yield better results. Yet, employee exodus combined with recruitment challenges are once again revealing that work in the 21st century must adapt, and not at the expense of productivity and outcomes.
Charting a Course to Resilience
January’s storms tested the resilience of Maine’s coastal communities like no other time in recent history. During the weekend after the Jan. 13th storm, Island Institute’s team quickly decided to expand and redirect its Business Resilience grant program toward providing storm response grants to help rebuild critical coastal infrastructure. Maine’s wharves, piers, and other landing sites are the connecting point between our fishery and a global market for Maine’s sea products.
Floyds Fork must survive. Here’s what needs to change to make it happen.
Louisville and our Metro Council will determine the fate of Floyds Fork when the Floyds Fork Zoning Overlay District comes to a vote this Thursday. Protections placed by Jefferson County on the stream’s main corridor in 1993 have been reviewed. Revisions are through the Planning Commission and on Metro Council to decide the future of the waterway at the heart of the Parklands. Metro Council Resolution #71, series 2022 directed the Planning Commission to review the Floyds Fork Special District.
How to thrive in a mature category through purpose
By Jeff Frank3 minute Read Let’s be honest here: The trend lines for small dairy farms don’t look good. Consolidation, weighty inflation, and economies of scale have created unfavorable conditions that squeeze out family-scale farms—at the rate of well over 1,000 lost each year according to USDA data. Once family farms are gone, they don’t tend to come back, and these losses are having a massive effect on rural communities in America.
How to thrive in a mature category through purpose
By Jeff Frank3 minute Read Let’s be honest here: The trend lines for small dairy farms don’t look good. Consolidation, weighty inflation, and economies of scale have created unfavorable conditions that squeeze out family-scale farms—at the rate of well over 1,000 lost each year according to USDA data. Once family farms are gone, they don’t tend to come back, and these losses are having a massive effect on rural communities in America.
Supporting Coastal Entrepreneurs
In an effort to support Maine’s coastal and island communities, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an award on October 17 to Island Institute for nearly $87,000 from its Rural Business Development Grant program. These funds will go towards supplementing the Tom Glenn Community Impact Fund’s revolving loan fund.
Policymakers Examine the Oyster Farming Process
Earlier this month, Island Institute hosted an aquaculture tour that showed local and statewide policymakers the lifecycle of how farmers grow oysters. This tour a variety of important legislators and others elected officials including state Sen. Cameron Reny, Reps. Allison Hepler, Victoria Doudera, Holly Stover, Lydia Crafts, and town officials from Newcastle and the Midcoast Council of Governments.
Policy on the Pier
As Maine’s coastal communities navigate the challenges posed by a changing environment and shifting economic landscapes, one sector stands out as a beacon of opportunity: aquaculture. At Island Institute, we recognize the vital role that aquaculture plays in supporting our communities by allowing farmers small and large to find new forms of income and are committed to working with policymakers to ensure its continued growth and success.
Building Resilience
We are thrilled to announce the Island Institute’s 2023 Business Resilience Grant awardees, a remarkable group of businesses and entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of building resilience in Maine’s coastal communities. From Eastport to York and islands in between, these business owners are committed to sustainability, innovation, and supporting their communities.
The Roux Institute Start Summit brings innovators together
At the end of April, the Roux Institute and Main Street Rockland brought together innovators, business leaders, and community members from the midcoast to develop solutions to real-world challenges facing these communities. The event was a resounding success, generating creative and profitable solutions while forging new connections between participants.
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This year, the Wranglers Square Dance Club is having the largest graduating class of square dance students since 2001.Tomorrow, the club is celebrating the graduation of 26 students who have mastered the art of square dancing. The club draws square dance enthusiasts from throughout North County for classes at Bernardo Heights Middle School and doubled its membership over the last several years to 92.The club was formed 43 years ago and was known as Westwood Wranglers.
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