Maine Farm and Sea to Institution Tours 2026

Join us for a series of Farm to Institution Tours in 2026

Join Maine's Farm and Sea to Institution Network for a series of tours connecting local food businesses, institutional buyers, and community members across our food system. Everyone is welcome!

Are you looking to source more local food for your school? Hoping to connect with Maine farmers and food producers? Curious about how our local food system works and who's making it happen? Or just interested to connect with like-minded local food system advocates?

Join us! See tour and registration details below.

  • Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Maine’s local grain economy. Start at The Good Crust to see how 100% Maine-grown grains become value-added products for schools and institutions, then visit Maine Grains to explore the milling process. Wrap up with lunch at The Miller’s Table and taste local grains in action.

    📍Tour Schedule

    • 10:00–11:00 AM – Tour of The Good Crust - 210 Main Street, Canaan, ME

    • 11:00–11:15 AM – Travel to next location (drive separately)

    • 11:30AM–12:15 PM –Tour ofMaine Grains Mill - 42 Court St, Skowhegan, ME

    • Optional Group Lunch (~12:15 PM) – The Miller’s Table - 10 Water St, Skowhegan

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  • More details coming soon

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What to Expect

  • Go behind the scenes at working farms, food businesses, kitchens, processing facilities, and school gardens

  • Discover how schools and institutions are growing and serving Maine-grown food

  • Gain insight into local sourcing from field to institution

  • Build relationships that strengthen our food system

Who Should Attend

  • Institutional buyers (schools, hospitals, corrections, colleges, etc.)

  • Food service professionals

  • Local food advocates & network members

  • Anyone interested in food & agriculture and building strong local food systems