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Eastern Maine Regional Opportunities in Ocean, Timber, and Soil (EMROOTS) is a gathering space for people who live, work, and care for the lands and waters of Downeast Maine and connected regions. EMROOTS elevates diverse perspectives across agriculture, forestry, and fisheries to spark collaboration and shared learning. Through this annual event, we cultivate creativity, dedication, and partnerships that support responsible stewardship of natural resources and a more prosperous regional future.

This year’s half-day “Gathering” looks a little different than the 2025 EMROOTS “Conference”, to be held every odd year (2027, 2029…). We welcome farmers, foresters, industry workers, ecosystem enthusiasts, service providers, and community organizations to convene in a casual setting to discuss key challenges and emerging opportunities – within and across sectors. Insights gathered during this event will help shape priority topics for the 2027 EMROOTS Conference.

Come be a part of the conversation!! There is no cost to participate.

Some of the themes for discussion this year will include:

• Workforce development
• Improving efficiencies
• Building sustainable and resilient systems
• Greatest opportunities/challenges
• Climate change concerns/solutions