Back to Sustainable Agriculture and Culinary Arts Project Outcomes
Growing Maine received a $2,500,000 Round Two grant award to develop degree and certificate programs in the areas of Sustainable Agriculture and Culinary Arts. These two programs address a critical gap in educational offerings for individuals interested in pursuing employment in the growing “farm to table” industry in Maine.
Defining Features of Project:
- Offers the state’s only two-year Associates degree program for Sustainable Agriculture.
- Prior to this program, an on-farm apprenticeship or a four-year degree program were the only post-secondary options for developing new agricultural professionals.
- The Culinary Arts program is well-positioned to be a leader in promoting farm to table dining in the New England region.
| Project and Outcome Report | |
|---|---|
| Project | Growing Maine |
| Institution | Kennebec Valley Community College |
| Outcome Report | Growing Maine Final Evaluation Report |
| Industry Sector | Sustainable Agriculture and Culinary Arts |
| Grant Completed | 9/30/16 |
| Grant Amount | $2,500,000 |
| State Profile Report | Main State Profile Report |
| Participation Metrics | |
|---|---|
| Participation | 227 participants |
| Short-certificates earned (1 year or less) | -- |
| Long certificates earned (1 year or more) | -- |
| Two-year degrees earned | 18 students |
| Employment* | -- |
*= As of the time of the Final Evaluation Report
Source: Grantee’s Third-Party Evaluation