Right to Food Law Is First to Guarantee Food Sovereignty

In a historic first, Maine voters approved an amendment to the state's constitution ensuring their right to food. Learn more about it here.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• In a historic first for the U.S., Maine voters approved an amendment to the state’s constitution ensuring their right to food

• The Maine amendment, which was approved by 60% of voters, officially declares that individuals have a right to save and exchange seeds and “grow, raise, harvest, produce and consume the food of their own choosing …