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REGION Formed in 2017, the Greater Franklin Food Council has a mission to foster a robust food system in Western Maine by bringing people together to ensure access to nutritious food; promote local farmers; and advocate for food-related programs and policies that strengthen our communities. The Greater Food Council is pleased to announce it has hired Deb Burd as a Program Coordinator to help advance its work.
Deborah M. Burd recently retired as the Director of Grants Administration for Covenant Health of Tewksbury, MA. Deb was tasked with providing system-wide grant seeking strategies for three acute care facilities and the health network’s post-acute facilities. In addition, Deb provided consultation, on-site coordination, and staff and compliance oversight. She is a founding member of the Maine Women’s Agricultural Network, GrowSmart Maine and the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn. Deb has formerly served as a trustee of the Natural Resources Council of M