So if the Local Food Rules campaign moves to Massachusetts, will it thrive? A lot depends on local conditions--for farmers with good access to slaughterhouses or that are comfortable with and able to make a living under existing food inspection rules, the impetus to pass a Local Food and Community Self Governance ordinance is lessened.
But if small farmers feel pressured by too many rules designed to benefit the industrial producers at the expense of local agriculture, we could see action in Massachusetts as well as Maine. It's up to the grassroots to decide!