We are thrilled to announce that the hiring process for our new positions in Washington and Aroostook Counties are complete and the new people filling these roles have hit the ground running! Funding from the USDA’s Farmers’ Market SNAP Support Grant and a local foundation have allowed us to expand our efforts and human power in these regions. A goal of both positions […]
Blog entries by Jimmy DeBiasi
Tools, templates & tips for Maine Harvest Bucks markets!
July 18, 2016 CategoriesBy season’s end 35 farmers’ markets throughout the state will be operating Maine Harvest Bucks SNAP bonus programs to make Maine-produced foods more accessible to low-income shoppers. We are endlessly grateful to the market members, volunteers and local partner organizations who help make these programs a success! Each market has an assigned MHB/SNAP program point person […]
New position: Help promote and grow SNAP/Maine Harvest Bucks at Washington County farmers’ markets!
June 2, 2016 CategoriesMFFM is pleased to be partnering with Healthy Acadia to launch a new part-time position that will assist farmers’ markets in Washington County with SNAP and Maine Harvest Bucks outreach and promotion. This person will primarily focus on the Eastport, Calais, and Princeton Farmers’ Markets and will collaborate with Healthy Acadia, MFFM, market members and volunteers to […]
Job opportunity to support SNAP access at Aroostook County farmers’ markets!
May 27, 2016 CategoriesReduced-Cost EBT Equipment Grant open for 2nd round of applications!
May 12, 2016 CategoriesAfter a successful first round that allowed us to provide nearly 20 farms and markets with new EBT terminals, we have reopened the application for our Reduced-Cost EBT Equipment Grant program. For this program, we are working with Dharma Merchant Services – a mission driven company offering reduced rates to MFFM affiliates. Is your farm/market interested […]