FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Maine — September 21, 2026 — Big news for Maine farmers’ markets: Maine Harvest Bucks is back to a 100% match, effective Monday, September 21. SNAP/EBT shoppers who spend their benefits at participating Maine Harvest Bucks farmers’ markets and farm stands will once again receive a matching one dollar in Maine Harvest […]
Blog entries by Kelsey
Harvest Bowls
July 1, 2026 Categories
Announcing Harvest Bowls 2026, an Empty Bowls series, coming to five farmers’ markets this summer! The Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets is holding an Empty Bowls-style fundraising series to support food access at farmers’ markets and raise awareness of our food security work. We’ll host a free community meal as part of each farmers’ market, […]
Summer Bumper Crop SALE
June 19, 2026 CategoriesEach year between Juneteenth and the 4th of July, we offer a sale on our Bumper Crop farmers’ market gift certificates. You can purchase these any time of the year, but during this sale period, we’ll give you a 10% bonus on every $100 you buy! PLUS, we’ll waive the $5 shipping fee. Per Maine […]
Use your SUN Bucks at the Farmers’ Market!
May 31, 2026 Categories
SUN Bucks is a grocery benefit program to help families buy food during the summer when schools are closed. Each eligible school-age child receives a one-time payment of $120. When you spend your SUN Bucks at a Maine Harvest Bucks farmers’ market, we’ll match your SUN Bucks with bonus Maine Harvest Bucks! That means you’ll have $120 […]
Get the best start to your home garden at the farmers’ market.
May 11, 2026 CategoriesWhether you’re growing in your yard, a community plot, or just some pots on your deck or stoop, the farmers’ market is the best place to get your garden started. Plus, growing your own food and flowers from seedlings is an excellent way to save a few bucks, get to know your produce, and support […]