Send us a check, addressed to Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets, to: MFFMPO Box 313Freeport, ME 04032 The Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets is a 501(c)3, tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Our work is made possible with the support of contributing markets and individuals who share our vision of Maine as a state where everyone can access affordable, […]
Blog entries by Leigh Hallett
Shop Local Saturday – and all season!
November 24, 2016 CategoriesIn recent years there has been a growing movement to encourage holiday shoppers to “shop small” on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This effort aligns with our campaign to remind people of the wonderful gifts available at virtually all winter farmers’ markets. Below are some simple graphics that emphasize that message (feel free to repost and adapt […]
Farmers’ Market WIC check deadline Oct 31st
October 14, 2016 CategoriesOctober 31st is the deadline for participants in the Women, Infants, and Children program to redeem their Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). FMNP checks can only be used when buying directly from farmers at farmers’ markets and farm stands. There are $20,000 in checks out there around the state that were distributed to WIC participants […]
Travel Scholarships Available
September 29, 2016 CategoriesRegistration for the convention and the travel scholarship application period is now closed. If you live in Washington or Aroostook county and are planning to attend either the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s Farmer to Farmer Conference (Nov 4-6) or MFFM’s Farmers’ Market Convention, we have travel stipends available to help defray […]
Warning regarding insurance
September 7, 2016 CategoriesA message from the Farmers’ Market Coalition: “In the past, we had heard some good reviews of Farmers Market Insurance Now. Unfortunately, it looks like the company is now defunct, and has possibly been continuing to take money from participants over the past months, without actually offering any service. Farmers Market Insurance Now used to […]