Help tell the story of your market during Maine Farmers’ Market Snapshot Week, August 7-13! Markets around the state will be participating, with special events, photo events, and more. This is a great way to be part of the network of Maine farmers’ markets, while also celebrating National Farmers’ Market Week. Want to join in? […]
The chart below illustrates recent growth in the amount of SNAP benefits that are being used to purchase local foods. Although the majority of those federal dollars are still being spent at mass retailers, there has been remarkable growth in the number of families using their SNAP benefits to shop locally. It’s also important to note […]
The USDA’s listing of farmers’ markets relies on market managers to update the listings, so this is one directory each market must update individually. With a lot of publicity coming down the pike for National Farmers’ Market Week (August 7-13, to be celebrated here as Maine Farmers’ Market Snapshot Week), now is the time to make […]
Click here to learn about Maine Harvest Bucks. No state has yet found a way to define “junk food” and effectively limit SNAP recipients from using their benefits for its purchase. Many farms and farmers’ markets in Maine accept SNAP benefits, and in those venues, the benefits are primarily used for healthy, local food options. […]
Many farmers’ markets set up in public parks, municipal parking lots, and other public spaces. There are a range of creative partnerships around the region, but sometimes misunderstandings arise, often due to misperceptions about the structure and operation of farmers’ markets. These are some common questions that come up in meetings between municipal officers and FMs, along […]