MFFM works with a range of local partners around the state, particularly in support of the Maine Harvest Bucks program at farmers’ markets. Thank you to all the organizations that support this work! The list includes: Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District, Healthy Acadia, the Sunrise County Economic Council, Healthy Oxford Hills, the Center for an […]
The Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets is pleased to announce there will be 115 summer farmers’ markets in Maine this season. With markets from Madawaska to Kittery, Eastport to Bridgton, most Maine residents will have ready access to farm-fresh local foods. The number of farmers’ markets has been growing steadily, with a four-fold increase over […]
Ronda Stone of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry recently issued this new policy to help ensure the safety of food samples at farmers’ markets: POLICY FOOD SAMPLING AT FARMERS’ MARKETS APRIL 13, 2016 This policy amends, updates and supersedes the previous policy “Sampling of Food Products at Farmers Markets” dated March 18, 2010. The […]
Join us for a free class, “Grow Your Own Organic Garden” on April 6th from 6-9pm. Learn about gardening basics such as site selection, pest control, choosing the right plants for your garden, and more. Space is limited: please call 487-7114 or email [email protected] to register.
As we gear up for the summer 2016 growing season, many markets are exploring options for equipment to process SNAP sales at the market. We’ve compiled a table comparing the subsidized options. (There are many other companies offering EBT processing, but these are the most affordable, due to special funding for farmers and farmers’ markets.) (Click […]