The 2016 Maine Farmers’ Market Annual Report contains photos and information about Maine’s markets, along with useful data and other information. Free print copies are available at our office, or click here for the online edition.
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2016 In Review
January 29, 2017 CategoriesDuring the 9th annual Maine Farmers’ Market Convention, we welcome participants from markets all over Maine. To celebrate the markets and review the Federation’s work from 2016, we created the slideshows below. Some favorite images from 2016 MFFM’s 2016 Projects Collecting and Using Data: Snapshot Week 2016
SNAP Authorization: apply & update at the Convention on January 29th
January 17, 2017 CategoriesDoes your farm or market currently accept Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) payments, such as SNAP? If so, you may need to update your information with the USDA Food & Nutrition Service to reflect current program authorities (a.k.a. who is responsible for the SNAP program), change in location, etc. You can do so with the direct […]
Join us for “Buying Local on a Budget”
January 6, 2017 CategoriesNext Tuesday, January 10th from 11:30 – 12:30, you can find us in the Somerset Room at the Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta. MFFM staffers and local farmers team up to offer a session on the benefits of buying direct from local farmers and will be sharing information and resources to help you get started. Shopping […]
MFFM Annual Meeting
December 22, 2016 CategoriesThe MFFM Annual Meeting will take place at the Maine Farmers’ Market Convention. Although registration is required to attend the convention, no registration is required to attend the thirty minute annual meeting, which will offer a chance to learn more about MFFM’s programs, and to elect the 2017 Board of Directors. Nominees: Cathy Karonis, Fairwinds […]