In many Japanese martial arts, there is a differentiation between the SHŌ (say ‘show’) of the art and the DŌ (say ‘dough’) of the art. Basically, the DŌ is the functional part of the art, how to make the movements and what they are useful for, both in terms of spiritual centering and self-defense. On […]
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Food for thought about customers
June 22, 2015 Categoriesby Dick Keough, Brunswick Market How do you feel about your customers? How do your customers feel about your farmstand? Do you get cash tips from your customers? Do your customers give you gifts? Do you give needy people a gift of your product or a discount? Do you get asked to help local groups […]
FINI Funding to Begin in June
May 29, 2015 CategoriesAccording to Wholesome Wave and Maine Farmland Trust, final details about the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive funding will probably be released the first week of June. The participating markets will each be working with a partner from the Maine Local Food Access Network. The partner organizations will be arranging contracts or MOUs (memoranda of understanding) with each […]
FINI Funding for Maine Farmers’ Markets: FAQ
April 14, 2015 CategoriesAs has been widely reported, the USDA recently approved a major grant proposal to support SNAP/EBT programs at more than 30 Maine farmers’ markets! (The 3 year program, announced last week, will also involve some farm stands and CSA programs.) We are very excited to see this level of Federal funding directed towards Maine farmers’ markets. […]
USDA Funding Awarded to MFFM and Partners
April 1, 2015 CategoriesToday the Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets celebrates USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement of $31.5 million granted through the Food Insecurity Nutrition Program (FINI). National nonprofit Wholesome Wave received a $3.77 million FINI grant, of which MFFM, as a subgrantee, will receive substantial funding, which will be used to support increased access to fruits and […]