Whether you’re a farmer, producer, service provider, or just another person who eats local food, it’s been a rough couple of months. Every week, we are learning about federal funding freezes or cancellations for local food projects and food security in Maine and across the country. We cannot reiterate how sad and devastating these losses are, […]
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Recruiting farmers for our 2024 Farmers’ Market Price Report
June 7, 2024 CategoriesMFFM is looking for farmers to submit their price data to the Maine Farmers’ Market Price Report for the 2024 season. We aim to recruit up to 50 producers, statewide, to share their prices. This information is valuable to multiple stakeholders including farmers, customers, and business development services. On a weekly basis, we’ll have updated pricing information available on this website. If you sign up, we […]
Donate to our Maine Harvest Bucks Fund
May 8, 2024 CategoriesDear Maine Farmers’ Market Community, We need your help. At the Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets (MFFM), we believe that nourishing, quality food should be available for everyone. Through our Maine Harvest Bucks program, low-income Mainers from all walks of life can enjoy nutritious, delicious local food directly from the farmers’ market. Right now, we […]
Affordable insurance options for all, including guest vendors/day tables
April 12, 2024 CategoriesSeasonal vendors and guest vendors may not need to purchase insurance for a full year, especially if they are looking to sell only for a few months. MFFM has found an insurance agency for quick-access (5-10 minutes) to enroll in the insurance you need. TRANSPARENCY NOTE: MFFM receives a $10 commission from your enrollment with […]
Senior FarmShare Partnership Expansion and what it means for you!
March 22, 2024 CategoriesA core component of MFFM’s mission is to make healthy, local food accessible to more people. In 2023, we introduced a new pilot program through partnership with the Maine Senior FarmShare Program that expanded food access options for older adults at the Bar Harbor, Kennebunk, and Sanford Farmers’ Markets. Eligible older adults who shopped at […]