Boost your management skill-sets and help markets thrive. Learn how to be a more engaged market member. Join Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets, Farmers Market Coalition, NOFA-VT, and experts in farmers’ market organizing and mediation. Who can join? Farmers’ market organizers (vendors, managers, volunteers) and service providers that work with farmers’ markets. Ideally, at least […]
Best Practices
Be Prepared – Vendor Checklist for Outdoor Farmers’ Market Season
May 22, 2023 CategoriesVendor Checklist for Outdoor Farmers’ Markets There’s a lot to do in preparing for a successful market season. Below is a non-exhaustive, of all items and activities to consider prior to launching your booth at the farmers’ market for the season. Let us know if we’re missing anything! Email [email protected] with more tips!
Cold Storage for Meat at Farmers’ Markets
July 12, 2022 CategoriesThe following is some shared wisdom by Hanne Tierney, of Cornerstone Farm and former MFFM Board member, on the best practices to keep meat frozen at market. Buy the most expensive cooler you can afford. Add additional insulation to all sides of cooler ( like a tinfoil bubble wrap that people buy to insulate hot […]
Single-Use Plastic Carry-out Bag Ban and Farmers Markets
June 27, 2021 CategoriesUPDATE – Starting July 1, 2021 the bag ban is officially in effect. For full details of the bag ban – follow this link to the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bag Ban Guidance A “frequently asked questions (pdf)” document, offers more details outlining what is considered a reusable bag and a recycled paper bag, who […]
Healthier Markets – A Resource Guide
November 13, 2020 CategoriesA healthy farmers market is about more than locally grown food – it also means a clean market environment and promoting positive life choices! Farmers’ markets have community-focused missions that promote healthy lifestyles and strong communities. There are simple steps market organizers can take to advance their mission and make sure their markets are a cleaner […]