As we prepare for the 2017 Maine Harvest Bucks season. we’re looking forward to expanding partnerships with Maine SNAP-Ed. With 35 farmers’ markets enrolled in the MHB program, the need for outreach support and education continues to increase. Want to learn more about how SNAP educators around the state partner with farmers’ markets? Check out our December […]
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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 […]
Key Components of SNAP outreach & promotion
December 20, 2016 CategoriesCLICK HERE to view this short slideshow that we created for a recent conversation with SNAP Educators from throughout the state. Many SNAP Educators assist their local farmers’ market with outreach and promotion of SNAP, Maine Harvest Bucks (or other nutrition incentives), WIC, and other low-income […]
Partner spotlight: SNAP-Ed
December 9, 2016 CategoriesThe time couldn’t be more perfect to spotlight this key statewide partner in our work to expand SNAP access at farmers’ markets. Just this week, Maine SNAP-Ed launched their new website – a fantastic resource where anyone can learn how to shop, cook, and eat healthfully on a small food budget. Established in 2012 and funded […]
Donate to MFFM
November 29, 2016 CategoriesSend us a check, addressed to Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets, to: MFFMPO Box 313Freeport, ME 04032 The Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets is a 501(c)3, tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Our work is made possible with the support of contributing markets and individuals who share our vision of Maine as a state where everyone can access affordable, […]