In previous years, the Sanford Farmers’ Market had two locations – downtown Springvale on Wednesdays and Sanford’s Central Park on Saturdays – but chose to move both market days to Central Park this season. There were many pros to this location switch – consistency and quality of location, centrality and visibility. However, market manager and SNAP […]
Help tell the story of your market during Maine Farmers’ Market Snapshot Week, August 7-13! Markets around the state will be participating, with special events, photo events, and more. This is a great way to be part of the network of Maine farmers’ markets, while also celebrating National Farmers’ Market Week. Want to join in? […]
Many farmers’ markets set up in public parks, municipal parking lots, and other public spaces. There are a range of creative partnerships around the region, but sometimes misunderstandings arise, often due to misperceptions about the structure and operation of farmers’ markets. These are some common questions that come up in meetings between municipal officers and FMs, along […]
The Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets is pleased to announce there will be 115 summer farmers’ markets in Maine this season. With markets from Madawaska to Kittery, Eastport to Bridgton, most Maine residents will have ready access to farm-fresh local foods. The number of farmers’ markets has been growing steadily, with a four-fold increase over […]
After a successful first round that allowed us to provide nearly 20 farms and markets with new EBT terminals, we have reopened the application for our Reduced-Cost EBT Equipment Grant program. For this program, we are working with Dharma Merchant Services – a mission driven company offering reduced rates to MFFM affiliates. Is your farm/market interested […]