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, […]
Low income access
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 […]
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 […]
Help Secure State Funding for Maine Harvest Bucks – LD 2093
January 15, 2024 CategoriesSAVE THE DATE: the hearing begins Monday, 1/22, at 11am. We expect LD 2093 to be heard after lunch, so tune in by 1pm. If you support Maine Harvest Bucks, consider submitting written testimony, or signing up to provide oral testimony via Zoom or in person. Use this resource for your testimony and for directions […]
Help Advocate for State Funding for Maine Harvest Bucks
February 17, 2023 CategoriesTake Action to support State Funding for MHB Click here for a template and talking points for submitting testimony. SAVE THE DATE: the hearing is Monday, 2/27, at 1pm. We’d love for you to read your testimony LIVE via Zoom, if possible. Help spread the word. Share this page and our graphics (click here) on […]