This market has been described as “the prettiest market in Maine” by someone who knows a bit about farmers’ markets. Caitlyn Hunter, of Appleton Creamery, sells her goat cheese alongside more than 15 other farmers and vendors at Rockland Farmers’ Market. The market takes place at Harbor Park in Rockland. The name gives you a […]
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Market Highlight – Mill Park Farmers’ Market in Augusta
August 4, 2020 CategoriesEvery market happens for a reason! There are hard-working farmers that organize nearly every farmers’ market in Maine. This series of market stories showcases some of the many unique, adaptive and resilient Maine farmers’ markets. The Augusta Farmers’ Market at Mill Park is the major farmers’ market of the capital area. Located in downtown Mill […]
Portland Farmers’ Market seeks volunteers for covid response
April 22, 2020 CategoriesIn response to COVID-19, the Portland Farmers’ Market (PFM) is in need of volunteers to help ensure a safe shopping experience for all. Volunteering at the market is a critical community service that will allow scores of farmers and thousands of shoppers to keep their local market thriving. Committing to just one shift a week […]
Free SNAP sign-up during the Maine Agricultural Trades Show & MFFM Convention
January 9, 2020 CategoriesThe Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets (MFFM) invites farmers’ market organizers and direct-marketing farmers to sign up to accept SNAP/EBT on January 16th during the Maine Agricultural Trades Show. There are more than 160,000 people in Maine who purchase food with SNAP. Farmers and farmers’ markets can grow their customer base, and provide a critical […]
Partnership with DACF helps farmers’ markets process SNAP/EBT.
October 21, 2019 CategoriesThis year, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) partnered with the Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets (MFFM) to help cover the cost of purchasing SNAP processing equipment for farmers’ markets. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, the program formerly known as food stamps, helps 1 in 8 Mainers (mostly children and […]