Map of Midcoast and Downeast Farmers’ Markets (July 2019 update: if you’d like maps to distribute at your market – please fill out this survey) In 2018, the Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets released a new map of Midcoast and Downeast farmers’ markets featuring 20 of the unique farmers’ markets that take place along the […]
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Who shops at Maine farmers’ markets?
July 6, 2018 CategoriesFrom its cities, to rural corners, to the coast, Maine’s farmers’ markets are enjoyed by a wide array of people for many different reasons. Last summer in 2017, almost 1,500 shoppers were surveyed across the state at farmers’ markets to find out who shops at Maine’s farmers’ markets. People travel an average distance of six […]
“Vendors Wanted” Facebook Page
February 17, 2018 Categories
Markets that are seeking new vendors may post to our Facebook page, @MaineVendorsWanted. For best results, be sure to include the deadline for application, links to necessary materials, and information about where/when/how long the market takes place.
Branding your farmers’ market – guinea pigs needed!
November 24, 2017 Categories
At this year’s Maine Farmers’ Market Convention (January 11th at the Augusta Civic Center), creative strategist Arielle Bywater (from Pica in Belfast) will be discussing ways farmers’ markets can hone their brands to reach new customers and increase loyalty among existing shoppers. Arielle will be looking at all aspects of a market’s outreach strategy, including websites, […]
Small Business Saturday
November 23, 2017 Categories
If you’re looking for a shopping experience quite different from what you’ll find at big box stores, an experience that is small and friendly, and a way to support small business and farmers in your town, make a trip to the farmers’ market on Small Business Saturday! Below is a list of the markets we […]