MFFM is pleased to announce that we have hired Lindsay Pelletier as the new Info Booth Manager for the Presque Isle Farmers’ Market at Riverside. Lindsay will operate the info booth at the market every Saturday, processing credit, debit, and SNAP transactions at the market (which is located at 27 Riverside Drive, and takes place […]
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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 […]
Seafood at Maine Farmers’ Markets
June 21, 2018 CategoriesFresh seafood is always very popular at farmers’ markets, but navigating the rules around what is required for licenses/permits can be confusing for market managers. This is because most food safety issues at farmers’ markets are regulated by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF) and the Department of Health and Human Service (for […]
MFFM Secures Funding Support for Maine Harvest Bucks
May 30, 2018 CategoriesWe’re pleased to announce that we have secured funding for the Maine Harvest Bucks program for the 2018 season. Stay tuned for more details, but in the meantime, our 30+ farmers’ markets can now move full steam ahead in operating the program this year. This is welcome news, as the summer market season gets underway. Maine […]
Free summer meals available for kids under 18
May 25, 2018 CategoriesSummer Meals are free for all kids age 18 and under! The USDA Summer Food Service Program was established to ensure children in income eligible areas continue to receive nutritious meals during the summer months when school is not in session. There are over 400 sites across Maine where anyone 18 and younger can get […]