Over the past year, research groups from around the country have released the results of multiple studies analyzing the long-term effects of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).* Formerly known as Food Stamps, this federally-funded program rolled out across the country in the 1960s and ‘70s and has since positively affected the lives of millions […]
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Washington County Farmers’ Market Trail
August 24, 2016 CategoriesThe Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets (MFFM) has just released a new project, the Washington County Farmers’ Market Trail. The trail, published as a full-color brochure (with elements online at mainefarmersmarkettrail.org), features a detailed map of the region, plus descriptions of each market in Washington County and free, outdoor activities located near each. Designed by […]
Sen. King Celebrates Maine Farmers’ Markets
August 16, 2016 CategoriesWith National Farmers Market Week Around the Corner, Maine Agriculture Continues to Grow Farmers’ markets have a long and proud history in New England that dates back to colonial times. And with the exciting growth we’ve seen in Maine agriculture recently, that tradition of farmers bringing their goods to market has bloomed into an important […]
Rep Chellie Pingree to visit Augusta FM at Mill Park
August 9, 2016 CategoriesADVISORY: TUESDAY—Pingree to visit summer meal site in Portland and farmers market in Augusta with top Obama Administration official Contact: Andrew Colvin, (202) 527-4681 (Pingree) Eddie Ortega, (617) 699-7283 (USDA) WHAT: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree will join the top Obama Administration official in charge of federal nutrition programs—USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon—to see on-the-ground efforts to […]
Public transportation pilot at Sanford Farmers’ Market
July 29, 2016 Categories
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 […]