Hi Friends at the Onion Foundation! Thanks for considering our application and being so generous to ME’s environmental & arts organizations 🙂 – Jimmy Here are the links below! Program impact data Bumper Crop Impact Report – 2020 (from our pilot year!) Maine Harvest Bucks – Shopper Survey Results (2021 Survey of 55 shoppers) MHB […]
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February & March 2021 Farmers’ Market Workshops
January 21, 2021 Categories
MFFM proudly presents our February 2021 Farmers’ Market Workshop series. Tune in to learn from experienced market organizers and vendors as we cover a range of topics. Our workshops are always a great opportunity for networking and inspiration! Click here to register for any of the workshops below. 2/1 @ 1pm – Book-keeper/Treasurers Roundtable Watch […]
Shopping during covid-19
July 13, 2020 CategoriesMarkets are open and as busy as ever. Fortunately, market managers have made many adjustments to their markets to keep shoppers and farmers safe during covid-19. The link below will take you to our main shopper page where you can learn what to expect at farmers’ markets this summer.
COVID-19 Update – Guidance from State officials
March 19, 2020 Categories
On March 19, 2020, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF) released a guidance for farmers’ markets. Farmers’ markets are considered essential services in providing food to their communities. Markets are advised to determine on a case-by-case basis whether to remain open. Markets should stay alert for emerging guidance from the Maine CDC. Read […]
Hand-washing stations – A simple how to
March 19, 2020 CategoriesMaterials needed: Cooler (any clean vessel capable of maintaining hot water for 8-12 hours) Bungee cords or straps (1-3) Soap Paper Towels Hand-sanitizer (if available) Trash bin (a bucket works) Water bin (a bucket works) Fill the cooler with hot water. Use straps or bungee cords to secure it to your truck, or bring a […]
Partnership with DACF helps farmers’ markets process SNAP/EBT.
October 21, 2019 Categories
This 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 […]
A partnership in Bangor brings new shoppers to markets
September 24, 2019 CategoriesThis article describes a marketing opportunity to attract new shoppers by partnering with local employers. In spring of 2019, MFFM was approached by the City of Bangor’s Wellness Committee to develop a program that will give their 500+ employees incentive to buy healthy food from the local farmers’ markets. Employer Partnerships Each year, the city’s […]
Snapshot Week Photo Competition
July 15, 2019 CategoriesMaine Farmers’ Market Snapshot Week is our annual celebration of farmers’ markets in Maine. This event coincides with National Farmers’ Market Week, falling on August 4-10, 2019. Photo Competition This year’s Snapshot Week features a photo competition for shoppers and farmers. The competition will run for 2 weeks August 4 – 17 to give you […]
Office Furniture
January 6, 2019 CategoriesPrices reflect a suggested donation value. All items are negotiable.
EBT Equipment Options for your Farmers’ Market
October 10, 2018 CategoriesLet’s navigate the EBT equipment world together. This article addresses the free SNAP EBT Equipment Program and discusses additional options for ineligible markets. All markets that accept SNAP/EBT must possess a machine that processes the EBT transaction. Free Equipment? Free, wireless, SNAP-Only equipment is available via Maine Department of Health & Human Services for farmers’ […]