This 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
2018 Maine Harvest Bucks Application & Program Update
January 22, 2018 CategoriesProgram Description: For the past 3 years, much of this program was funded via the USDA’s Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) grant, in partnership with Wholesome Wave. During this time, the Maine Harvest Bucks brand has grown to be recognized by SNAP shoppers, farmers, and community members. Markets that offer Maine Harvest Bucks are welcoming to […]