UPDATE -10.9.2019 – This information is dated. While it still remains a valid way to process SNAP transactions, there are much more convenient and free, or low-cost options available. The best step forward is to contact MFFM – email snap@mffm.org or call (207) 370 1524. If your market is new to accepting SNAP/EBT, or if […]
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Buying your own EBT Equipment
October 10, 2018 CategoriesIf you’re looking to purchase EBT equipment for your SNAP program, without the help of a grant to subsidize the cost, then you should fall into one, or ideally all, of these categories: Our market has offered SNAP for years; Our vendors are dedicated to keeping this program sustained; We have enough shoppers using SNAP/EBT […]
Information booths at markets
August 21, 2018 CategoriesInformation booths (“info booths”) are popping up at more and more farmers’ markets in Maine. The primary service they provide to markets is that they offer a central location for shoppers to pay for all of their goods. At a busy market, the information booth cuts down on the transaction time for vendors, since they no longer […]
After Years of Planning, Farmington Farmers’ Market launches Maine Harvest Bucks
July 16, 2018 CategoriesErica Emery, of Rustic Roots Farm, began working with MFFM in 2016 to explore how to bring Maine Harvest Bucks to the Farmington Farmers’ Market. It took 2 years of “almosts” and “maybes” to find the perfect local partner to support the project and help get it off the ground. This year, the market is […]
Senior FarmShare Program
June 28, 2018 CategoriesThe Senior FarmShare program still has many shares available at farms across Maine! Find the list of participating farmers here: 6-27-18 FarmShare Farmers More details about the program can be found on the Get Real, Get Maine page.
FM Tracks Changes for 2018- The Guide
June 8, 2018 CategoriesFM Tracks has changed how we report Maine Harvest Bucks redemption. Below is a complete walk-through of all the steps to fill out an FM Tracks report for each market day. If you are familiar with past year’s FM Tracks reporting requirements, click here to get to the “FINAL STEP” and learn about the new […]
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 […]
Farmers’ Markets and Maine Harvest Bucks are moving outside!
May 7, 2018 CategoriesSpring has sprung! The weather is finally warming up in time for our farmers’ markets to move back outdoors. Are you shopping with SNAP this year? If yes, then come to one of the many farmers’ markets opening up and offering Maine Harvest Bucks. Remember, Maine Harvest Bucks DOUBLES your SNAP dollars. Spend one dollar […]
FM Tracks Updates- April 2018
May 2, 2018 CategoriesMHB redemption in FM Tracks will now be tracked under the “Vendor Reimbursement” tab (the one between the “Transactions” tab and “Post Market” tab). See the graphic below and reference each number: 1- this indicates where the Vendor Reimbursement Tool (tab) is located. 2- under Vendor name, you can put “ALL VENDORS”. 3- this is […]