The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is a federal program providing supplemental nutrition to families with young children. In Maine it is administered by the CDC. Families are issued checks which they may use to purchase certain healthy foods. Most families also receive “Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program” checks every summer, and those checks may only […]
Blog entries by Leigh Hallett
Take our shopper survey!
August 24, 2018 CategoriesThroughout the summer, we have been conducting shopper surveys at markets all over the state. If you missed the chance and would like to participate, just click the link below. It takes just a moment, and we would love to here from you! 2018 Maine Farmers’ Market Shopper Survey
Snapshot Week 2018
August 1, 2018 CategoriesFarmers’ markets around the state will be celebrating Maine Farmers’ Market Snapshot Week from August 5-11th. Snapshot Week comes during peak farmers’ market season, when the markets are bursting with beautiful summer products, and shoppers can enjoy some of the best weather of the year. To celebrate, many markets will be offering special events, including […]
Farmers’ Markets Midcoast to Downeast
July 9, 2018 CategoriesNew Map of Midcoast and Downeast Farmers’ Markets The Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets has released a new map of Midcoast and Downeast farmers’ markets featuring 20 of the unique farmers’ markets that take place along the Maine coast. In addition to a detailed, full-color map, the brochure includes a description of each market, suggestions […]
New Info Booth Manager for Presque Isle
July 9, 2018 CategoriesMFFM 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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Grow Your Own Organic Gardening Class
March 14, 2018 CategoriesMFFM will be holding a free “Grow Your Own Organic Garden” class in Pittsfield on Weds., April 4th. The class will be from 6-9pm in the lower level of the Pittsfield Public Library (110 Library Street). Tom Roberts of Snakeroot Organic Farm will lead the class, which will cover basics such as garden location and […]