Throughout the month of August, market shoppers can learn about community solar options with Arcadia The Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets is excited to announce today that Arcadia, the climate crisis–fighting tech company giving everyone access to the tools to build a 100% clean energy future, has made a major sponsorship pledge to the Maine […]
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Single-Use Plastic Carry-out Bag Ban and Farmers Markets
June 27, 2021 CategoriesUPDATE – Starting July 1, 2021 the bag ban is officially in effect. For full details of the bag ban – follow this link to the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bag Ban Guidance A “frequently asked questions (pdf)” document, offers more details outlining what is considered a reusable bag and a recycled paper bag, who […]
Maine Farmers’ markets see major growth serving food insecure households during pandemic
April 9, 2021 CategoriesInspired by the impact of Maine Harvest Bucks? Please make a donation to strengthen our program for the year ahead. Every dollar helps a family access healthy, local food, and goes to local farmers throughout the state. Click here to donate! In 2020, farmers’ markets saw an unprecedented increase in people using their SNAP/EBT cards […]
2021 Annual Meeting & Roundtable
January 4, 2021 CategoriesJanuary 20, 20219am to 11:30amOnline or by phone callClick this link to register for the event Join Board members and staff of the Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets (MFFM) for our 2021 Annual Meeting and virtual roundtable discussion. The annual meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2021 at 9am. The roundtable discussion will begin at […]
Rockland Farmers’ Market is an experience!
August 12, 2020 Categories
This market has been described as “the prettiest market in Maine” by someone who knows a bit about farmers’ markets. Caitlyn Hunter, of Appleton Creamery, sells her goat cheese alongside more than 15 other farmers and vendors at Rockland Farmers’ Market. The market takes place at Harbor Park in Rockland. The name gives you a […]
Celebrating Resiliency for National Farmers’ Market Week 2020
August 8, 2020 Categories
The Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets (MFFM) is celebrating farmers’ markets across the state with Maine Farmers’ Markets Snapshot Week 2020. Coinciding with National Farmers’ Market Week, Snapshot Week is an annual event for the farmers’ market community to celebrate their markets, share stories, and capture photos and data to illustrate the importance of farmers’ […]
Lewiston-native rediscovers her hometown at the Kennedy Park Farmers’ Market
August 6, 2020 Categories
A unique farmers’ market story by Doris Ray Share your unique story with MFFM and you can win a gift certificate to your favorite farmers’ market! Enter our contest here. A few weeks ago I drove to the town where I was born and grew up – Lewiston, Maine – to visit the Kennedy Park […]
Market Highlight – Mill Park Farmers’ Market in Augusta
August 4, 2020 CategoriesEvery market happens for a reason! There are hard-working farmers that organize nearly every farmers’ market in Maine. This series of market stories showcases some of the many unique, adaptive and resilient Maine farmers’ markets. The Augusta Farmers’ Market at Mill Park is the major farmers’ market of the capital area. Located in downtown Mill […]
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.
Face Coverings Are Required at Farmers’ Markets
June 30, 2020 CategoriesPlease help keep our farmers and shoppers safe and wear a face covering while shopping at the farmers’ market. Per CDC guidelines, and Governor Janet Mills Executive Order #55, farmers’ market vendors and customers are required to wear cloth face coverings unless an individual has a medical exemption. CLOTH FACE COVERINGS In addition to the […]