Below is a list of some favorite books, new and old, from MFFM Board, staff, and friends. These suggestions are all related to farmers’ markets and farming – some more tangentially than others! (Many are available as audio books, for listening in the car or on the tractor.) These would also make good gifts for […]
News & Events
Working the market info booth – a success story from Augusta
July 21, 2017 CategoriesA strong Maine Harvest Bucks program requires a good deal of effort, and often one person can make a major difference. This was the case for the Augusta Farmers’ Market at Mill Park, which first began offering SNAP nutrition incentives in 2014, and added an “info booth” (where SNAP and other transactions are processed) in […]
Possible state government shutdown
June 26, 2017 CategoriesUpdate: The state government shutdown, which began July 1st, ended July 3rd, 2017. It is sounding more and more like there will be a state government shut down beginning July 1st. If that were to happen, it is as yet unclear what aspects of state government might continue to function in an emergency capacity. The […]
Milbridge FM Joins Maine Harvest Bucks
June 17, 2017 CategoriesThe Milbridge Farmers’ Market has joined the ranks of farmers’ markets that accept SNAP benefits! MFFM is pleased to be partnering with the Women’s Health Resource Library (WHRL) to bring SNAP access to the market. WHRL has long had a presence at the market, promoting its Incredible Edible Milbridge project. Now the WHRL team is taking on […]
Donated Produce and Tax Deductions
June 14, 2017 CategoriesCharitable Donations of Produce and the Tax Implications By Kristin Krokowski (reprinted with permission) Over the years there has been a lot of confusion about charitable donations of farm and garden produce and how that relates to tax deductions. After all there is always some good cause to donate your excess produce to – the […]
Marketing Materials for MHB Markets
June 12, 2017 CategoriesSpreading the word… As our farmers’ markets begin to bring in the bounty, MFFM produces a host of marketing materials for our partner markets to use in all sorts of ways. Below, you’ll find 2 memes for Maine Harvest Bucks farmers’ markets to use in social media or on their website. At the bottom of […]
Hiring Announcement: Part-Time Administrative Assistant
May 18, 2017 CategoriesThe Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets is a statewide nonprofit founded in 1991 to to cultivate a vibrant, sustainable farmers’ market community as a vital part of Maine’s local food network. We work with farmers, consumers, and communities to make wholesome, locally-grown foods available to all residents, to educate consumers about food resources, and to […]
Hiring: Brewer FM SNAP Clerk
May 2, 2017 CategoriesThe Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets’ is seeking applications for a part-time, seasonal Farmers’ Market SNAP clerk. This person will operate the Market information booth at the Brewer Farmers’ Market, 8:00am-1:30pm, every Saturday during the summer season. The position begins in mid-May and goes through the end of October. The SNAP clerk’s primary responsibilities will […]
SNAP Grows Gardens
April 24, 2017 Categories
Beginning this season, shoppers may use their Maine Harvest Bucks (nutrition incentives offered to SNAP shoppers at participating farmers’ markets and other sites) to purchase food-bearing seedlings. (As always, they can also use their SNAP benefits to purchase fruit and vegetable seedlings.) This exciting development is new, so early season promotion is important, to let […]
New MFFM Office
April 20, 2017 CategoriesWe’re moving, but not far! As of April 26th, our new address will be: 165 Sebasticook Street Pittsfield, ME 04967 (207) 487-7114 Click here for the map.