Merrymeeting Food Council

08/21/2026

WHO is working to make our food system more resilient? Who needs our support if New England is going to reach the goal of 30% local food consumption by 2030? Follow posts like this from Maine Food Narratives Workgroup and join us in conversation.

08/14/2026

Less than 5% of the food we consume in Maine was harvested or produced here.

Beyond individual purchasing choices, what can each of us do to support Maine farmers and fishermen and reduce our reliance on imported foods?

1) Learn more about how you can help local producers and harvesters connect with schools and businesses that can purchase more local produce. (It's easy! Just share this info: https://localfoodswitchboard.org/)

2) Let school boards and stores know why you care about them purchasing local food. https://www.pressherald.com/2026/08/06/maine-farmers-want-hannaford-to-buy-more-local-produce-whats-the-holdup/?uuid=57269ee2-6010-4fab-ac3c-2e6de34ed219&lid=241406

08/14/2026

Farmers markets are loaded with delicious local food! Brunswick downtown market today & Bath and BTLT's Crystal Spring Farm Market tomorrow!

08/14/2026

Applewald Farm in Litchfield is considering classes on making fridge pickles - reach out to them if you are interested!

06/11/2026

Got SUN Bucks? USE THEM AT THE FARMERS’ MARKET!! Your kid eats more fresh Maine summer produce, farmers get a boost in sales, and participation in the SUN Bucks program continues to grow, which is good for ALL of us! All 4 summer markets in our region accept SUN Bucks: Bath, Bowdoinham, Brunswick, and BTLT's Crystal Springs Markets!
SUN Bucks is a summer food benefit for kids, including any kids attending a school that does universal school meals, like almost all public schools in Maine do! Keep an eye out for a SUN Bucks letter, learn about the program, and help spread the word!
Read more details and find links to resources here:
https://mainefarmersmarkets.org/use-your-sun-bucks-at-the-farmers-market/ See less

Got SUN Bucks? USE THEM AT THE FARMERS’ MARKET!! Your kid eats more fresh Maine summer produce, farmers get a boost in sales, and participation in the SUN Bucks program continues to grow, which is good for ALL of us!
SUN Bucks is a summer food benefit for all income-eligible kids who attend public schools in Maine. Keep an eye out for a SUN Bucks letter, learn about the program, and help spread the word!
Read more details and find links to resources here:
https://mainefarmersmarkets.org/use-your-sun-bucks-at-the-farmers-market/