Maine Involved Groups and Organizations
The following organizations have resources and information to help with your local Farm to School program.
Get Real Maine can connect you to local farmers’ markets or CSA farms, alert you to upcoming agricultural events, or link visitors to more information about Maine’s diverse agricultural landscape.
Maine Farm Fresh Connection
Maine Farm Fresh Connection procures food from 50 Maine farmers and sells to local institutions. They procure vegetables, fruits, meats, cheese, honey, maple syrup, and dry beans from small and mid-sized farmers from around the state and sell the products in CSA, farmers’ markets, retail, roadside stands, and directly to institutions.
For more information contact Martha Putnam (207-939-4748) farmfreshconnection.org
Maine Department of Agriculture, Market and Production Development Division
Maine Department of Education
Child Nutrition Services offers information to local schools about purchasing local products. Contact Child Nutrition Services 207-624-6842 child.nutrition@maine.gov for more information or assistance.