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Maine Senior FarmShare: For Farmers
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Become an Authorized Farm
- Are you a Maine Farmer?
- Do you grow mixed produce?
- Can your farm offer a minimum of 5 different produce items over an 8-week period?
If you answered yes to these three questions, you may be eligible to participate in the Maine Senior FarmShare Program (MSFP) if we are seeking farmers in your area. While we are accepting applications for new farms in all counties, we are particularly focusing on Aroostook, Franklin, Hancock, Oxford, Piscataquis, Somerset, and Washington counties.
Please fill out a New Farm Interest Form to express interest in participating in the program.
For your farm to be considered, it meet all eligibility requirements in the MSFP Farmer Policies and Guidelines. All applications will be reviewed, and applicants will be notified of their status.
Farmer Resources for Authorized Farms
Guideline Documents
- 2022 Farmer Policies and Guidelines (PDF)
- 2022 MSFP Senior Eligibility and Income Guidelines (PDF)
- Eligible Foods List (PDF) - Only foods that are listed on the MSFPcan be purchased with Senior FarmShare benefit funds by participating seniors.
Maine Online Senior Share Access (MOSSA)
- MOSSA - Access your account
- MOSSA Farmer User Manual (PDF)
- MOSSA – End of Season Instructions for Farmers (PDF)
Forms for Authorized Farms
- Senior Agreement Form (English) (PDF)
- Senior Agreement Form (Spanish) (PDF)
- Senior Participant Rights and Responsibilities Form (English) (PDF)
- Senior Participant Rights and Responsibilities Form (Spanish) (PDF)
- Proxy Form - Individual (PDF)
- Proxy Form - Multiple Seniors (PDF)
- Individual Senior Share Tracking Form (PDF)
- Senior Participant Waiting List (PDF)
- USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF)
Shareable Social Media Graphics
Let seniors know your farm has available shares by creating a social media post. We have created graphics to help you share the news! Share the post on your Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram page. Social Media Graphics for Farmers (ZIP).
Farmer Training
We provide assistance and training on:
- Completing your end of season reporting
- Completing your farmer application
- Signing up participants
Trainings listed below are for previously authorized farms.
2022 Annual Training
Farmers who participated in previous that will be applying again for the upcoming season are required to complete the MSFP annual farmer training. Please read the updated Maine Senior FarmShare Program (MSFP) Farmer Policies and Guidelines, including Appendix A, Civil Rights Training. Once you have read through both please use the link below to take the short quiz. After you complete the quiz you will receive your confirmation code to complete your farm sign up in MOSSA.
Annual Schedule and Deadlines for Authorized Farms
Month | What's Happening & What's Due |
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January - March |
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April |
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May - October |
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July 31 |
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August |
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September 30 |
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October - November |
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December |
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Read the USDA Non-Discrimination Statement (PDF)