Maine Senior FarmShare Program

Maine Senior FarmShare Program 2026

Income-eligible adults over the age of 60 who wish to apply to use their $50 benefit at a participating Maine farm must apply online using the link below.

Apply Online

Income-eligible adults over the age of 60 who wish to apply to use their $50 benefit at a Maine Farmers’ Market farm must apply in-person at the Information Booth at a participating market.

In future years, the application will also open on June 1.

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) receives a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fund the Maine Senior FarmShare Program (MSFP).

This program provides income-eligible adults the opportunity to receive a share (worth $50) of first-quality, fresh, local produce at no cost directly from local Maine farmers during the growing season. Applicants must be Maine residents 60 years or older, 55 years or older for Native Americans, or more than 18 years old for disabled adults living in a housing facility with housing facility occupied primarily by older individuals where congregate nutrition services are provided..

Information for Participants

Information for Farmers

This institution is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. USDA Non-Discrimination Statement (PDF)

This project has been funded at least in part by Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.