The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has announced that enrollment is open for the 2025 Maine Senior FarmShare Program (MSFP). This program connects Maine farmers with eligible older adults to provide access to fresh, unprocessed, locally grown fruits, vegetables, culinary herbs and honey. Participants receive a $50 share of Maine-grown produce throughout the growing season by signing up directly with a participating farm or an enrolled Maine farmers’ market.
Enrollment is first-come, first-served while funds remain available.
Participants must be Maine residents aged 60 years or older or 18 years or older for disabled adults living in a housing facility with congregate dining. The income eligibility guidelines are listed on the DACF MSFP website.
Mainers who meet the eligibility criteria can sign up with a participating farm or Farmer’s market. The Maine Senior FarmShare Program also allows seniors to have others, including farmers, act on their behalf. The participants and proxy must sign the proxy form before the proxy performs any actions on the participant’s behalf. These authorized representatives, or proxies, can do the following at any point during the season:
• apply for certification;
• shop at a farmers’ markets or farm stands;
• pick up eligible foods from a participating farmer or authorized agent;
• receive deliveries.
To learn more about the Senior FarmShare program, visit their website. You can also email seniorfarmshare.agr@maine.gov or call (207)287-3491.