Maine Senior FarmShare: For Older Adults

Maine Senior FarmShare (MSFP) provides income-eligible older adults the opportunity to receive share (worth $50) of local of fruits, vegetables, fresh herbs, and honey at no cost from Maine farmers during the growing season.

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Who?

To take part in MSFP, you must:

• Be a Maine resident
• Be 60 years old or older
  • 55 years old or older for Native Americans
  • 18 years old or older with a disability and currently living in housing facilities occupied primarily by older individuals where congregate nutrition services are provided
• Meet the 2025-2026 Income Guidelines. The annual household gross income is at or below the amount listed beside household size:
  • 1 person household: $28,953 
  • 2 person household: $39,128
  • 3 person household: $49,303
  • 4 person household: $59,478
  • 5 person household: $69,653
  • 6 person household: $79,828

Waivers to eEnrollment for using farm shares at farms will be granted on an individual case-by-case basis for those individuals without an email address who are unable to identify a proxy who does have an email address. See proxy instructions.

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Where?

Over 60 farms in Maine are authorized to participate in MSFP. They are distributed across all 16 counties.

Find a Farm by County (2026 List) (Printable PDFs) +

Farmer's Markets by County

Helpful Tip: Farm, farm store, and farmers’ market hours may change. It is a good idea to call ahead or visit their website before visiting!

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When?

The Maine Senior FarmShare Program will begin eEnrollment though our website starting on April 1 for participants who want to shop with their senior farm shares directly at a farm. In-person farmers’ market enrollment will begin during the first week of June at participating farmers’ markets.

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How?

Applicants who want to shop with their senior farm shares directly at farms should plan to use the new eEnrollment application process. The application includes a menu with all of the participating farms listed by county so that applicants can choose the farm where they would like to participate. An applicant may select any farm that participates in the Maine Senior FarmShare Program, regardless of which county they live in.

Applicants who want to shop with their senior farm shares at farmers’ markets must sign up at the Information Booth at the participating farmers' markets of their choice. The eEnrollment system does not apply to applicants who wish to shop at farmers’ markets.

• Application to use farm shares at a farmers’ market (PDF)

You may only sign up with either one farm or farmers' market per year.

If you need help determining your eligibility or finding a farm or farmers' market, contact:

• Your Area Agency on Aging at 1-877-353-3771; TTY users call Maine Relay 711.
• Maine Senior FarmShare Program at (207) 287-3491 or Send us a message.

Proxy Designation Form

The Maine Senior FarmShare Program allows seniors to have others act on their behalf. The Proxy Designation Form must be signed before the proxy performs any actions on the applicant or participant's behalf. These authorized representatives, or proxies, can do the following for participants at any point during the season:

• Provide assistance applying for eEnrollment participation. eEnrollment requires an email address to confirm eligibility or ineligibility. A participant may use a proxy’s email address for eEnrollment.
• Shop at the participant’s chosen farm or farmers’ market
• Pick up eligible foods from a participating farmer or authorized agent
• Receive deliveries

A proxy can be a relative, friend, neighbor, senior housing facility staff or caseworker.

Proxy Form (PDF)

The Proxy Form must be emailed to seniorfarmshare.agr@maine.gov or mailed to: Maine Senior FarmShare Program 28 State House Station Augusta, ME 04443

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Resources

Older adults who qualify for MSFP may be eligible to participate in additional programs. Click on the links to learn more.

• Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) – This program provides a monthly box of shelf-stable foods including grains, proteins, and canned produce to income-eligible older adults. It is administered through local agencies. Contact the agency that serves your county for more information and to sign up! For more information, please contact 207-287-7513.
  
  
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – SNAP provides a monthly benefit to help low-income households purchase nutritious food. Eligibility for SNAP is based on income, assets, expenses, and household size. You will need to fill out an application, complete an interview, and verify the information you provide. Learn more and apply at the Maine Department of Health & Human Services Office of Family Independence.
  
  
• Farm Fresh Rewards - Double your SNAP dollars! Farm Fresh Rewards provides bonus local fruits and vegetables to anyone buying local products with SNAP/EBT at participating stores. Visit farmfreshrewards.org for more information and to find a store near you. Contact FarmFreshRewards@gsfb.org with questions.
  
  
• Maine Harvest Bucks - Double your SNAP/EBT/Food Stamps at farmers’ markets, farm stands and CSA’s with Maine Harvest Bucks. Maine Harvest Bucks are known as “nutrition incentives,” which increase the value of federal nutrition assistance dollars (SNAP/EBT) spent at participating markets. For every dollar you spend with your SNAP/EBT card at a market, you’ll receive an extra “buck” in Maine Harvest Bucks to be spent on fruits and vegetables. Maine Harvest Bucks can be spent that day or saved for later in the month or year when you want to spend them! For more information email SNAP@mffm.org or call (207) 370-1524.
  
  
• Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Find Food Map – Enter your Zip Code into the linked map to find food resources near you including food pantries, soup kitchens, and more.
  
  
• Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Nutrition for ME – Find simple, nutritious, and easy recipes to make using ingredients you have at home. Select up to three ingredients and be led to recipes that feature them! A project of Good Shepherd Food Bank, Nutrition for ME also accepts recipe submissions. Share a family recipe or favorite combination. Email info@gsfb.org with questions.
  
  
• UMaine Cooperative Extension Mainely Dish – Find recipes and videos for easy-to-prepare, taste-tested recipes featuring readily available ingredients and, when available, Maine produce. Many recipes include a Mainely Dish how-to video! Email extension.efnep@maine.edu with questions.

Maine Food Access Map – This map was built through collaboration between Ending Hunger Corps – an AmeriCorps program within Maine DACF – and food security organizations throughout the state.

You may also qualify for other benefits. For more information:

• Contact the Area Agency on Aging by calling 1-877-353-3771; TTY user call Maine Relay 711
• Do a Benefits Check Up at the National Council on Aging online.

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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.