Eligible seniors can receive fresh produce from local farms during the 2013 growing season, through the Maine Senior FarmShare Program. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and last year 19,000 seniors and 130 farmers participated.
Senior FarmShare Program participants are entitled to receive a FarmShare ($50 worth) of first quality, fresh, local produce from a Maine farm for a core 8-week period during the growing season. The variety of produce and supply method will vary depending on the farm. Seniors sign up directly with a participating farmer each year during March and April.
A list of participating farms will be posted on the Get Real, Get Maine website after March 15th. For more information about eligibility, contact the Area Agency on Aging at 1-877-353-3771.
