Learn more about some of the partnerships that developed during the pandemic which are increasing access to healthy local sources of protein through donation, education, and increased purchasing options.

Lots of Fall/Winter 2021 CSA and Market Options to choose from!

Merrymeeting Food Council is excited to bring lake trout from the Sebago Lake Anglers Association's 5th annual lake trout derby to our communities, 9/11 - 9/12!

Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program (MCHPP) and Merrymeeting Food Council (MFC) are excited to share that the Merrymeeting Gleaners, previously a program of the Merrymeeting Food Council, will now be run as a program of MCHPP. MFC, the volunteer leaders of the Merrymeeting Gleaners, and MCHPP believe this shift will ensure the sustainability of the Merrymeeting Gleaners Program into the future.

Here are a few of the area farms and partner organizations hiring right now…

If you would like us to help post a job, please email merrymeetingfc@gmail.com!

In response to questions from Maine’s agricultural producers on area wages, pay, and benefits, University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association developed a survey for farmer owners with employees that went out statewide this past March. Responses were due by April 2.

Food System Legislation Update - Hearing on 5/4, 9am

Throughout the pandemic, farmworkers have remained on the job throughout the nation despite potential exposures to feed Americans and support U.S. exports. As the U.S. Department of Labor recognizes National Farmworker Awareness Week March 25-31, the department’s Wage and Hour Division has launched a nationwide education, outreach and enforcement initiative to ensure workplace protections for these frontline, low-wage workers………….