We processed EBT cards last year manually at the Portland Farmer's Market (as a single farm). When we returned home, we ran the transactions through on our Free landline machine provided by FNS. We were happy to be able to accept EBT cards, but it w…
What issues are you and/or your group interested or expert in?
farmland protection, organics, health and nutrition, food justice, farm to school, school gardens, food and faith, hunger and local foods access, CSAs, farmers' markets, local foods marketing and distribution, food coops, GM-free seeds and genetics
Are you a food producer? If so, what types of food do you produce?
vegetables
If you produce foods of some sort, please choose one of the following:
I produce foods for sale to others
If you produce foods for sale, where or how can Mainers buy them?
CSA, Portland Farmer's Market, Royal River Natural Foods Freeport
Other info about Me (please mention any food, fishing, agriculture, or community groups you are affiliated with):
We are a MOFGA certified organic farm growing vegetables, herbs, & flowers. We are especially interested in making local, organic food available to everyone regardless of income. We accept EBT/Food Stamps and Senior Farmshare's- part of our effort to give access to low-income individuals and families.
We all deserve to eat well!!!
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Your Input Needed: Take Back Control of Your Food! | Fair Food Fight
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El Dragón
Wed, 12/23/2009 - 16:00
Please send an Email letter before December 31, 2009. This could be some of the most important work our Department of Justice has to do for ag…