Eat Local Foods Coalition of Maine
A coalition of organizations interested in creating a shift towards a locally-based food system that is economically vibrant, environmentally sustainable, and healthy.
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA)
Certifies organic growers, extensive resources for growers and consumers.
Don't miss the annual Common Ground Country Fair, always the third weekend after Labor Day.
Maine Farmland Trust
Maine’s only statewide land trust focused exclusively on farmland. It is our mission to:
GE Free Maine
Statewide coalition built around the belief that GE-free agriculture sustains us all while genetic engineering sustains only corporate control of the seeds of life and puts at risk the family farms that support Maine’s economy. GE Free Maine seeks to create GE Free Zones across Maine through a combination of voluntary farmer pledges and town resolutions. We are working to protect all farmers from the liability issues resulting from genetic contamination, and to support alternatives to the corporate control of our food supply. Currently building the Maine Center for Food Sovereignty in Thorndike.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
CSAs bring together community members and farmers in a relationship of mutual
support.
Visit: www.getrealmaine.com/buy/csa_farms.html to search
the database of Maine CSA farms to find one near you.
Here is a sampling of CSA's in Maine:
Maine Farmers Markets
Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Bar Harbor, Bath, Belfast, Belgrade, Bethel, Blue Hill, Boothbay, Brewer, Bridgton/Naples, Brunswick, Bucksport, Calais, Camden, Caribou, Cumberland/Falmouth, Damariscotta, Dexter, Dixfield/Mexico, Eastport, Ellsworth, Fairfield, Farmington, Fort Kent, Hallowell, Harrison, Houlton, Isleboro, Kennebunk, Lewiston, Livermore Falls,
Machias, Milbridge, Northeast Harbor, Norway, Old Town, Orono, Perry, Pittsfield, Portland, Portsmouth, Presque Isle, Rockland, Saco, Sanford, Skowhegan, Springvale, Stonington, Unity, Waterville, Wells,
Winslow, Winter Harbor, Winthrop, York
Buying Clubs
A group of people who order collectively from a distributor to achieve a bulk purchasing advantage providing access to high quality, wholesome foods at affordable prices. Below are the two distributors of organic produce, natural foods & products who offer buying clubs.
Associated Buyers
Barrington, NH (603) 664-5656
United Natural Foods
Chesterfield, NH
Whole Life Natural Market
Weekly co-op buying club in Machias
Food Co-ops
Member-owned; natural, organic and local food retail outlets.
Belfast Co-op
123 High Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-2532
Blue Hill Food Co-op
Greene’s Hill Place, Rte 172
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2165
Fare Share Market
443 Main Street
Norway, ME 04268
(207) 743-9044
Good Tern Co-op
750 Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 594-8822
Rising Tide Cooperative Market
15 Coastal Market Place, Business Rte 1
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-5556