Community Supported Agriculture - Fresh, Local Produce from Spear’s Farm

March is sign-up time for low-income seniors who want to participate in the Maine Senior Farm Share Program . The program allows seniors  $50.00  to obtain locally grown fruits and vegetables from Spear Farm at no cost. After you have been approved, you will receive a card to bring with you when you visit our farm stands or at farmers markets.

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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

  • age 18 or older with a disability and living in congregate housing with meal service

• Meet the 2024-2025 Income Guidelines, with a gross income at or below:

  • $27,861 per year for a one-person household;

  • $37,814 per year for a two-person household;

  • $47,767 per year for a three-person household; or

  • $57,720 per year for a four-person household.

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Guidelines for Maine Senior Farm Share changes every year.  Eligibility guidelines for all Seniors must be 60 years of age or older, is a ME resident, provide date of birth and ME identification # (Drivers, State ID or Passport) and meet certain gross annual income in the household.