eEnrollment for Maine Senior FarmShare Program Participants Starts June 1

Farm-fresh Maine-grown produce is available to older adults enrolled in the program. AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Maine Senior FarmShare Program (MSFP) will soon begin enrolling participants for the 2026 season. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Maine Senior FarmShare Program , which has helped connect older adults with fresh Maine-grown produce, cut herbs, and honey while supporting local farms across the state. Enrollment for the 2026 season will open on June 1, 2026 . Interested older adults may complete an online application on the MSFP website . This application includes a menu that lists farms by county, so they can select the farm they would like to enroll with in MSFP. An applicant can choose a farm in any county, regardless of where they live. Applicants will receive immediate email notification indicating whether they are eligible or ineligible. Participants who do not have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-capable device are encouraged to identify a proxy with a computer and email address who can enroll on their behalf. A proxy can be a relative, friend, neighbor, or caseworker. A pr