Posts Categorized: Announcements

New “get real. get Maine!” Service Provider Directory

ARE YOU LISTED? New “get real. get Maine” Service Provider Directory Connects Service Providers and Farmers.

The get real. get Maine! branding program, sponsored by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, hosts www.getrealmaine.com a free promotional website that annually connects thousands of consumers to producers all over the State of Maine who list their food, farm and forest products. www.getrealmaine.com also helps consumers locate and visit farmers’ markets, agricultural fairs or agricultural events, and offers farmers informational resources. Now, www.getrealmaine.com offers Maine’s agricultural and small business service providers membership to a Service Provider Directory that aims to help farmers and consumers reach out to Maine’s wonderfully varied and diverse agricultural business community.

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Congratulations! 2016 Grocer, Producer & Associate of the Year

2016winnersAUGUSTA, MAINE  – September 29th, 2016  – The Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association (MGFPA) is proud to announce their prestigious 2016 awards. Food City and Save-a-Lot Stores located in Bridgton, Lewiston, Lisbon Falls, Livermore Falls, Turner, Waterville, and Wilton is the 2016 Grocer of the Year; Raye’s Mustard of Eastport, is the Producer of the Year, and United Insurance of Portland and 14 locations throughout Maine is the 2016 Associate of the Year.

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2016 Maine’s Best Bagger Championship

On September 27th, The Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association (MGFPA) hosted Maine’s
Third Annual Best Bagger Championship to honor our state’s “best” grocery checkout bagger.

14446047_10153909192033372_223907490268464810_nCongratulations to CHAMPION: Matt P. of Hannaford, 2nd Place: Samantha M. of Hannaford and 3rd place contestant: Jodi D. of Shaw’s!

Watch coverage via WCSH6 and the Sun Journal.

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Food for Thought Forum 2016

Join us for a day of information exchange and business to business networking!

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March 29, 2016
Bangor Savings Bank | 5 Senator Way, Augusta, Maine
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Registration Fee:
Members Early Bird Special: $20 – Register by March 11th
Non Member Rate: $35
**Member Incentive: Bring a new member and your fee is waived!
Register Today!

 

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