We live in interesting times. We live in challenging times. The very rules we have lived by are changing moment by moment. We feel disconnected, maybe lost, perhaps a bit isolated. For many of us, our quality of life has diminished. We seem to work harder and enjoy life less. We have fewer moments to spend with friends and family. Even the quality of the food we eat has diminished. We have lost the joy of cooking and eating. We have been pursuing convenience, abundance and leisure, without much enjoyment. And now we are being forced to reevaluate our choices and find new ways.

There are no accidents. Farmers Fare is coming to life just at the time it is needed. We at Farmers Fare believe in bringing people together to share food, stories, knowledge and information. We believe in having fun as we work. In seniors helping juniors. We believe in supporting our local farmers by buying the food they grow and selling it, thereby keeping our farmers on their farms and our community members healthy and satisfied. We believe we ought to know where our food comes from and feel connected to the land around us; that food should nourish the soul and mind as well as the body. We believe in supporting our local artisans, artists and musicians.

We at Farmers Fare want to bring a contemporary interpretation to traditions that have always enriched our lives. We host suppers, pig roasts, pumpkin carvings and other fun events. We pledge to provide a welcoming atmosphere, and scrumptious local food and products of highest quality. We provide rooms for lectures and informal meetings about food, cooking, and growing healthy crops.

BECOME A "COMMUNITY FRIEND" OF FARMERS FARE!

You can help us at Farmers Fare continue to keep the community spirit alive and thriving by opening a pre-pay "Community Friend" account. At this moment Farmers Fare is selling produce and products from over 200 local Farmers and Food Artisans. By pre-paying for your Farmers FARE you will enable the Farm Team to help promote and encourage various community events  and activities such as the donation of wonderful local food to local food pantries and events such as the Maine Farmland Trust screening of "Meet Your Farmer" at Waterfall Arts on July 27th, also the hosting and promotion of "Green Drinks Rockport" to help eco-minded people network and have a place to meet monthly and Educational Programs such as the Star Program organized by the Five Towns Communities That Care

While actively supporting YOUR community in this way you will in return receive a worthwhile discount on your Farmers FARE:

Seed: $500 - $999 = 4% discount
Sprout: $1,000 - $1,499 = 6% discount
Sapling: $1,500 - $1,999 = 8% discount
Tree: $2,000 & above = 10% discount

We think this is a great idea for individuals and families as well as organizations and businesses so that we can all help support OUR community as we shop for good local food from good local people.

LOCAL FARMER to LOCAL MARKET to LOCAL CUSTOMER

> If you're interested in becoming a "Community Friend" of Farmers Fare, please fill out this form and drop it by the store with your payment and to receive your "Community Friend" card.