MaineGeneral Health - Waterville Downtown Farmers' Market and the Farmers' Market at Mill Park in Augusta

MaineGeneral sponsors farmersâ€™ markets to give their community a chance to meet their neighbors while shopping for fresh, local foods. The Medical Center purchases much of the food it serves from local sources and market chefs have won awards at high-profile events cooking with local foods. A new MaineGeneral hospital, opened in 2013, has a teaching kitchen to give free classes on cooking with local, healthy ingredients.

What is it?

MaineGeneral sponsors farmers’ markets to give their community a chance to meet their neighbors while shopping for fresh, local foods. The Medical Center purchases much of the food it serves from local sources and market chefs have won awards at high-profile events cooking with local foods. A new MaineGeneral hospital, opened in 2013, has a teaching kitchen to give free classes on cooking with local, healthy ingredients.

Who is it for?

Residents of the Kennebec Valley.

Why do they do it?

Buying local helps the local economy, and serving whole, nutrient-dense food is great for your health.

Impact

Area residents meet their neighbors, learn more about how to eat a healthy diet and gain access to fresh local foods.

Contact: Joy Leach
Community Health Promotion Supervisor
Telephone: 207-621-7266
E-mail: joy.leach@mainegeneral.org

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