Signing Up for Real Maine’s Statewide Promotional Events
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 03/13/2024 05:30 PM EDT
View as a webpage / ShareAgricultural Resource DevelopmentPromotional Opportunities to Celebrate Maine Farm ProductsReal Maine offers statewide promotions (print, radio, web and news stories) to encourage visitors to meet participating members and support Maine agriculture year-round. There is no fee for farms to join Real Maine or the voluntary promotional opportunities. Members can refer to DACF’s agritourism resources to help their event planning.New! One-Stop Forms To Sign Up for Statewide Promotional Events Introducing a simplified way for current Real Maine members to sign up for statewide promotional events such as Maine Open Farm Day, Real Maine Ice Cream Trail, and Real Maine’s Fall Fiber Tour, and Trail.If you’re not yet a Real Maine member, you can also use a form to sign up for events. Select the form to become a member. Choose the topic that best describes your membership status, and matches your interests:Reminder: Open Farm Day Webinar is Thursday, March 14Become a Real Maine MemberForms for Current Real Maine MembersOpen Farm Day – 35th Annual Event Happens in JulyReal Maine Ice Cream Trail – A seasonal way to support scoop shops that use Maine milk and creamReal Maine’s Fiber Tour &Trail – A fall promotion coinciding with statewide local business eventsSubmit My Own Event for the RealMaine.com CalendarHelpful reminders about your accountReminder: Open Farm Day Webinar is Thursday, March 14If you want assistance and info about Maine Open Farm Day 2024, there’s still time to register for the March 14 webinar. If you’re unable to attend live, you should complete the registration to submit questions and access a recording, which will be available after the webinar (providing there are no technical glitches).Become a Real Maine MemberReady to join the no-added-cost promotional program to support Maine’s farms, farm products and related businesses?Use the new member and event sign up form to become a Real Maine member and to sign up for statewide events such as Maine’s Open Farm Day (watch this introductory video to learn more), the Real Maine Ice Cream Trail, and/or Real Maine’s Fall Fiber Tour & Trail.New Member and Event Sign Up Form Forms for Current Real Maine MembersYou can sign up for Real Maine’s statewide promotions in just a few steps! Choose and open the Current Member Sign Up Form for an eventEnter your email address (typically your farm email address) and password for your Real Maine membership accountFollow the instructions on the sign-up formClick submit and begin planning!Open Farm Day – 35th Annual Event Happens in JulyCurrent Member – Maine Open Farm Day Sign UpMaine’s Open Farm Day is a statewide event, started by Maine farmers and supporters in 1989. For more than 30 years, this premier agritourism event has been a way to raise awareness about farms and their importance to Maine. It is an opportunity to connect visitors to Maine farms so they may learn and see firsthand the care and effort to produce quality Maine farm products and ingredients year-round. Each site is different and offers visitors a chance to meet farmers and learn more about the role of farms across Maine. Real Maine Ice Cream Trail – A seasonal way to support scoop shops that use Maine milk and creamCurrent Member – Join 2024 Ice Cream Trail PromoThe Real Maine Ice Cream Trail brings together different businesses with a shared passion for local dairy farms and food. The participating locations proudly feature Maine-made ice cream made with Maine milk and cream from Maine dairy farms. Ice cream parlors, creameries, and scoop shops open to the public this summer and fall are invited to participate and share the ways they are connected to Maine’s dairying farms and families. The promotional features kick-off each year as part of June dairy month campaigns, and extends throughout the warmer months to encourage tasty explorations throughout the state!Real Maine’s Fiber Tour &Trail – A fall promotion coinciding with statewide local business eventsCurrent Member – Join 2024 Real Maine Fiber Tour & TrailThe Real Maine Fiber Tour & Trail is a statewide event that happens in October to coincide with the start of fall foliage season, and other agrtiourism and maker events that attract visitors. It can be a tool to support business promotions and agricultural awareness using behind-the-scenes introductions and “open house” – style events or pop-ups. October is a month when many visitors are exploring Maine for foliage season, and beginning their shopping selections. Plus, the Small Business Association supports National Women’s Small Business Month, as do Co-ops and brand collectives. This combination of celebrations is another tool to help Maine’s fibershed businesses enhance their business promotions, and feature quality farm goods in time for Maine’s cooler weather seasons. Submit My Own Event for the RealMaine.com CalendarSubmit A Calendar EventDoes your farm host its own events throughout the year? Consider adding it to the Real Maine calendar! Use the “Submit an Event” feature in the member portal. You can enter a customized description, location, and event hours. Event requests are reviewed and typically appear Real Maine’s online event calendar within two business days. Tip: submit any event requests at least 3-4 weeks before an event date, if not sooner. Webinar Recording AvailableIn case you missed it: Use this link to watch the on-demand recording of Real Maine’s February webinar about how to sign up for Real Maine’s statewide promotional events.  Helpful reminders about your accountNot sure if you have an account? Start here: Search for your farm on RealMaine.com Forgot your password? Request an automatic password re-setIt takes at least 24 hours for updates to appear on the Real Maine website. Contact us for help You can refresh your member listing at any time. Account changes take at least 24 hours for updates to appear on the Real Maine website. Contact us for help For the best display on RealMaine.com, we recommend emailing profile images directly to Real Maine. Use dacfrealmaine@maine.gov Real Maine Member Self-Help GuidesWatch: Video – Getting Started With The Real Maine Member PortalTip: Expand the video description to see clickable time-stamps and fast forward the video to see commonly requested topics. Read: PDF – Member “Quick Guide” Commonly Requested Links and Real Maine InfoBecoming a Real Maine member is the first step! There is no fee to join. Member Portal login – for those who already have a member listingRequest a password re-set – for current membersReal Maine email address: DACFRealMaine@Maine.GovSubmit events for the Real Maine calendarOrder marketing materials Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | Help | Credits | Contact Us |
Subscribe to updates from Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Email Address
e.g. name@example.com
Share Bulletin
Signing Up for Real Maine’s Statewide Promotional Events
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 03/13/2024 05:30 PM EDT
| View as a webpage / ShareAgricultural Resource DevelopmentPromotional Opportunities to Celebrate Maine Farm ProductsReal Maine offers statewide promotions (print, radio, web and news stories) to encourage visitors to meet participating members and support Maine agriculture year-round. There is no fee for farms to join Real Maine or the voluntary promotional opportunities. Members can refer to DACF’s agritourism resources to help their event planning.New! One-Stop Forms To Sign Up for Statewide Promotional EventsIntroducing a simplified way for current Real Maine members to sign up for statewide promotional events such as Maine Open Farm Day, Real Maine Ice Cream Trail, and Real Maine’s Fall Fiber Tour, and Trail.If you’re not yet a Real Maine member, you can also use a form to sign up for events. Select the form to become a member. Choose the topic that best describes your membership status, and matches your interests:Reminder: Open Farm Day Webinar is Thursday, March 14Become a Real Maine MemberForms for Current Real Maine MembersOpen Farm Day – 35th Annual Event Happens in JulyReal Maine Ice Cream Trail – A seasonal way to support scoop shops that use Maine milk and creamReal Maine’s Fiber Tour &Trail – A fall promotion coinciding with statewide local business eventsSubmit My Own Event for the RealMaine.com CalendarHelpful reminders about your accountReminder: Open Farm Day Webinar is Thursday, March 14If you want assistance and info about Maine Open Farm Day 2024, there’s still time to register for the March 14 webinar. If you’re unable to attend live, you should complete the registration to submit questions and access a recording, which will be available after the webinar (providing there are no technical glitches).Become a Real Maine MemberReady to join the no-added-cost promotional program to support Maine’s farms, farm products and related businesses?Use the new member and event sign up form to become a Real Maine member and to sign up for statewide events such as Maine’s Open Farm Day (watch this introductory video to learn more), the Real Maine Ice Cream Trail, and/or Real Maine’s Fall Fiber Tour & Trail.New Member and Event Sign Up Form Forms for Current Real Maine MembersYou can sign up for Real Maine’s statewide promotions in just a few steps! Choose and open the Current Member Sign Up Form for an eventEnter your email address (typically your farm email address) and password for your Real Maine membership accountFollow the instructions on the sign-up formClick submit and begin planning!Open Farm Day – 35th Annual Event Happens in JulyCurrent Member – Maine Open Farm Day Sign UpMaine’s Open Farm Day is a statewide event, started by Maine farmers and supporters in 1989. For more than 30 years, this premier agritourism event has been a way to raise awareness about farms and their importance to Maine. It is an opportunity to connect visitors to Maine farms so they may learn and see firsthand the care and effort to produce quality Maine farm products and ingredients year-round. Each site is different and offers visitors a chance to meet farmers and learn more about the role of farms across Maine. Real Maine Ice Cream Trail – A seasonal way to support scoop shops that use Maine milk and creamCurrent Member – Join 2024 Ice Cream Trail PromoThe Real Maine Ice Cream Trail brings together different businesses with a shared passion for local dairy farms and food. The participating locations proudly feature Maine-made ice cream made with Maine milk and cream from Maine dairy farms. Ice cream parlors, creameries, and scoop shops open to the public this summer and fall are invited to participate and share the ways they are connected to Maine’s dairying farms and families. The promotional features kick-off each year as part of June dairy month campaigns, and extends throughout the warmer months to encourage tasty explorations throughout the state!Real Maine’s Fiber Tour &Trail – A fall promotion coinciding with statewide local business eventsCurrent Member – Join 2024 Real Maine Fiber Tour & TrailThe Real Maine Fiber Tour & Trail is a statewide event that happens in October to coincide with the start of fall foliage season, and other agrtiourism and maker events that attract visitors. It can be a tool to support business promotions and agricultural awareness using behind-the-scenes introductions and “open house” – style events or pop-ups. October is a month when many visitors are exploring Maine for foliage season, and beginning their shopping selections. Plus, the Small Business Association supports National Women’s Small Business Month, as do Co-ops and brand collectives. This combination of celebrations is another tool to help Maine’s fibershed businesses enhance their business promotions, and feature quality farm goods in time for Maine’s cooler weather seasons. Submit My Own Event for the RealMaine.com CalendarSubmit A Calendar EventDoes your farm host its own events throughout the year? Consider adding it to the Real Maine calendar! Use the “Submit an Event” feature in the member portal. You can enter a customized description, location, and event hours. Event requests are reviewed and typically appear Real Maine’s online event calendar within two business days. Tip: submit any event requests at least 3-4 weeks before an event date, if not sooner. Webinar Recording AvailableIn case you missed it: Use this link to watch the on-demand recording of Real Maine’s February webinar about how to sign up for Real Maine’s statewide promotional events. Helpful reminders about your accountNot sure if you have an account? Start here: Search for your farm on RealMaine.com Forgot your password? Request an automatic password re-setIt takes at least 24 hours for updates to appear on the Real Maine website. Contact us for help You can refresh your member listing at any time. Account changes take at least 24 hours for updates to appear on the Real Maine website. Contact us for help For the best display on RealMaine.com, we recommend emailing profile images directly to Real Maine. Use dacfrealmaine@maine.govReal Maine Member Self-Help GuidesWatch: Video – Getting Started With The Real Maine Member PortalTip: Expand the video description to see clickable time-stamps and fast forward the video to see commonly requested topics. Read: PDF – Member “Quick Guide” Commonly Requested Links and Real Maine InfoBecoming a Real Maine member is the first step! There is no fee to join. Member Portal login – for those who already have a member listingRequest a password re-set – for current membersReal Maine email address: DACFRealMaine@Maine.GovSubmit events for the Real Maine calendarOrder marketing materials Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | Help | Credits | Contact Us |
Subscribe to updates from Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Email Address
e.g. name@example.com
Share Bulletin
Signing Up for Real Maine’s Statewide Promotional Events
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 03/13/2024 05:30 PM EDT
|
