Join this Annual Tradition Celebrating Maine Farms

Maine’s 35th Open Farm Day is Sunday, July 28, 2024. Host farms should sign up by May 1 to take advantage of all the promotional and planning opportunities Real Maine and the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry provide.

How to Sign up for Maine’s Open Farm Day

• All host farm sites need a Real Maine member account to sign-up. 
• Existing Real Maine member farms, please follow these steps 
• If you are not yet a member, please sign up for Open Farm Day and create a Real Maine member account by following these steps

Instructions for Farms With A Real Maine Member Account

Helpful reminders about your account:

• If you are unsure which email to use, ask us
• Forgot your password? Request an automatic password reset
• If you prefer, you can also log into the Real Maine Member Portal to sign up for this event when you’re making other profile updates, or submitting calendar event requests. 

Become a Real Maine Member and Sign-Up for Open Farm Day 2024!

Avoid a duplication – Double check to see if you’re already listed on RealMaine.com  ** Use this form to join Real Maine and sign up for Open Farm Day Add all the required information Click the submit button You will receive a membership confirmation and approval (typically within one to three business days) After your membership approval, you may log into the Member Portal to make additional updates, submit a calendar event, etc.** **Feel free to use the How -To materials or email Real Maine if you need help.

About Open Farm Day Promotions | View List of Farms

• If you want to be included in Real Maine’s Open Farm Day promotions, you must opt in by May 1, 2024.
• View the curent list of 2024 host farms. Reminder: Updates typically happen after a weeknight database refresh. It may take at least 24 hours to view the updates at the Real Maine website. Contact us for help 
• Real Maine offers statewide promotions (print, radio, web, and news stories) to encourage visitors to meet participating farms on Open Farm Day. 
• Real Maine’s summer print publication includes Open Farm Day host farms and the business name, town and contact info View recent publications for reference.
• You can submit a customized description and event hours to appear on the online event calendar. Most farms are open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, but they can customize their schedule to meet their planning and business needs.
• Use the “Submit an Event” feature in the member portal Tip: submit any event requests at least 3-4 weeks – if not sooner – before an event date. 

Helpful resources to plan Open Farm Day

• Bookmark this DACF webpage for host farm resources
• DACF Agritourism Resources info for farms, communities and supporters
• Email questions to the Open Farm Day organizer (Or copy and paste this email address: ACFOpenFarmDay@maine.gov )

Real Maine Video Tutorials and Printable Guides

• Video – Getting Started With The Real Maine Member Portal
  • Tip: Expand the video description to see clickable time-stamps and fast forward the video to see commonly requested topics. 
• PDF – Member “Quick Guide” – includes visuals and instructions.

Commonly Requested Links and Real Maine Info

• Becoming a Real Maine member – the first step! There is no fee to join. 
• Member Portal login – for those who already have a member listing
• Request a password re-set – for current members
• Real Maine email address: DACFRealMaine@Maine.Gov
• Submit events for the Real Maine calendar
• Order marketing materials