Applications to join as a new grower or renew your current grower account for the 2025 season are now closed.
Scroll down to learn more about our eligibility requirements and benefits for flower farmers.
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broaden your reach
Access to an engaged state-wide network of buyers.
Secure floral orders through the Rooted Farmers platform, an online ordering system which will allow the collective to schedule pick-ups from growers at farms or hubs for distribution to buyers.
Streamline your sales
Share delivery and staffing expenses.
Spend more time farming while the collective streamlines marketing, invoicing, and delivering processes for your product.
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be a part of a community
Collective purchasing power of bulk supplies and materials for members (e.g. flower buckets).
Reduce carbon footprint by supporting a single delivery route, instead of multiple delivery routes for multiple clients throughout the season.
Seasonal gatherings, shared resources, & collaborative opportunities.
am i eligible to APPLY?
Do you grow flowers at a commercial scale? Do you have at least one year of wholesale selling experience? Then yes - you are welcome to apply!
Applications to join as a Grower for the 2025 season are now closed. If you have questions about joining us as a Grower for the 2026 season, please reach out to our Operations Manager at manager@maineflowercollective.org.
Annual User Grower Requirements:
Must grow cut flowers at a commercial scale in the state of Maine (for sale through a business)
Must have at least one full season of floral wholesale selling experience, including to florists, grocery stores or event designers
Must have sold at least $2,000 of annual wholesale floral sales the previous year
Products must meet all quality standards set by the Collective (guidelines provided upon acceptance)
Must maintain professional relationships with all parties related to the Collective
Must sell floriculture products that are grown or foraged exclusively by their own farm in Maine
Must honor the processes, rules and guidelines set forth by the Collective
Must have an account with Rooted Farmers (MFC discount provided upon acceptance!)
Annual User Grower Fees:
MFC Annual User Fee ($200)
Rooted Farmers Account ($100 off with MFC discount code)
25% of each transaction (Includes Rooted Farmers fees)
$12 per pick-up when utilizing MFC Van to transport product to the Hub
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