"Sometimes you gotta create what you want to be a part of."
- Geri Weitzman
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PO Box 170
Unity, ME 04988
Phone: 207-568-4142
Fax: 207-568-4141
Email: mofga@mofga.org
Physical Address:
294 Crosby Brook Road, Unity, ME
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Sean Hagan of Left Field Farm in Bowdoinham
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Know Your Organic Producers!
Meet Sean Hagan of Left Field Farm in Bowdoinham. This MOFGA certified organic farm sells vegetables, herbs, flowers and strawberries through its CSA, at the South Portland Farmers’ Market, and to local restaurants and stores, including, in Brunswick, at Local, Morning Glory, Tao-Yuan and Wild Oats; and in South Portland, at Scratch Baking Co. and Enio’s. “We farm with the philosophy that good quality produce starts with healthy soil, striving to farm in a manner that maintains and even improves soil health for the future,” says Sean. Website.
Please support MOFGA certified organic farmers and producers!
Search for local certified-organic food on MOFGA.net
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Organic and Sustainable Agriculture News
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New Study Links Neonicotinoids to Bee Virus
Beyond Pesticides - 10/24/2013. A team of scientists in Italy believe they have found the molecular mechanism through which neonicotinoid pesticides adversely impacts the immune system of honey bees. |
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Growth Patterns in the U.S. Organic Industry
USDA - 10/24/2013. By Catherine Greene - U.S. consumer demand for organically produced goods has grown continuously since USDA established national standards for organic production and processing in 2002. And, while Americans economized on their food purchases during the 2007-09 recession, including purchases of organic products, growth in demand for organic products rebounded quickly following the recession. |
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Organic Valley’s Generation Organic™ Teach-In Underway in Classrooms Nationwide
PRWeb - 10/24/2013. Organic Valley, the nation’s largest cooperative of organic farmers and a leading organic brand, today announced that its first Generation Organic™ Teach-In is underway. “Gen-O™” farmers are visiting more than 84 classrooms across the nation through Oct. 25, educating over 1,825 students in grades K-5 on the benefits of organic food and farming. |
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Food Day Sponsor Goes After FSMA Exemptions
New England Farmers Union - 10/24/2013. To the 900,000 supporters of the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), the organization seems to have the interests of our agricultural producers at heart. After all, they launched Food Day, “a nationwide celebration and a movement for healthy, affordable, and sustainable food.” Across the country, organizations involved in food production, food justice, cooking and health are celebrating. Their Food Day website is full of articles about “eating real” and sustainable food production and a celebration of fresh, local food production. |
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online community!
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Market Truck by campo di fiori: "1993 Chevy 930 white step van, #6000 registered weight, dual tires in rear, rebuilt engine at 175,000 miles, many new repairs..." |
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certified organic straw by Benedicta Grain Co.: "30 4 x 4 net wrapped round bales of certified organic winter rye straw. Delivery available or you pick up. Call/Email Jake ..." |
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Antique Hay Rake - *FREE* by Ken Fengler Landscaping: "This is a beautiful antique hay rake, and it is free for the taking! Will deliver within 30 minutes of Scarborough, Maine. Em..." |
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July 24-25 - Maine Grain Alliance Kneading Conference
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Thursday, 8 a.m., to Friday 5 p.m. Details. Two-day conference fee is $300 (includes delicious meals). Many participants arrive on Wednesday, July 23 and stay to attend the free Artisan Bread Fair on Saturday, July 26. Registration.
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July 26 - Maine Artisan Bread Fair
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Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Skowhegan State Fairgrounds. Free! Over 60 vendors. Parking $2. Details.
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July 27 - Farms & Gardens to Visit
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Balfour Farm, Pittsfield; Khadighar, Industry; General Farm Tour; Harvest Moon Produce, W. Paris. Details. |
July 26 - Put Your Hoe Down - A Raucous Square Dance Party in Celebration of Maine Farmers |
Saturday, 8 p.m., at Topsham Grange, Topsham. Vermont Dance Caller Will Mentor and Old Time Fiddle Tunes by Sassafras Stomp. This is a celebration for all the alumni of MOFGA's farm apprenticeship program, for apprentice host farms and for current and future apprentices! All are welcome to join the fun! Sliding scale admission $5-$20, to benefit MOFGA's new farmer programs. |
July 29 - Farm Training Project workshop: Avena Botanicals
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Tuesday, 5 p.m., Avena Botanicals, Rockport. Training workshops schedule. |
July 30 - Waldo Organic Growers potluck and program
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Wednesday, 6 p.m., at the Unity Barn Raisers Community Center, 32 School Street (Route 139), Unity. Sara Trunzo, the Veggies For All director and Farm Viability Project manager for Maine Farmland Trust, will speak. Bring your own dinner service (no kitchen facilities or supplies are available at the site), a dish to share, your own beverages and maybe a friend or two who might be interested in learning about this community project and WOG – a MOFGA chapter. |
August 1 - MOFGA’s Common Ground radio show
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Friday, 10 to 11 a.m., WERU, 89.9 and 99.9 FM and weru.org
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August 3 - Scatterseed Project Tour
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2 p.m., rain or shine. Khadighar, Industry, Maine.
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August 4 - MOFGA Volunteer Workday: Putting Food By
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Join us in MOFGA's kitchen on Monday, August 4th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. MOFGA's own Cheryl Wixson will teach us the art of canning as we work to preserve the harvest. There will be lunch and T-shirts for all our volunteers. Please contact Anna Libby at alibby@mofga.org or 568-4142 with any questions or to RSVP.
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August 9 - MOFGA's Organic Orcharding Workshop: Bud Grafting with Seth Yentes
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Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Branch Farm, Monroe. Details. |
August 13 - Conservation Farm Tour, Aroostook County
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Wednesday, 4 p.m., Good Dirt Garlic, 518 Fletcher Rd., Monticello, Maine. Learn about the diverse benefits of cover cropping sequences during this informal farm tour and discussion. The tour is free, but please RSVP to Katy Green at MOFGA if you plan to attend: kgreen@mofga.org or 568-4142.
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August 14 - The Art of Giving Gala to Benefit MOFGA
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Thursday, 5:30-9:00 p.m., Portland Company Complex. In honor of its 60th anniversary, Down East magazine is partnering with six Maine artists to raise money for Maine organizations. Artist William Wegman is joining Down East's Art of Giving Gala to help raise money for his organization of choice: MOFGA! More about William Wegman and his work. Meet the artists, win art, and enjoy Maine foods and music! More information. |
September 6 - Seed Saving Workshop with Will Bonsall
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Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Deer Isle Hostel, Deer Isle, Maine. $40 (lunch included). Early registration recommended. Sponsored by MOFGA. Details. |
September 6 - Seed Saving 101 & The Scattered Seed Project |
Saturday, 4 p.m., Blue Hill Library (Howard Room), Blue Hill. Free. Presented by Deer Isle Hostel; co-sponsored by the Blue Hill Public Library and MOFGA. Information.
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September - 19, 20 and 21 - MOFGA’s Common Ground Country Fair
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday, MOFGA's Common Ground Education Center, Unity, Maine.
Details. |
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See the full calendar ... |
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