"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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Gabrielle Gosselin and Nate Drummond of Six River Farm in Bowdoinham
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Know Your Organic Producers!
Meet Nate Drummond and Gabrielle Gosselin of Six River Farm in Bowdoinham. This MOFGA certified organic farm produces vegetables, herbs, and vegetable seedlings (in season) on fertile soil on the shores of Merrymeeting Bay. They sell at the Brunswick and Crystal Spring Farmers’ Markets and to El Camino, Harraseeket Inn, Royal River Natural Foods and Henry and Marty's. "Healthy farming for a healthy community," reads their motto. 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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Walmart wants Iowans to farm by its principles
The Des Moines Register - 11/7/2010.By Philip Brasher – Never mind the government regulators. When it comes to influencing the way farmers grow their crops, the real power someday may be Walmart, the nation's largest food retailer. Walmart pledges to double sales of locally grown food by 2015 and also is taking steps to ensure that all the food it sells is produced in sustainable ways. Walmart wants to measure and set farm-to-fork standards for the energy and natural resource impacts of food production. |
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Apple with a pedigree
Wall Street Journal - 11/7/2010. By Anne Marie Chaker – Roxbury Russet has a nutty flavor. Strawberry Chenango smells like roses. Cornish Gilliflower is reminiscent of clove. Farmers and chefs treat them like fine wine, but these are apples – "heritage" or "heirloom" varieties that were common on American tables as far back as colonial times but today are rarely tasted. |
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Organic Food: Cutting Through The Confusion
Huffington Post - 11/6/2010.Maria Rodale, CEO and Chairman of Rodale Inc., and the author of Organic Manifesto, discusses the three major challenges facing organic food production today.
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Farms key to Maine’s economy, say experts
Waterville Morning Sentinel - 11/6/2010.By Erin Rhoda – Madison: Bolstering Maine farms will help create jobs and stimulate the local economy, a group of agricultural specialists said Friday. Seven panelists at the annual economic development forum told about 45 people in Maine business and government that agricultural development is key to a bright economic future. |
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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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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. |
July 31 - Fall Planting in a High Tunnel
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Thursday, 4 p.m. at the high tunnel of Barry and Debbie Campbell, 304 Campbell Rd, Littleton, Maine. The class, led by MOFGA's agricultural service director Dave Colson, will discuss fall planting preparation, cold-hardy greens, and more. The class will continue at 5:30pm at The Horn Restaurant, 382 North Rd, Houlton with a Q & A with Dave. There will be a cash bar available and discount coupons for those attendees dining at The Horn for a "Caribbean-themed night" after the workshop. Reservations to The Horn are recommended at 532-2260. To help plan for the event, pre-registration is suggested. Please contact the SASWCD at email or phone 532-2087 x101. Website. |
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.
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See the full calendar ... |
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