"Farmers are the only indispensable people on the face of the earth."
- Li Zhaoxing
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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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The Margesons
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Know Your Organic Producers!
Meet Erich Margeson and his family from Margeson Organic Farm in Westmanland. The Margesons raise MOFGA certified organic potatoes, seed potatoes, winter squash, oats and garlic, which they sell through Maine Potato Lady, Johnny's Selected Seeds and Fedco.
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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Cobscook Bay plan defended during debate on seaweed bill
Bangor Daily News - 3/20/2013. By Bill Trotter - The Maine Department of Marine Resources is hoping to get approval from the Legislature to develop a statewide management plan for rockweed, kelp, Irish moss and other commercially harvested seaweed species. The proposal, however, also would eliminate the rockweed management plan for Cobscook Bay. |
Report: Hancock Maine’s healthiest county, Piscataquis ranks last
Bangor Daily News - 3/20/2013. By Jackie Farwell - Thirty-four percent of Piscataquis County adults are obese, compared to 25 percent of adults in Hancock County, according to the rankings. Residents of the central Maine county are almost twice as likely to die prematurely as their coastal counterparts. |
Snow still flies, yet seeds know what season it is
Portland Press Herald - 3/20/2013. By Anne Mahle - Can you feel it? The clocks have shifted forward, the days are longer and it's light into the evening a little later. Like a rhythmic clock that chimes every season on the season, my body begins to crave greens and lighter foods. |
How Healthy Is Your County?
US News & World Report - 3/20/2013.Rates of premature death in counties across the United States are the lowest in 20 years, but people in the least healthy counties are more than twice as likely to die early as those in the healthiest counties, according to a new report. |
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Disc harrow by Wild Miller Farm: "We are seeking a single gang disc harrow for the 2015 season at our farm in Palermo, preferably 6' cut with decent bearings a..." |
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maple syrup equipment by Spruce Bush Farm: "2X6 raised flue Lightning evaporator pans, CDL RO, Wes Fab filter press, 325 gal. pickup tank, 600 gal. S/S bulk tank, Refr..." |
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Boiler: wood/oil or gas combination by Judy Powell: "140,000 BTU Boiler HS Tarm. wood gas/oil combination. wood chamber is 39" wide X 30" deep. Bought new in 1979. Has heated our..." |
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February 6 - MOFGA’s Common Ground radio show |
Hosted by C.J. Walke, MOFGA's orchardist and librarian. 10 to 11 a.m. on WERU, 89.9 and 99.9 FM and weru.org |
February 16-17 - Advanced Business Planning Workshop |
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., MOFGA's Common Ground Education Center, Unity. Led by Richard Wiswall, owner/operator of Cate Farm and author of "The Organic Farmer's Business Handbook." $75; $35 extra for another person from the farm. Includes lunch. Information and registration. |
February 24 - Pesticide Applicator Training and Exam Workshop |
Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., MOFGA's Common Ground Education Center. There is no cost to attend this training, but you must RSVP to kgreen@mofga.org if you plan to attend. |
February 25 - An Introduction to Unity Food Hub |
6 p.m., Waldo Organic Growers meeting and potluck at MOFGA's Common Ground Education Center, Unity. The new project of Maine Farmland Trust hopes to move more local farm products to customers, presented by Matt Tremblay, general manager. FMI about this and other events of Waldo Organic Growers: Nan Cobbey, 338-1198. |
February 27 - Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair in Augusta |
Friday, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta. Information at www.vilesarboretum.org or call 207-626-7989. More information. |
February 28 - School Garden Regional Gathering |
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Morris Farm, Wiscasset. Please RSVP at Eventbrite. Learn about other Regional Gatherings near you at www.msgn.org. |
February 28 - Organic Orcharding Series: Pruning Fruit Trees |
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Common Ground Education Center, Unity. Instructor: C.J. Walke. $50 non-members; $35 members. Information and registration. |
February 28 - Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair in Portland |
Saturday, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Urban Farm Fermentory, 200 Anderson St., Portland. Contact Ashley Bahlkow (207) 761-4769 (office); fsf@cultivatingcommunity.org. More information. |
March 6 - MOFGA’s Common Ground radio show |
10 to 11 a.m. on WERU, 89.9 and 99.9 FM and weru.org |
March 7 - MOFGA’s Spring Growth Conference: Farming in the Face of Climate Change |
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center, Unity. Keynote speaker John Aber and a panel of farmers focus on weather- and climate-related changes farmers are experiencing. Includes open discussion on strategies for farmers to deal with changing climate. Information and registration. |
March 18 and 25 - Organic Farming: Principles and Practices |
Two-part course designed to provide farmers with a strong background in soils, weeds and pest management, enabling them to make good management decisions. Lectures by Eric Sideman, MOFGA's organic crop specialist, and local farmers. Information and registration. |
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