"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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| C. Stuart Gager, Fundamentals of Botany (Philadelphia, PA: P. Blakiston). Winkelman collection. |
MOFGA Bud Grafting Workshop
Join Seth Yentes for our Bud Grafting Workshop taught at North Branch Farm in Monroe, Maine, on August 9. In this workshop you will have an overview of grafting techniques, participate in a discussion of rootstock and fruit trees, and apply techniques learned about bud grafting, which can be applied to various fruit trees. Seth Yentes has been grafting for 14 years and grows thousands of fruit trees every year, including apples, pears, peaches, plums and many more. Registration on the MOFGA Store
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Organic and Sustainable Agriculture News
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Maine Maple Sunday reveals a sweet science
Portland Press Herald - 3/20/2013. By Meredith Goad - Darker maple syrup, which in Maine is called Grade A Extra Dark Amber, would be labeled Grade B in Vermont and New Hampshire. In New York, the label might read "Extra Dark for Cooking." And in Canada, it's called "No. 2 Amber." Confused? |
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From Great Grandma to You
Science News - 3/20/2013. By Tina Hesman Saey - Like many women with parents of the Mad Men generation, Susan Murphy grew up in a household full of cigarette smoke. Both dad and mom smoked heavily, even while Murphy was still in her mother’s womb. But Murphy isn’t worried about her own health. She’s fine. Her children aren’t, though. |
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Bay Area grocery stores pledge not to sell genetically modified fish
San Jose Mercury News - 3/20/2013. By Heather Somerville - In a dramatic sign of the growing wariness about genetically modified food, some of the nation's largest grocers, including Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, will announce Wednesday they will not sell a type of salmon engineered by a biotech firm. |
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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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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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