"At either end of any food chain you find a biological system -- a patch of soil, a human body -- health of one is connected, literally, to the health of the other."
- Michael Pollan
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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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Abbie Sewall of The Bailey Farm and The Bailey Farm Elderberry Cooperative
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Know Your Organic Producers!
Meet Abbie Sewall of The Bailey Farm and The Bailey Farm Elderberry Cooperative (BFEC) in Freeport. This MOFGA certified organic farm raises elderberry, aronia and goji berry for sale to Maine value-added businesses, as well as selling plant stock to the retail market. BFEC offers consulting and support to other elderberry growers and is part of the Maine Elderberry Grower's Network. Follow The Bailey Farm Elderberry Cooperative on Facebook.
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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Sustainable Practices in Place at 70% of U.S. Farms
Ag Clips - 4/23/2009.Environmental Leader – Rabobank has released its sustainable agriculture survey that finds that nearly 70 percent of the U.S. farmers and ranchers have taken steps toward implementing sustainable agricultural practices. |
Waterville market to open
Kennebec Journal - 4/23/2009.Locally-grown vegetables and fruits, home-baked breads, fresh cheeses and meats will be offered when the Barrels Community Market opens June 21 at 74 Main St. It will be like the indoor market of years ago, when shelves were stocked with grains and baked goods, tools, crafts, utensils and home goods – and patrons exchanged ideas. The market is being launched by the Waterville Main Street Program. |
Lawmakers Considering Tougher Regulations For Spraying Pesticides
Maine Public Broadcasting - 4/23/2009.A legislative panel is weighing a number of proposals aimed at changing requirements on pesticide application. Some would impose new restrictions on aerial spraying, while others demand notification procedures for those living within a quarter-mile of a spraying area. Farmers who use the pesticides claim they are being unfairly targeted. But some activists say the rules don't go far enough.
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A movement is growing: a look back at the last year in green(er) food
Huffington Post - 4/22/2009.By Leslie Hatfield – Aside from Earth Day, today marks the Green Fork's one-year anniversary. That we launched this blog one year ago today (with 20 Ways to Green Your Fork) is no coincidence – the team at Eat Well, along with a growing number of consumers, are concerned about how our food choices impact the environment. Social justice concerns, especially access to healthful foods, and labor rights, are at issue here too, as well as animal welfare and public health issues. |
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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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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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