"Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will, in the end, contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness."
- from Thomas Jefferson to George Washington
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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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New tests find bee-killing pesticides in 51% of bee-friendly plants from garden centers across U.S. and Canada
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) recently took part in a national research project showing that many bee-friendly home garden plants sold at Home Depot, Lowe's and Walmart have been pre-treated with pesticides that harm and kill bees. Friends of the Earth U.S., the Pesticide Research Institute and SumOfUs coordinated the study and collaborated with MOFGA and dozens of other groups that conducted pesticide sampling across the United States and Canada.
Read more.
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Organic and Sustainable Agriculture News
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Gardeners build energy-efficient home with local, natural and recycled materials
Bangor Daily News - 12/5/2009. By Lynn Ascrizzi – Many of us think we’re being ecologically savvy if we tote groceries in recyclable canvas bags or drive around in a newer model, fuel-efficient car. But to Maia Campoamor and Jacob Mentlik of Montville, living sustainably involves far more. In fact, their lifestyle is about as green as it gets. Their owner-built home, barn, root cellar and three, hoop-style greenhouses, all set on 30 acres off Peavytown Road, form the hub of their organic market garden, a small business called After the Fall Farm. |
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Legislator: Report on dairy subsidies silences debate
Kennebec Journal - 12/5/2009.By Susan M. Cover – A state senator is accusing the state Department of Agriculture of trying to "squelch" debate on the controversial topic of dairy subsidies. Sen. John Nutting, D-Leeds, who runs a small dairy farm, said the department did not accurately depict the conclusions of the Governor's Task Force on the Sustainability of the Dairy Industry in Maine in a report posted online. Further, Nutting alleges the department did not post a separate report supported by five of the 20 members because it disagreed with the majority. |
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‘Let’s keep buying home-grown produce’
Kennebec Journal - 12/5/2009.Letter to the Editor by Ellen Roberts – First of all I'd like to say, that I am not promoting any advertising of any specific products. I just want to say that I was born and raised in Maine, and am proud to say how good and tasty our home-grown products are. |
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Cancer from the kitchen?
The New York Times - 12/5/2009.Nicholas Kristof Op-Ed. The battle over health care focuses on access to insurance, or tempests like the one that erupted over new mammogram guidelines. But what about broader public health challenges? What if breast cancer in the United States has less to do with insurance or mammograms and more to do with contaminants in our water or air -- or in certain plastic containers in our kitchens? What if the surge in asthma and childhood leukemia reflect, in part, the poisons we impose upon ourselves?
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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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Plastic mulch layer for sale by The Little Garlic Girl Farm: "Plastic mulch layer for sale. Buckeye Tractor Mod #1923 with optional covering package. Like new. Can be viewed on Buckeye Tr..." |
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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 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. |
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 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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