Low Intervention Fruit Tree Care
Online*This event has been cancelled due to extenuating circumstances. For a previous iteration of this webinar on MOFGA's YouTube channel, click here.Questions? Concatct [email protected]
Free – $25
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Backyard Chickens Workshop
AlbionAre you finally getting that backyard chicken flock you've long dreamed of? Join us for this introductory workshop on keeping backyard chickens, with MOFGA's Organic Dairy & Livestock Specialist, Jacki Martinez Perkins. This workshop will cover topics such as: the basics of chicken care over the seasons; site preparation; and troubleshooting common issues. Participants will […]
Free – $25
Building a Backyard Oven
Patch Farm Denmark, ME*This sliding scale registration is designed to make attendance as accessible as possible to people with different financial resources, while also ensuring that costs are covered. The recommended price is $190 for MOFGA members; $210 for non-members. Registration is free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members and those enrolled in the […]
$150 – $250
Beekeeping Through the Seasons
Online*This is the fourth in a series of 9 classes. Registration price covers the whole series. **Registration is free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members and participants in the MOFGA Journeyperson Program. Join Master Beekeeper Karen Thurlow for our first-ever foray into beekeeping through the seasons. From getting hives going in […]
$100 – $275
Farm & Homestead Day 2024
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesJoin us for this free, hands-on, skill-sharing event! All ages are invited to MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity for a day of fun and learning focused on sustainable living skills. Come prepared to roll up your sleeves and dig in! Click here for more info. To see the draft schedule, click here.
Free
Gather & Grow Tour: Moorit Hill Farm & Fiber
Moorit Hill Farm Troy, ME, United StatesSolar-powered Moorit Hill Farm & Fiber is home to a small-scale fiber mill, a flock of Icelandic sheep, gorgeous pasture, laying hens, and two adorable livestock guardian dogs. Owners/operators Elizabeth and Josh started Moorit Hill with just 4 sheep in 2017, and have continued to expand their flock, as well as their sustainable agriculture and fiber […]
Free
Beekeeping Through the Seasons
Online*This is the fifth in a series of 9 classes. Registration price covers the whole series. **Registration is free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members and participants in the MOFGA Journeyperson Program. Join Master Beekeeper Karen Thurlow for our first-ever foray into beekeeping through the seasons. From getting hives going in […]
$100 – $275
Poultry Processing Workshop
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States*Registration is free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members, as well as members of the MOFGA Journeyperson program.Join Jacki Martinez Perkins, MOFGA’s Dairy & Livestock Specialist, to learn how to safely and humanely process chickens at the home or small farm scale. In this hands-on workshop, participants will be involved in each […]
$70 – $90
MOFGA is Suing the EPA: How We’re Fighting to Stop PFAS Contamination on Farmland
OnlineLearn about how we’re fighting to end PFAS contamination on farmland!Join MOFGA on July 25 from 12 to 1 p.m. for an interactive discussion about PFAS and learn about why we’re suing the EPA.Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals,” are industrial chemicals that persist in the environment indefinitely. Due to the practice of […]
Free – $25
Build an Outdoor Oven
Nurture Through Nature 77 Warren Rd, Denmark, MEJoin Nurture Through Nature for a fun-filled day of learning how to build your very own backyard oven! Get your hands dirty as you work alongside experienced instructors to create a beautiful and functional oven that you can use to bake delicious pizzas, bread, and more. This hands-on workshop will teach you the ins and outs of […]
$145 – $175
Assisted Migration Workday
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesJoin our Low-Impact Forestry Specialist for work in our Assisted Migration plot. Assisted Migration is the practice of aiding species in their movement as a response to climate change. MOFGA has set aside a small plot in our woods as a place for experimentation with Assisted Migration.Work in this area may include building or maintenance, […]
FREE
Gather & Grow Tour: Off-Grid Homestead
Homestead in Surry, ME Surry, MENEW DATE! Our August 9 tour has been rescheduled to August 16 due to rain. Come visit (or re-visit) Alice's off-grid, low-key homestead, featuring a tiny cabin and gorgeous gardens. Ask questions about living small, keeping things simple, and adapting to changing life circumstances and visions over time. Alice held a "beginner homestead" Gather & Grow tour […]
Free
Natural Dyeing: Forest & Field
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States*This event is free for participants in MOFGA's Journeyperson program, as well as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members.Learn to dye fabrics with locally foraged plant materials in this introductory natural dyeing workshop, open to new and experienced dyers alike. Participants will tie-dye cotton bandanas with goldenrod and experiment with wool yarn […]
$50 – $80
Backyard Sheep Workshop
Misty Brook Farm 156 Bog Rd., Albion, ME, United StatesIf you're planning to welcome a small group of into your life, you'll want to be prepared! Join us for this introductory workshop on small-scale shepherding, with MOFGA’s Organic Dairy & Livestock Specialist, Jacki Martinez Perkins. This hands-on workshop will cover topics such as: ensuring appropriate space and resources for your flock; grazing; herding; seasonal care tasks; troubleshooting […]
Free – $25
Sustainable Forest Foraging
Join the Low-Impact Forestry program as we learn from Sarah Robinson from Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District and Dustin Small from Bissel Brothers Three Rivers about identifying and sustainably harvesting forest foods. Together, they will teach us about common edible plants found in Maine's forests - right here in Unity at the MOFGA campus.Please bring […]
$30 – $60
Beekeeping Through the Seasons
Online*This is the sixth in a series of 9 classes. Registration price covers the whole series. **Registration is free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members and participants in the MOFGA Journeyperson Program. Join Master Beekeeper Karen Thurlow for our first-ever foray into beekeeping through the seasons. From getting hives going in […]
$100 – $275
Gather & Grow Tour: Alan Day Community Garden
Alan Day Community Garden Norway, MEAlan Day Community Garden (ADCG) is home to bountiful veggie gardens, tended to by community members, as well as to a community food forest project. At 1 pm, join Scott Vlaun from the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy in Norway for a tour of ADCG, with a specific focus on the food forest. Learn about the […]
Free
Gather & Grow Tour: Fruit, Nuts, & Topiary for Homesteaders
Mt. Vernon Homestead Mt. Vernon, MEVisit a sweet homestead boasting food forest-inspired fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, and topiary in Mt. Vernon, Maine. Greg and Debbie grow cherries, mulberries, apples, elderberries, chestnuts, hazelnuts, and more. This is a perfect opportunity for those interested in homesteading, having fun with topiary, propagating trees, and/or cultivating fruits and nuts -- especially those less commonly grown in Maine. Learn about Greg's transition […]
Free
Ecology of Grief: Mourning and Celebrating Changing Forests
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesThis event has been cancelled due to low registration.Join MOFGA as we are guided by Elizabeth Grey and Alice Hotopp through a morning exploration of the Ecology of Grief.Ecological grief is the sense of loss that accompanies bearing witness to the changing landscape as a result of climate change and environmental destruction. As a landowner, the […]
$50 – $125
Gather & Grow Tour: Urban Gardening with Sustainable Tech
Homestead in Cumberland CountyPlease join us to tour a small hobby urban garden. We'll explore a number of ongoing experiments as well as tried and true techniques. Expect to chat about vertical systems, year-round growing, biochar, earthen flooring and automating rain barrels as well as espaliers, edibles and native mixes. We will explain our adapted greenhouse and adapted […]
Free
Gardening Q&A
OnlineWe hope you'll join us for our next Gardening Q&A! Whether you've been gardening for decades or you're daydreaming about starting your first garden this year (or somewhere in between), these informal Zoom conversations are a chance to discuss whatever gardening topics are on your mind. Bring your questions for a casual conversation and a […]
Free
Native Plants for Attracting Pollinators
OnlineLearn about native plants that will help pollinators feel at home in your garden, via this weeknight webinar with Ivonne Vazquez of Bas Rouge Farm & Forge. Participants will learn about plants native to their region in Maine; how gardeners can attract pollinator species by stewarding native plants; and get tips on some native plants that would be […]
Free – $25
Invasive Plant Removal
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesJoin our Low-Impact Forestry Specialist for work in our Assisted Migration plot. Assisted Migration is the practice of aiding species in their movement as a response to climate change. MOFGA has set aside a small plot in our woods as a place for experimentation with Assisted Migration.Spend the afternoon helping us remove invasive plants from […]
Free
Beekeeping Through the Seasons
Online*This is the seventh in a series of 9 classes. Registration price covers the whole series. **Registration is free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members and participants in the MOFGA Journeyperson Program. Join Master Beekeeper Karen Thurlow for our first-ever foray into beekeeping through the seasons. From getting hives going in […]
$100 – $275
“Seeds of Change” Film Screening
Ecology Learning Center 42 Depot St, Unity, MaineJoin MOFGA and the Ecology Learning Center for a screening of “Seeds of Change,” a film that chronicles the intersecting stories of lifelong farmer Mark McBrine and several incarcerated men as they grow their own food in a 5-acre prison garden. An organic farmer in Maine sets out to transform the prison food system. Filmed over […]
$5 – $20
The Common Ground Country Fair
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association 294 Crosby Brook Rd., Unity, ME, United StatesThe Common Ground Country Fair will be held at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine on September 20, 21, and 22, 2024. MOFGA’s annual celebration of rural living features 1000+ exhibitors and speakers, and emphasizes vibrant communities, sustainable living and local economies, while highlighting organic agriculture. Learn more here.Advance tickets are on sale […]
$12 – $20
Introduction to Bandsaw Milling
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States*Registration is free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members and MOFGA Journeypersons.Join professional sawyer Nick Zandstra for a hands-on opportunity to learn about portable bandsaw mills. The course will cover basic mill operation, mill yard layout and techniques to maximize lumber quality while milling logs harvested from the MOFGA woodlot. Please […]
$50 – $100
Baking in a Wood-Fired Outdoor Oven
*This event has been moved from its previously scheduled date, June 14.Learn the art of baking in a cob oven at beautiful Morning Glory Farm in Bethel, Maine! Wood fired earth ovens make it possible to bake incredible crusty breads and pizzas outdoors at home. In this one day workshop you will learn to bake using […]
$80 – $140
Plantas Nativas para Atraer Polinizadores
OnlineAprenda sobre las plantas nativas que ayudarán a los polinizadores en su jardín, en este seminario web entre semana con Ivonne Vazquez de Bas Rouge Farm & Forge. Participantes aprenderán sobre plantas nativas de su región en Maine y cómo los jardineros pueden atraer especies polinizadoras cuidando las plantas nativas. También, obtenga consejos sobre algunas […]
Free – $25
Extender la Temporada: Jardinería en el Invierno
OnlineEsta clase ha sido cancelada debido a circunstancias atenuantes. Si quieren recursos de este tema, pueden enviar un correo electrónico a [email protected]. ¿Quieres crecer más verduras durante los meses fríos? Participe en este webinar sobre extendiendo la temporada de jardinería. Con Ivonne Vazquez de Bas Rouge Farm & Forge, aprenderan acerca de usar cubierta de fila; […]
Free – $25
Jam-Making Workshop: Fruit + Hot Pepper Jams
Fork Food Lab 97 Darling Ave, South Portland, MELearn to preserve the bounty and bold flavors of summer by mixing fruit and peppers in your jams in this early fall workshop. Participants will learn the basics of making delicious jams -- including safe and sanitary jarring practices -- and work together on making fruit + hot pepper jams to take home. Each participant will walk […]
$35 – $65
Future of Brown Ash Meeting
UMaine Orono Wells Conference CenterThis event is being hosted by UMaine. A two-day gathering at University of Maine, Orono, to inform people about current research about brown ash forests and reconvene the community of people who care for brown ash. We will also be hosting a community dinner on Indian Island on the night of October 8. We will […]
The Art of Blending Tea
The Ecology School Saco, ME*Registration for this workshop is full. To join the waitlist, please email [email protected] Emily Springer of Meeting House Farm – a MOFGA-certified organic herb farm in Scarborough, Maine – to learn about the history and art of blending tea/tisane. Meeting House Farm grows organic herbs for Infusion Herb Co., a local producer of organic herbal products.Using locally-sourced herbs, […]
$45 – $65
Beekeeping Through the Seasons
Online*This is the eighth in a series of 9 classes. Registration price covers the whole series.**Registration is free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members and participants in the MOFGA Journeyperson Program.Join Master Beekeeper Karen Thurlow for our first-ever foray into beekeeping through the seasons. From getting hives going in March to […]
$100 – $275
Garden Clean-up Webinar
OnlineAs the growing season comes to a close, spend an evening with Ivonne Vazquez of Bas Rouge Farm & Forge for this webinar on garden clean-up. Participants will receive guidance on how to clean up their gardens, while accounting for aesthetics, sustainability, and next year's growth. This webinar will include a Q&A section.This webinar will be recorded; and the […]
Free – $25
Evening for the Environment
Innovation Hall - UNE 772 Stevens Ave, Portland, MaineWe’ll be at Maine Conservation Voters’ annual Evening for the Environment – and we hope to see you there! The event will be held at the University of New England Innovation Hall in Portland, Maine on Thursday, October 17 from 6-8 p.m. The Evening for the Environment is a gathering to celebrate the environmental accomplishments […]
Fermentation: Kimchi, Kraut, & Takuan
Fork Food Lab 97 Darling Ave, South Portland, MEHave fun with fermenting in this hands-on workshop, wherein participants will turn the season's harvest into delicious kimchi, kraut, and takuan. Instructor Rich Lee of Tendersoles Farm will teach participants about these particular types of ferments; guide participants through collaboratively making kimchi, kraut, and takuan; and discuss the various steps in the fermentation process. Participants will walk away […]
$50 – $80
Great Maine Apple Day
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesThis event will take place at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity, ME with a mix of outdoor and indoor activities. Donations gratefully accepted at the door to support this and other MOFGA programming.Fall fruit season is here! Join us at MOFGA for a celebration of apples & other delicious tree fruit!The day’s offerings […]
Free
Assisted Migration Workday
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesJoin our Low-Impact Forestry Specialist for work in our Assisted Migration plot. Assisted Migration is the practice of aiding species in their movement as a response to climate change. MOFGA has set aside a small plot in our woods as a place for experimentation with Assisted Migration. Work in this area may include building or […]
FREE
Forest Stream Crossings & Restoration
Gorman Chairback Lodge & Nearby Stream Crossings 1 Chairback Road T7 R9, Greenville, MEJoin MOFGA's Low-Impact Forestry program for a visit to Appalachian Mountain Club's (AMC) land near Katahdin Iron Works for a chance to learn about their stream restoration work. We will hear from their foresters as well as scientists from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The workshop will begin with indoor presentations […]
$10 – $40
Open-to-all Chainsaw Safety Training
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesLearn safe chainsaw operation in these one-and-a-half-day courses. We’ll cover personal protective equipment (PPE) and chainsaw selection, and practice safe handling and open-face bore cutting techniques with instructor supervision. Designed for beginners. REGISTER HERE Registration is $240 general admission and $190 for MOFGA and Midcoast Conservancy members. Learn more about MOFGA's chainsaw courses on our […]
$190 – $240
Blending Medicinal Herb Tisanes
The Ecology School Saco, MEIn this follow-up to The Art of Blending Tea on October 9, participants will learn about blending teas/tisanes for medicinal purposes. Learn from Emily Springer of Meeting House Farm – a MOFGA certified organic farm in Scarborough, Maine. Meeting House Farm grows organic herbs for Infusion Herb Co., a local producer of organic herbal products. This class will focus on the medicinal […]
$35 – $55
Beekeeping Through the Seasons
Online*This is the final class in a series of 9 classes. Registration price covers the whole series.Join Master Beekeeper Karen Thurlow for our first-ever foray into beekeeping through the seasons. From getting hives going in March to feeding and putting them to rest in November: this series will trace the shifting activities, challenges, and hive […]
$100 – $275
Seeds for a Decolonial Botany
OnlineWhat does it mean to practice biology as a feminist? To grapple with the colonial and racist histories of modern plant sciences? To move toward a feminist, decolonial botany? Explore these questions with Dr. Banu Subramaniam: Luella LaMer Professor of Women's and Gender Studies at Wellesley College, plant evolutionary biologist, and author of Botany of Empire: Plant Worlds and […]
$5 – $20
Community Development Financial Institutions for Food & Land Projects: What & Why
OnlineAccess to funding is so often a barrier for individuals and communities looking to start food and land-based projects. Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are banks and credit unions that specifically focus on making financial resources more accessible to marginalized communities, who are typically excluded from the financial system. CDFIs are commonly used to fund […]
Free – $25
White Pine Salve-Making
The Ecology School Saco, MELearn to sustainably forage white pine needles, and to make salve with your harvest in this evening workshop led by Emily Springer of Meeting House Farm, and organized by The Ecology School & MOFGA.The class will focus on the herbal benefits of white pine for skin, as well as how to make a salve from infused white pine oil. […]
$35 – $55
Kitchen Licensing Workshop
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States*The snow date for this event is December 13.Join MOFGA for our annual Kitchen Licensing Workshop!This in-person workshop is designed for farmers, homesteaders, and aspiring small business owners interested in producing value-added food products (e.g. cheese, ice cream, baked goods, preserves, ferments) to sell for retail in Maine. Participants will learn about the process of […]
$40 – $80
How to Use Community Development Financial Institutions for Food & Land Projects
OnlineAccess to funding is so often a barrier for individuals and communities looking to start food and land-based projects. Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are banks and credit unions that specifically focus on making financial resources more accessible to marginalized communities, who are typically excluded from the financial system. CDFIs are commonly used to fund […]
Free – $25
Environmental Ethics in Running a Logging Business
OnlineJoin us for a discussion with Katrina Amaral of Timberdoodle Farm to learn about logging for long-term sustainable land management while farming, what to consider for stand health and diversity, and Timberdoodle's environmental ethic.REGISTER HERETimberdoodle Farm is a specialty logging & sawmill business based in Strafford, New Hampshire. Owners Miles and Katrina Amaral began custom […]
Free – $20
Backyard Maple Syrup Production Webinar
OnlineThis event has been rescheduled to January 16. Join University of Maine Extension Maple Industry Educator, Jason Lilley, to learn everything you need to know about making your own maple syrup. We'll discuss identifying and tapping trees, collecting and boiling sap, as well as filtering, grading, and canning syrup. Jason will focus on homestead-scale systems […]
Free – $15
Miso-Making Workshop
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States*Please note that in case of severe winter weather, this event will be held on January 26 at 1 pm.Join Nicholas Repenning of go-en fermented foods for a miso-making workshop. This hands-on workshop will include a discussion about miso and its uses, as well as the history and cultural significance of this traditional fermented food […]
$45 – $75
Beekeeping for Beginners
Online*This is a 3 part webinar series with sessions taking place on: January 18, January 19, & January 25 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. All sessions will be recorded & the recordings shared with registrants. We will reserve January 26 as a snow date in case of power or internet outages. About the class: There are […]
$45 – $105
Beekeeping for Beginners — Part 2
Online*This is a 3 part webinar series with sessions taking place on: January 18, January 19, & January 25 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. All sessions will be recorded & the recordings shared with registrants. We will reserve January 26 as a snow date in case of power or internet outages. About the class:There are so many […]
$45 – $105
Farm Financial Series: Chart of Accounts
OnlineThis winter, MOFGA will be hosting three webinars to introduce tools that are commonly part of a farm's financial records, highlighting and demonstrating effective and efficient ways to use them to assess risks and evaluate opportunities. These online sessions will cover Cash Flow projections, Unit Cost Analysis spreadsheets, and Income Statements’ Chart of Accounts, showing that […]
Free
Annual Meeting
OnlineJoin MOFGA for our annual membership meeting via Zoom.At the annual meeting, you’ll hear reports from board members and MOFGA’s executive director on our impact during 2024 and plans for 2025. We'll also be conducting the vote for our board of directors by mail in the winter issue of The MOF&G and online starting on December 23. Register and cast your […]
FREE
Beekeeping for Beginners — Part 3
Online*This is a 3 part webinar series with sessions taking place on: January 18, January 19, & January 25 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. All sessions will be recorded & the recordings shared with registrants. We will reserve January 26 as a snow date in case of power or internet outages. About the class:There are so many […]
$45 – $105
Farm Financial Series: Cash Flow Projections
OnlineThis winter, MOFGA will be hosting three webinars to introduce tools that are commonly part of a farm's financial records, highlighting and demonstrating effective and efficient ways to use them to assess risks and evaluate opportunities. These online sessions will cover Cash Flow projections, Unit Cost Analysis spreadsheets, and Income Statements’ Chart of Accounts, showing that […]
Free
Gardening in Climate Change: Foundations for Garden Design in Maine’s Changing Climate
OnlineAre you curious about adapting your garden to the changing climate? Learn about how climate change affects how we grow in Maine, and how gardeners can adapt their gardening practices to mitigate the effects of climate change on their harvest while supporting their local ecosystem. In this webinar, Sean Birkel, Maine State Climatologist and Research […]
Free – $20
Stewarding Your Land to Support Forest Pollinators
OnlineDid you know that there are over 4,000 different wild bee species in the US? We usually think of wild pollinating bees in our gardens and meadows, but many of our wild bee species also rely on forest habitats for part of their life cycle. For example, some are specialized to only collect pollen and […]
Free – $15
Gardening Q&A
OnlineWe hope you'll join us for our first Gardening Q&A of 2025! Whether you've been gardening for decades or you're daydreaming about starting your first garden this year (or somewhere in between), these informal Zoom conversations are a chance to discuss whatever gardening topics are on your mind. Bring your questions for a casual conversation and […]
Free
Farm Financial Series: Unit Cost Analysis
OnlineThis winter, MOFGA will be hosting three webinars to introduce tools that are commonly part of a farm's financial records, highlighting and demonstrating effective and efficient ways to use them to assess risks and evaluate opportunities. These online sessions will cover Cash Flow projections, Unit Cost Analysis spreadsheets, and Income Statements’ Chart of Accounts, showing that […]
Free
MOFGA Presents: Seeds of Change Live Q&A
OnlineThe Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) proudly presents Seeds of Change. Stream the award-winning PBS film February 7-23, 2025 from the comfort of your home, and join us for a livestream discussion at 7 PM on February 20.About the film:An organic farmer in Maine sets out to transform the prison food system. Filmed over the […]
$15
Pruning Workshop
Multiple Locations*In the event of severe weather, the event will take place on Sunday, March 9 at 10 am.Learn to prune fruit trees to encourage vigorous growth, heavy fruit set and quality fruit yield. Fruit tree experts will offer hands-on pruning experience. Collection of scion wood and storage will also be discussed. This workshop is directed […]
$30 – $60
Carbon Markets for Small Woodland Owners
Meduxnekeag Ramblers Club Wiley Rd, Littleton, METhis event is held by the Southern Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District, as a part of their Winter Ag School. Speaker: Andy Whitman, Climate Carbon Specialist, Maine Forest ServiceLocation: Meduxnekeag Ramblers Club, Littleton, MELearn about current available carbon market options for small woodlot owners, and what to know to help you determine if program […]
Free
Gardening in a Changing Climate
OnlineThis event is hosted by UMaine Cooperative Extension.Sean Birkel, Assistant Professor and Maine State Climatologist, and Rebecca Long, Coordinator of Horticulture Training Programs for UMaine Cooperative Extension, will discuss climate change in Maine, impacts important to your garden and explore how to make your garden more resilient. This webinar will lay the groundwork for the […]
Free – $15
Farmer Climate Forums: Farmer Perspectives on Flooding, Adaptation, and Building Farm Resilience
OnlineThe Climate Forums are brought to you by NOFA-VT and MOFGA. This event is one in a three-part series discussing flooding, excess precipitation, and farm resilience.Farmers throughout New England have been severely impacted by extreme precipitation and flooding. As a result, farms are innovating, exploring creative and meaningful ways to adapt their businesses and production […]
FREE
Orchard Pruning
Sherman, METhis event is held by the Southern Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District, as a part of their Winter Ag School.Speaker: C.J. Walke, MOFGA Orchard Program ManagerLocation: Sherman, MEC.J. will discuss basics of pruning fruit trees, with an overview of pruning tools and techniques. Bring your pruners and loppers (if you have them) and spend […]
Free
Tapping into Maples: Educational Sugarhouse and Sugarbush Tours at the MOFGA Fairgrounds
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesJoin us for a fun, educational afternoon celebrating the sweet Maine tradition of maple syrup production! Whether you’re an experienced sugarer or a maple novice, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore MOFGA's beautiful sugarbush, watch the sugaring process, and learn winter tree identification, all while enjoying hot drinks and the warmth of a crackling outdoor […]
Free
Insect and Disease Management for Gardeners
OnlineSpeaker: Caleb Goossen, Crop and Conservation Specialist, MOFGAThis class is held online via Zoom.REGISTER HERELearn an organic approach to insect and disease management with an overview of IPM practices. Caleb will discuss common and newly-emerging pests and diseases in Maine and share management strategies, including cultural methods.1 Pesticide Credit
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Backyard Resilience for Pollinators
OnlineThis event is hosted by the UMaine Cooperative Extension.In this webinar, participants will learn about the interdependence of pollinators, plants, and the environment. We will cover what participants can observe in their own backyards and actions everyone can take to create resilient backyard habitat for pollinators now and in the future.Please note: This webinar will […]
Free – $15
Gardening in Climate Change: Veggie & Fruit Crops
OnlineAre you curious about adapting your garden to the changing climate? In this webinar, learn some key climate adaptation strategies for gardeners that will help you grow successful veggie and fruit crops while supporting your local ecosystem. Meg Mitchell, MOFGA's Climate Smart and Organic Transition Specialist, and C.J. Walke, MOFGA's Orchard Program Manager, will offer their […]
Free – $20
No-Till Vegetable Gardening for Farmers & Gardeners
This event is held by the Southern Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District, as a part of their Winter Ag School.Speaker: Daniel Mays, Frith Farm and author of "The No-Till Organic Vegetable Farm"Two options for viewing the class:1. Online via Zoom – REGISTER HERE2. Group viewing of online class in the library at Houlton High […]
Free
Bringing Back an Old Orchard
Multiple Locations*In the event of snow or severe rain, the event will take place on Sunday, March 23 at 10 am.Are there old, overgrown fruit trees on or near your property? Don’t give up on them! Join us for this pruning workshop focused on renovating mature or neglected fruit trees.This workshop is appropriate for those who […]
$30 – $60
Climate Cafe – Nobleboro
Wanderwood 79 Sidelinger Rd, Nobleboro, MaineJoin MOFGA and Maine Farmland Trust for climate and soil health-focused conversation for farmers and agricultural service providers. We will address climate-driven events on our farms by focusing on our strengths and building our community of resources. This will be a facilitated discussion, led by farmers, about climate needs, concerns, and adaptation strategies. Expect to […]
Free
Becoming a Resilient Vegetable Gardener
OnlineThis event is held by the UMaine Cooperative Extension.Here in Maine we’re now dealing with more periods of intense heat, prolonged drought, dramatic rain, and a slew of pests and diseases. How do we stay sane, prepare our gardens for success, and bounce back from the inevitable challenges? This workshop will cover a variety of […]
Free – $15
Scaling Up Organic Grains for Commercial Markets
OnlineThis event is hosted by Maine Grain Alliance as part of the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. Maine’s grain economy has seen incredible growth over the last decade, driven by a revival of the state’s milling and malting industries.Farmers and producer partnerships made this revival possible and maintaining them will be crucial to meet the […]
Free
Farmer Climate Forums: New England Climate Trends, Soil Hydrology, and Managing the Effects of Soil Saturation
OnlineThe Climate Forums are brought to you by NOFA-VT and MOFGA. This event is one in a three-part series discussing flooding, excess precipitation, and farm resilience.Sean Birkel will review Maine’s historical temperature and precipitation trends and future climate projections, and discuss impacts to the growing season. Sean will give an overview of online tools relevant […]
FREE
Federal Actions Briefing with MOFGA
OnlineThe federal funding freeze is just one part of the equation resulting from recent federal actions that is affecting farmers. Cuts in crucial programming and mass firings of vital staffing also have a direct impact on farmers. While some funds have been unfrozen and some staff have been temporarily reinstated, the long-term impacts of these […]
Free
Grow Your Own Organic Garden
About the class:Grow Your Own Organic Garden covers all the basics of organic gardening — such as supporting soil and plant health, starting seeds indoors and outdoors, interplanting, pest management, watering, and harvesting. Participants will have plenty of time to ask questions and connect with one another about shared experiences in their gardening journeys so […]
Prices vary by location
Climate Disaster Relief Cafe
Rockweed Community Center 156 High Street, Belfast, MaineJoin MOFGA and American Farmland Trust for climate disaster relief focused conversation and listening session for farmers and agricultural service providers. Were you impacted by the December 2024 storm? A flooding event? Concerned about how climate-driven events might impact your farm in the future? We want to hear what you think robust disaster relief programs […]
Restoring Old Growth Forest Characteristics in New England
This event is held by the Southern Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District, as a part of their Winter Ag School.Speaker: Anthony D’Amato, Forestry Program Director, UVM and Paul Catanzaro, Professor & State Extension Forester, UMass AmherstTwo options for viewing the class:1. Online via Zoom – REGISTER HERE2. Group viewing of online class in the library […]
Free
One Shared Earth Film Series: Gather
A Bahá’í Center of Learning 61 Green Acre Drive, Eliot, MaineThis event is hosted by Green Acre. Part of the One Shared Earth film series, Gather is a portrait of a growing movement amongst Native Americans to restore access to healthy food. The film shares stories of how Native communities are building sustainable food systems that improve health, strengthen food security and restore Native agriculture practices. In times of great change, […]
Pruning Berry Bushes
North Branch Farm 122 Stream Rd, Monroe, Maine*This event has been rescheduled from March 29 to April 5 due to inclement weather.Learn to prune berry bushes to encourage plant health, vigorous growth, and high fruit yield. Seth Yentes, co-owner and operator of North Branch Farm, will offer guidance on pruning techniques and safety, as well as hands-on pruning experience via some of […]
$30 – $60
Bringing Back an Old Orchard
Multiple Locations*This event has been rescheduled from March 29 to April 5 due to inclement weather.Are there old, overgrown fruit trees on or near your property? Don’t give up on them! Join us for this pruning workshop focused on renovating mature or neglected fruit trees.This workshop is appropriate for those who have not pruned fruit trees […]
$30 – $60
Seed Swap & Scion Exchange
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States*Postponed to April 6 due to inclement weather forecast*Kick off the growing season at this free, annual event!Gardeners and orchardists are invited to bring their seeds, scionwood (fruit tree wood for propagating fruit trees), and plants to share. You don't need to bring anything in order to participate! There is always an abundance of seeds […]
Free
Perennials for the Resilient Maine Garden
OnlineHerbaceous perennial plants are an important part of home gardens. They provide food for wildlife and pollinators and provide interesting flowers and forms that change throughout the year. As perennials and long-term plants in the garden, they can be susceptible to changes in climate, including fluctuations in temperature, rainfall, and snowfall. Stephanie will discuss things […]
Free – $15
Farmer Climate Forums: Climate Adaptation Planning for Flood and High Precipitation Conditions
OnlineThe Climate Forums are brought to you by NOFA-VT and MOFGA. This event is one in a three-part series discussing flooding, excess precipitation, and farm resilience. Climate Adaptation Planning is a useful tool to assess risks and identify strategies to increase resilience and mitigate the impacts of climate change. This session will discuss the process […]
FREE
Film Screening: Common Ground
Portland Museum of Art 7 Congress Square, Portland, ME, United StatesMOFGA and Maine Farmland Trust (MFT) are proud to partner with the Portland Museum of Art to present a screening of Common Ground. This award-winning film documents some of the many challenges facing farmers and our food system, and it explains that one of our most effective tools to mitigate climate change might be right […]
$10
Free Film Screening: Common Ground
Curtis Memorial Library 23 Pleasant St, Brunswick, MaineJoin MOFGA at the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick for a free screening of Common Ground. The library will screen the 45-minute educational version of this film and host a panel discussion. The film documents the genesis and the environmental impacts of so-called conventional farming, and it proposes that employing regenerative farming techniques can mitigate the effects […]
Free
Farmer Day of Action
Capitol Grounds 111 Sewall St., Augusta, METake action to support farmers!The federal funding freeze is just one of many federal actions that is affecting farmers. Cuts in crucial programming and mass firings of vital staffing also have a direct impact on farmers. While some funds have been unfrozen and some staff have been temporarily reinstated, the short-term impacts have been harmful […]
Parasite Fecal Monitoring for “Backyard” Livestock
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesLearn how to support your livestock animals’ health by examining their fecal samples for parasites and general markers of gut health. Fecal monitoring is one important way to measure the well-being of your animals, and some fecal monitoring can be done at home with the right knowledge and equipment. In this class, Jacki Martinez Perkins, […]
Free – $20
Climate and Soil Health Cafe
The Ecology School Saco, MEJoin MOFGA and Maine Farmland Trust for a climate and soil health focused conversation for farmers and agricultural service providers. We want to address climate-driven events on your farm by focusing on our strengths and building our community of resources. This will be a facilitated discussion, led by farmers, about climate needs, concerns, and adaptation […]
Free
Bench Grafting Workshop
Morning Glory Farm 343 Flat Rd, Bethel, ME, United States*In the event of severe weather, this workshop will be held on April 20 at 10 am.Sold Out - to be added to the waitlist, email [email protected] how to reproduce your favorite apple tree varieties through bench grafting — the practice of grafting fruit tree scionwood onto rootstock — in this beginner-level workshop. Bench grafting is […]
$50 – $80
2025 Maine Food Convergence
Wavus Camps 88 Wavus Point Road, Jefferson, MaineThe 2025 Convergence Event aims to unite the community in exploring food system shifts that advance social equity, racial justice, and climate resilience.PFAS Advocacy in Maine & DC Join the 2025 Convergence on May 29 for a session led by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association on Maine’s leadership in the fight against PFAS […]
Free – $250
Film Screening: Saving Walden’s World
Maine Film Center 93 Main St, Waterville, MEMOFGA is proud to partner with the Maine Film Center in Waterville to present a free screening of Saving Walden's World. This documentary, by Maine-based filmmaker Jim Merkel, follows his journey from government contractor to climate activist. Jim travels across continents to learn from societies that are living well with a small ecological footprint, and where […]
Free
Grow Your Own Organic Garden
Kennebec Neighbors Adult Ed Gardiner, ME*This event has been cancelled due to low registration. If you would like to take the class at the Augusta location on April 30, click here.About the class:Grow Your Own Organic Garden covers all the basics of organic gardening — such as supporting soil and plant health, starting seeds indoors and outdoors, interplanting, pest management, […]
$10
Gardening in Climate Change: Native Plants, Trees, & Ornamentals
OnlineAre you curious about adapting your garden to the changing climate?In this webinar, learn some key climate adaptation strategies for gardeners to help your native plants and ornamentals thrive; as well as how what you choose to grow can support your local ecosystem and preservation efforts amid climate change. Learn from Emily Baisden, Wild Seed […]
Free – $20
Earth Day Workday
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesJoin us to celebrate (belated) Earth Day with a spring cleanup at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.We’ll spend time tidying the grounds to get ready for the upcoming growing season and events we'll be hosting. Tasks include raking, garden bed prep, working in […]
Free
Grow Your Own Organic Garden
Augusta Adult & Community Education Augusta, MEAbout the class:Grow Your Own Organic Garden covers all the basics of organic gardening — such as supporting soil and plant health, starting seeds indoors and outdoors, interplanting, pest management, watering, and harvesting. Participants will have plenty of time to ask questions and connect with one another about shared experiences in their gardening journeys so […]
$5
Gardening Q&A
OnlineSay hello to May, and the growing season, during MOFGA's Gardening Q&A. Whether you've been gardening for decades or you're daydreaming about starting your first garden this year (or somewhere in between), these informal Zoom conversations are a chance to discuss whatever gardening topics are on your mind. Bring your questions for a casual conversation and […]
Free
Mushroom Log Inoculation
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesMushrooms are a delicious addition to almost any garden, homestead, woodlot, or farm. In this introductory workshop, learn how to select mushroom logs and varieties, with a specific focus on shiitakes; design an appropriate site for growing shiitakes outdoors; and practice inoculating logs. Participants will be able to bring home an inoculated shiitake log, which […]
$50 – $80
Intro to Sugarbush Management
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesJoin us for a deep dive into sugarbush management! This crash course will cover an overview of maple in Maine, habitat assessment (including Bird Friendly Maple! and invasive plants), production, and financial incentives. You'll leave this workshop with resources and knowledge to increase the biodiversity of your sugarbush while accessing financial resources (including NRCS), forestry technical assistance, and a couple different certifications. This […]
Free – $25
Open-to-all Chainsaw Safety Training
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesLearn safe chainsaw operation in these one-and-a-half-day courses. We’ll cover personal protective equipment (PPE) and chainsaw selection, and practice safe handling and open-face bore cutting techniques with instructor supervision. Designed for beginners.Day 1 of this course will run 10am - 4pm, and Day 2 will run 8am - 4pm.REGISTER HERELearn more about MOFGA's chainsaw courses […]
$190 – $240
Gardening in Climate Change: Pests & Diseases Q&A
OnlineHow does climate change affect pests and diseases that gardeners may contend with? And what are some best practices for organic, sustainable, and ethical management of said pests and diseases? Bring your questions, and hear from two experts -- Mariam Taleb and Caleb Goossen -- in this Q&A. This webinar will be recorded, and the recording will be […]
Free – $20
Blossom Tour in the Maine Heritage Orchard
Maine Heritage Orchard 85 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesNestled on the serene grounds of MOFGA’s campus in Unity, Maine, the Maine Heritage Orchard has blossomed over the past decade, into a monument of environmental stewardship and agricultural heritage. As it marks its 10th anniversary, the orchard is a testament to community collaboration and educational innovation, showcasing nearly 400 varieties of historic apples and […]
Free
POSTPONED – GrillMont: Memorial Day Kickoff at Rosemont Market
Rosemont Market - Brighton 580 Brighton Avenue, Portland, MainePOSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. New date TBA. Kick off summer with Rosemont Market at their first-ever GrillMont—a community cookout celebrating the season of sunshine, grilling, and great food. They'll be serving: Burgers from Pineland Farms. Sausages from Colvard & Company. Rosemont-made potato salad, chips & seltzer. Free beer tastings with Oxbow Brewing. Rosé samples from our curated Rosémont selection. Plates are […]
$10
60’s, 70’s, & 80’s Dance Party Benefit
Topsham Exhibition Hall 32 Community Way, Topsham, MaineJoin DJ Dance Party at the Topsham Exhibition Hall for a 60's, 70's, and 80's dance party!All proceeds benefit MOFGA.$20 tickets, with a cash bar. This event is 21+. BUY TICKETS.
$23.79
Volunteer Day in MOFGA’s Assisted Migration Plot
Join our Low-Impact Forestry Specialist for work in our Assisted Migration plot. Assisted Migration is the practice of aiding species in their movement as a response to climate change. MOFGA has set aside a small plot in our woods as a place for experimentation with Assisted Migration.VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPWork in this area may include building or […]
Volunteer Day in MOFGA’s Assisted Migration Plot
Join our Low-Impact Forestry Specialist for work in our Assisted Migration plot. Assisted Migration is the practice of aiding species in their movement as a response to climate change. MOFGA has set aside a small plot in our woods as a place for experimentation with Assisted Migration. VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP Work in this area may include […]
Volunteer Day in MOFGA’s Assisted Migration Plot
Join our Low-Impact Forestry Specialist for work in our Assisted Migration plot. Assisted Migration is the practice of aiding species in their movement as a response to climate change. MOFGA has set aside a small plot in our woods as a place for experimentation with Assisted Migration. VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP Work in this area may include […]
Trail Work in MOFGA’s Woodlot
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesHelp to maintain trails throughout wooded areas on the MOFGA campus. Volunteers may perform a variety of tasks under the leadership of our Low Impact Forestry Specialist.VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPTo learn more about Low Impact Forestry at MOFGA, click here.
Trail Work in MOFGA’s Woodlot
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesHelp to maintain trails throughout wooded areas on the MOFGA campus. Volunteers may perform a variety of tasks under the leadership of our Low Impact Forestry Specialist. VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP To learn more about Low Impact Forestry at MOFGA, click here.
Farm & Homestead Day 2025
Farm & Homestead Day at MOFGA is a free, annual, volunteer-run event. The day's activities center around sustainable living and consist of delicious food and opportunities to learn new skills through hands-on workshops for people of all ages. To learn more, visit the event's main page here.What to bring:We are striving for a zero waste event. […]
Free
Trail Work in MOFGA’s Woodlot
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesHelp to maintain trails throughout wooded areas on the MOFGA campus. Volunteers may perform a variety of tasks under the leadership of our Low Impact Forestry Specialist. VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP To learn more about Low Impact Forestry at MOFGA, click here.
Fruit in the City: Growing an Urban Orchard
Mt. Joy Orchard Portland, METhis event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.Come tour the beautiful Mt Joy Community Orchard, and learn about growing fruit trees in urban areas. This tour and workshop will be led by Aaron Parker, owner of Edgewood Nursery and a community leader at Mt Joy. We will discover the many resilient and […]
Free
Trail Work in MOFGA’s Woodlot
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesHelp to maintain trails throughout wooded areas on the MOFGA campus. Volunteers may perform a variety of tasks under the leadership of our Low Impact Forestry Specialist. VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP To learn more about Low Impact Forestry at MOFGA, click here.
Grow Your Own Apothecary: In-Person
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesJoin MOFGA and Emily Springer, of Meeting House Farm, for an early summer evening of learning about, and planting, medicinal herbs at MOFGA's Education Center in Unity.In this beginner-friendly class, participants will learn about 12 vital medicinal herbs that they can grow at home or in their community. Participants will also learn about herb garden […]
$30 – $60
School Garden Summer Tours: BCOPE Alternative High School
BCOPE Alternative High School Belfast, METhis event is hosted by the Maine School Garden Network.Join the Maine School Garden Network for a tour of the BCOPE Alternative High School garden! Learn about the work educators are doing to incorporate nature-based education into their curriculum via the garden. A picnic will follow the tour, and participants are encouraged to bring a […]
Free
Gather & Grow Tour: Growing a School Garden
Belfast Belfast, MESpend a summer evening touring a vibrant school garden!At the Troy Howard Middle School Garden Project, students tend a 1/3 acre garden and a year-round greenhouse -- producing veggies, fruits, flowers, heirloom seed crops, and more. The garden provides both material sustenance and educational enrichment. Student-harvested produce -- over 1,500 pounds of it yearly -- goes […]
Free
Gather & Grow Tour: Orono Community Giving Garden
Orono Community Giving GardenJoin us for a tour of the Orono Community Giving Garden! The Orono Community Giving Garden (OCGG) is a collaborative resource for people in the Orono area to share food they've grown, and to gather and learn from the process of gardening. The garden is tended to by volunteers, and it features a wide variety of veggies, fruits, and flowers that […]
Free
Who’s Eating My Kale? A Summer Pest and Disease Tour
Valley Street Community Garden 138 Valley Street, Portland, MEAre critters nibbling on your veggies? Are plants developing strange colors, or wilting unexpectedly? Join Cooperative Extension, Cultivating Community, and MOFGA for an interactive tour of the common pests and diseases that appear at the height of summer. We’ll search over fruits and under leaves to help growers increase their comfort with diagnosing what ails […]
Free
Lunch-and-Discuss with Jessica J. Lee
OnlineJoin Wild Seed Project and MOFGA for a lunchtime webinar with Jessica J. Lee, environmental historian, writer, and author of Dispersals, among other works.In this webinar, Jessica will consider the core themes of her book Dispersals: On Plants, Borders, and Belonging, including ideas of kinship, language for native and invasive plants, and will explore the connections between cultural histories, personal histories, and […]
$5 – $25
Gather & Grow Tour: Beginner Urban Gardening
BangorJoin us in Bangor for a tour of a residential urban garden!Learn from gardeners Barbara and Miriam about their gardening journey. Participants will learn about how they designed their garden for a small space, how they interact with the community through their garden, the joys and challenges of gardening in an urban environment, and the […]
Free
Organic Agriculture in Maine: Size, Economic Impact, Farmer Goals, and Financial Sustainability
OnlineJoin us to learn from the authors of a recent report we developed that details the historical growth trajectory of organic agriculture in Maine from 2007-2022. Report authors Jed Beach of FarmSmart Business Services and Rose Wilson of Rose Wilson Consulting will sit down with MOFGA’s Executive Director, Sarah Alexander, to share how the report […]
Free
Gather & Grow Tour: Community Gardens at Beach Plum Farm Preserve
Beach Plum Farm Preserve Ogunquit, MEJoin us for a tour of the community gardens at Beach Plum Farm Preserve in Ogunquit! Spanning 22 acres, Beach Plum Farm Preserve is the last remaining saltwater farm in Ogunquit. Managed by the Great Works Regional Land Trust, it is now home to thriving community gardens, a half-mile loop trail with marshland and ocean views, and, […]
Free
Annual Paella Party
Rosemont Market & Bakery - Scarborough 246 U.S. Rte 1, Scarborough, MaineOur biggest summer event is back! Join us for the 3rd Annual Paella Party at our Scarborough Market — featuring a giant pan of paella prepared on-site by Chef Carter from Colvard & Co. Plus: free tastings from Harbor Fish Market, Dunstan’s Smokehouse, Kittylamb, Oxbow Brewing, and more. Paella plates are $10, with 100% of […]
$10
MOFGA Volunteer Nights
Bass Park 515 Main Street, Bangor, MaineCalling all MOFGA Volunteers! Come celebrate the summer with us! We'll be at two different public events in Portland and Bangor so MOFGA volunteers from all across the state can participate. MOFGA volunteers will be eligible for special discounts and activities, so come join the fun! Be sure to wear your Fair Volunteer t-shirt, and […]
Community Plate
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesSign up now for a special collaboration between MOFGA and Community Plate. Recently featured on NPR, Community Plate works to bring people together by pairing potluck suppers with live storytelling. On Sunday, August 17, we'll gather at MOFGA's Exhibition Hall in Unity for an evening of home-cooked food and homespun yarns. All guests are asked […]