• Gardening Q&A

    Online

    We hope you'll join us for our first Gardening Q&A of the year!  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 […]

    FREE
  • Alternative Employee Benefits

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States +1 more

    Snow date: February 23. This event is being offered in-person and on Zoom. In this session of our three-part series, we'll look at different types of benefits that farm owners can offer their employees beyond wages, and often instead of health insurance. It's important to know your employees and what matters most to them. That can […]

    FREE
  • Climate Cafe Series

    The Hive at Dandelion Spring Farm 961 Ridge Rd, Bowdoinham, ME

    Snow date: February 27. Childcare and dinner provided with RSVP.Please join us at the Climate Cafe! MOFGA will be hosting a series of gatherings inviting farmers and farmworkers to connect over climate concerns, share adaptation strategies and strengthen our networks of support. Discussion will be informal and spontaneous, guided by participants' interests, with peer to […]

    FREE
  • Small “Backyard” Farm Workshop

    China Town Office

    The Kennebec Soil and Water Conservation District Office will be hosting a small farm workshop for small farms interested in improving the water quality of China Lake. This workshop is geared towards small scale, “backyard” farms in the China Lake region who are interested in improving the health and sustainability of their natural resources. The talk […]

    FREE
  • Farmer Climate Forums: Approaching Nutrient Management in a Changing Climate

    Online

    This three part forum series is supported by NOFA-VT and MOFGA. Our first session is focused on vegetable producers, our second session is focused on livestock producers, and our third session is focused on whole-farm water management planning across production types. Dynamic weather patterns brought about by a changing climate pose new challenges to producers throughout […]

    FREE
  • Beekeeping Through the Seasons

    Beekeeping Through the Seasons

    Online

    *This class is the first 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
  • Farmer Climate Forums: Maintaining Fertile Grasslands through Climate-Smart Hayland Management

    Online

    This three part forum series is supported by NOFA-VT and MOFGA. Our first session is focused on vegetable producers, our second session is focused on livestock producers, and our third session is focused on whole-farm water management planning across production types. Join us for a discussion with Dr. Jaime Garzon focused on soil fertility in grasslands […]

    FREE
  • Seed Swap and Scion Exchange

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    Gardeners and orchardists are invited to bring their seeds, scionwood and cuttings to share to this free community event. We will have over 150+ types of scionwood to share, including some from the MOFGA orchards! The day will also include custom grafting, speakers and demonstrations, and more. We look forward to seeing you there. For […]

    Free
  • Farmer Climate Forums: Developing Climate Resilient Water Management Plans for Diverse Cropping Systems

    Online

    This three part forum series is supported by NOFA-VT and MOFGA. Our first session is focused on vegetable producers, our second session is focused on livestock producers, and our third session is focused on whole-farm water management planning across production types. Because of climate change, it can be more difficult than ever to plan for meeting […]

    FREE
  • Grow Your Own Organic Garden

    Online

    MOFGA is excited to hold our annual Grow Your Own Organic Garden class, this year in webinar format. Whether you're a beginning gardener or a seasoned gardener in need of new tips, you're welcome to join. Central topics include soil science, composting, and crop rotation.This webinar is taught by Caleb Goosen, Organic Crop & Conservation Specialist at […]

    Free – $25
  • Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop

    Morning Glory Farm 343 Flat Rd, Bethel, ME, United States

    *Free for Journeyperson program participants and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). Scholarship application for anyone interested is available here. Learn how to reproduce your favorite apple tree varieties! Bench grafting is a very cost-effective way to create (graft) new small trees for planting. Participants will learn why and when to bench graft fruit trees, as well […]

    $50 – $80