Intro to Crop Production
2023-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Blanc-Sablon) | Calyx Farm, 133 North Main Street, Morrill, 04952
MOFGA’s Farm Training Project (FTP) workshops are designed for apprentices, Journeypeople, farmworkers and other beginning farmers. They follow an informal format including a farm tour and conversation on the topic of the day. All events are free but require registration.
Join MOFGA’s Crop Specialist Caleb Goossen and Calyx Farm for an introductory workshop on organic crop farming principles. Through a farm walk, Caleb will cover best practices for organic management of soils and crops, while Calyx Farm shares how they manage their diversified vegetable farm. This workshop will have pre-work included, consisting of pre-recorded lectures on the science behind soil and crop management. Bring all your crop farming questions!
REGISTER HERE.
For questions call 207-568-4142 or email MOFGA’s Beginning Farmer Program Specialist, Bo Dennis, at bdennis@mofga.org.
This workshop is eligible for travel reimbursement. At the end of the Farm Training Project calendar, a mileage reimbursement form will be sent to all participants.

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From the Ground Up - Growing Splendid Heirloom Tomatoes in Maine
2023-05-27 12:30 - 13:30 | The Maine Organic Marketplace, 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, 04032, United States
Join Mt. Gile’s Famous for a discussion on how to successfully grow open-pollinated heirloom, modern exotic and dwarf tomatoes in Maine. From gardens and raised beds, to patios, decks, docks and even boats, we will explore how to select varieties that will maximize your space and set you up for a successful harvest.
We will examine key tomato terms and concepts including heirloom, open-pollinated vs. hybrid, growth habit, leaf type, pruning and more. We will also cover caring for tomatoes of various colors, shapes, sizes and origins, as well as how to organically manage common diseases and pests as your plants mature throughout the season. Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A session.
Join us afterward for a certified organic open-pollinated tomato seedling sale!

Photo courtesy of Mt. Gile’s Famous.
