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  • Farm Training Project: Certified Organic – What is it?

    Girard Farm 385 Main St., Waterboro, United States

    Join Joshua Girard and staff from MOFGA Certification Services to discuss the basics of certifying your operation and products as organic according to the USDA National Organic Program standards. Topics will include the application process,  review of the Organic System Plan, annual onsite inspections, the federal cost-share rebate program, and compliant record keeping systems. Girard […]

    Free

  • Farmer to Farmer in the Field Johnny’s Selected Seeds Research Farm

    Johnny's Selected Seeds Research Farm 184 Foss Hill Road, Albion

    Join members of the Johnny’s team on a tour of their Albion farm fields, with discussion to follow. Collin Thompson, the farm manager, will present on the farming practices implemented at Johnny's research farm, with an emphasis on those used to maintain good soil health. Dr. Lindsay Wyatt will discuss her work breeding squash and […]

    Free

  • Farmer to Farmer in the Field Pasture Irrigation

    368 Thorndike Road Unity 368 Thorndike Road, Unity

    Last year, during the drought, Caleb Stoll was among a small handful of livestock producers to buy irrigation systems for their pastures. Join us for a discussion with Caleb, and first hand look, at how pasture irrigation differs from drip irrigation in a vegetable production system, the advantages during drought, and the resiliency it can […]

    Free

  • Farm Training Project: Starting Up! Accessing Resources as a Beginning Farmer

    Online

    Finding a place and resources to farm can be a huge challenge. Whether you’re working as a farmhand, manager or apprentice, it is never too soon to consider your options. Abby Sadauckas, field agent for Land For Good and farmer at Apple Creek Farm, will help you brainstorm about your future farm, the land base […]

    Free

  • Farmer to Farmer in the Field Hemp Field Tour and Discussion

    Sheepscot General Farm and Store 98 Town House Road, Whitefield, ME, United States

    POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 10 Join us on a tour to see how Ben Marcus & Taryn Hammer, of Sheepscot General Farm & Store, grow CBD hemp organically. We will discuss the emerging market of hemp production from marketing strategies including pick your own to general production practices. In addition to the tour, Gary Fish and […]

    Free

  • Farm Training Project: Pasture-Based Livestock

    The Milkhouse 445 South Monmouth Rd., Monmouth, ME, United States

    Join The Milkhouse crew in Monmouth for a farm tour to learn about organic forage production and grazing management of cows and sheep. We'll give an introduction to dairy farming and talk about on-farm processing of dairy products as well as raising hogs. Limited to 20 people.REGISTER HEREMOFGA’s Farm Training Project (FTP) workshops are designed […]

    Free

  • Farmer to Farmer in the Field Pasture Renovation

    Bo Lait Farm 414 West Washington Road, Washington, ME, United States

    Connor and Alexis MacDonald of Bo'Lait Farm have been operating their organic dairy since 2013. Recently, they've worked to reclaim and rejuvenate some of their pastures using various different techniques. Join us for a tour of these fields, and the opportunity to ask questions about what worked well, and what they would choose to do […]

    Free

  • Farmer to Farmer in the Field Newfangled Fencing

    Rainbow Valley Farm 3535 West River Road, Sidney, ME, United States

    Jake Bragg, of Rainbow Valley Farm, didn't want to spend all his energy fencing. He decided to invest in a better kind of fence post to allow himself some peace of mind around infrastructure costs and injuries to cattle. Join us for this pasture walk to discuss the practical application of this kind of fencing, […]

    Free

  • 2021 Farmer to Farmer Conference

    Online

    November 1-5, 2021, Monday, Wednesday and FridayVirtual Zoom SessionsNovember 6, 2021, SaturdayVirtual Zoom Intensive: Carbon Farming, aka Soil Carbon Sequestration November 7, 2021, SundayIn-Person Farm Tours and GatheringsAbout the ConferenceMOFGA’s Farmer to Farmer Conference is known for its intimacy, in-depth treatment of topics and profound discussions. The conference offerings are based on the idea that farmers […]

    Free – $80

  • Decolonization Training for Farmers

    Online

    This is a 3 day training (December 6, 8 and 10 from 9 am - 12 pm each day) led by Wabanaki REACH for farmers. This training is offered on a sliding scale from $0-$50, with a suggested registration fee of $30. The training will cover past and current experiences of Wabanaki tribal communities, explorations […]

    Free – $50

  • Lessons From the Pandemic: Maine’s local food system during Covid 19

    Online

    What lessons can we learn from the pandemic that will help us better support Maine’s farmers and local food system?In 2021, CDI, CEI, MFT and MOFGA joined forces to survey how Maine’s food system is being impacted by COVID-19. While the pandemic is not yet over, and it’s too soon to draw conclusions about long-term […]

    Free

  • Producer Meeting: No-Till Production on Heavy Cover Crop Residue

    Online

    Ryan Fitzbeauchamp of Evening Song Farm in Shrewsbury, VT will share their farm's experience integrating high residue no-till production into their farm's four acres of cropped land. This approach has helped Evening Song Farm reduce risk of erosion, grow more high-residue cover crops, improve soil structure, and effectively manage annual weeds. Ryan will share a […]

    Free
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