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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and the National Agriculture Apprenticeship Learning Network for a virtual 5 part labor management series designed for farmers that employ workers or host apprentices. This series centers farm workers' stories and guides farm managers through crucial aspects of managing including communication, building inclusive workplace cultures, and empowering […]
Do you have any crop related or business and marketing questions? Would you like to hear more about MOFGA's educational programs? Stop on in any time between 9 am and 11 am to meet with one or more various Farmer Programs staff members. No pre-registration required: https://mofga.zoom.us/j/89582309633
