Calendar

The following is a list of events taking place around the country – and the world!

Most of the events are organized or co-sponsored by MOFGA but other events are listed as well.
Visit the MOFGA Events page. Interested in giving a workshop for MOFGA?
  • The Spiral of Transformative Change Series for Vermont & Maine Farmers: Understanding Structural Racism

    Online

    Join Tamiko Ambrose Murray (Ambrose Consulting) and Marisol Jimenez (Tepayac Consulting) to engage in a liberatory approach to racial equity.  This workshop series is designed to invite farmers to develop a foundational understanding of racial equity work; to strengthen their community engagement approaches; and to deepen their leadership practices to advance racial equity efforts. The […]

    Free
  • Spring Growth Conference— Day One

    Online

    MOFGA Spring Growth Conference—March 5-6, 2022Soil Health WorkshopMarch 5, 2022 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.,  online.This interactive workshop will support farmer decision making about soil health and nutrient management. Growers will learn step-by-step tools to easily understand and interpret soil tests, calculate nutrients, and build a soil amendment plan. Growers will also have the opportunity […]

    Free – $35
  • Spring Growth Conference— Day Two

    Hall Brook Farm 34 Berry Rd, Thorndike, ME, United States

    MOFGA Spring Growth Conference—March 5-6, 2022 Soil Health Workshop March 5, 2022 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.,  online. This interactive workshop will support farmer decision making about soil health and nutrient management. Growers will learn step-by-step tools to easily understand and interpret soil tests, calculate nutrients, and build a soil amendment plan. Growers will also […]

    Free – $35
  • The Spiral of Transformative Change Series for Vermont & Maine Farmers: Vermont Practical Application

    Online

    Join Tamiko Ambrose Murray (Ambrose Consulting) and Marisol Jimenez (Tepayac Consulting) to engage in a liberatory approach to racial equity.  This workshop series is designed to invite farmers to develop a foundational understanding of racial equity work; to strengthen their community engagement approaches; and to deepen their leadership practices to advance racial equity efforts. The […]

    Free
  • The Spiral of Transformative Change Series for Vermont & Maine Farmers: Maine Practical Application

    Online

    Join Tamiko Ambrose Murray (Ambrose Consulting) and Marisol Jimenez (Tepayac Consulting) to engage in a liberatory approach to racial equity.  This workshop series is designed to invite farmers to develop a foundational understanding of racial equity work; to strengthen their community engagement approaches; and to deepen their leadership practices to advance racial equity efforts. The […]

    Free
  • Intro to Crop Production on Zoom

    Online

    Join MOFGA’s Crop Specialist Caleb Goossen and a local organic crop farmer for an introductory workshop on organic crop farming principles. Goossen will cover theory and best practices for organic management of soils and crops, while the farmer will share a virtual farm tour to see things in action. Bring all your crop-farming questions! REGISTER HERE.MOFGA’s […]

    FREE
  • Intro to Livestock Handling

    Misty Brook Farm 156 Bog Rd., Albion, ME, United States

    Knowing proper handling and first-aid techniques can save lots of money and grief when raising livestock on your farm. Jacki Martinez Perkins, a long-time homesteader and MOFGA's dairy specialist, will demonstrate livestock handling with an interactive Q&A at Misty Brook Farm. Please wear footwear that can be bleached for biosecurity purposes. REGISTER HERE.MOFGA’s Farm Training Project […]

    FREE
  • Farmer to Farmer in the Field: Soil Moisture Monitoring

    South Paw Farm 355 Greeley Rd, Freedom

    Farmer to Farmer in the Field is a series of monthly free farmer-led, farm-based tours and education geared towards advanced and established farmers.Join us at South Paw Farm to discuss the practice and benefits of soil moisture monitoring. We will tour some fields and discuss how the South Paw crew have utilized this practice to […]

    FREE
  • Safe Labor Movement with Cynthia Flores

    Wolfe’s Neck Center 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport, Maine, United States

    This workshop will focus on body mechanics and movement patterns to help avoid potential work related musculoskeletal injuries while farming. We will discuss and practice ideal vs real, and ways to modify to get the work done safely and efficiently. After the workshop with Cynthia, there will be a tour of Wolfe Neck Center’s vegetable […]

    FREE
  • Herb Farming on Zoom

    Online

    Join Emily Springer from Meeting House Herb Farm and Herb Growers Collaborative for an introductory workshop on organic medicinal herb growing in the Northeast. Emily will cover herbs that grow well in the northeast, herbs that can improve soil health and compliment a vegetable crop plan, pricing and markets, drying room tips and safe processing. […]

    FREE
  • Soil Health on Leased Land

    Sound Pine Farm 53 Pennellville Rd, Brunswick, United States

    Join the farmers of Sound Pine Farm and MOFGA’s Crop Specialist, Caleb Goossen, for a tour focused on how to use soil health practices for crop production on leased land. Sound Pine Farm is a diversified vegetable farm offering a free choice CSA to the greater Brunswick area. REGISTER HERE.MOFGA’s Farm Training Project (FTP) workshops […]

    FREE
  • Farmer to Farmer in the Field: Family and Farming

    Calyx Farm 133 North Main Street, Morrill

    Join us at Calyx Farm for pizza, childcare and a farmer-led conversation about farming while raising a family! Come connect on a variety of topics from tactics, failures and resiliency. Please pre-register for this session so we can provide adequate food and fulfill childcare needs.REGISTER HERE.Farmer to Farmer in the Field is a series of […]

    FREE
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