Farmers’ Market Vendor 101
Seacoast Eat Local Office at Emerson House 4 Captain Smith Emerson Rd, Lee, New HampshireLEARN MORE.
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Farmer to Farmer Conference
Sugarloaf Resort 5092 Sugarloaf Access Rd., Carrabassett Valley, MaineMOFGA’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 learn best from their peers and other practitioners. Conference speakers include prominent and accessible university faculty, extension educators and other agricultural professionals. Our unique workshop session format presents talks […]
Free – $291
Kitchen Licensing
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesAt MOFGA’s Common Ground Educations Center, Unity, Maine. (Snow date: December 14.)This event is priced on a sliding scale from $35-$75. Lunch is included. Please pay what works best for you.Our Kitchen Licensing workshop is back & in person! This workshop is designed for farmers and aspiring small business operators interested in food processing for […]
$35 – $75
MOFGA at the 2024 Agricultural Trades Show
The Augusta Civic Center 76 Community Drive, Augusta, ME, United StatesThe State of Maine Agricultural Trades Show is sponsored by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. It takes place every January and is a place for farm, agricultural and related sectors to network and connect around business needs and trends. Producers and consumers alike visit this three day show to get professional expertise, learn […]
Recordkeeping and Farm Planning with Dan Brisebois
OnlineJoin Dan Brisebois for a Zoom based talk on farm recordkeeping. Brisebois will discuss setting up systems for harvest, planting, and sales records and how to connect these records to achieve your farm goals. Brisebois is one of the farmers at Tourne-Sol Cooperative Farm, host of the Seed Growers Podcast, and helps farmers navigate spreadsheets […]
Free – $15
Climate Cafe Series
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesChildcare 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 peer connections at […]
Alternative Employee Benefits
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States +1 moreSnow 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, MESnow 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
Dairy Farm Labor Models
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesRelying on unpaid or family labor on dairy farms is not a sustainable option in our rapidly changing job market. In the second installment of our three part dairy labor management series, we will hear from the farmers about what has worked on their farms and what they have done differently. The farmers will do their […]
FREE
Small “Backyard” Farm Workshop
China Town OfficeThe 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
OnlineThis 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
Rediscovering Maslins for Sustainable Farming
Kennebec Valley Community College 677 Skowhegan Road, Hinckley, MaineIn the regions where cereal grains originate, you’d be hard-pressed to find wild wheat without barley growing alongside it. This is hardly surprising — grain mixtures (i.e. maslins) can use resources more efficiently, better tolerate changing climates, and minimize the impact of pests or pathogens.For grain farmers wishing to transition to organic practices but unable […]
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