Join herbalist, farmer, and author Kathi Langelier for a guided tour of Herbal Revolution’s certified organic herb farm in Union, Maine. With over 30 years of experience, Kathi will share insights into cultivating medicinal herbs and running a value- added herbal products business. Come walk the farm and learn the ins and outs of running […]
Join Maine Grain Alliance's Director of Heritage Seed Restoration, Richard Roberts, for a winter grain planting demonstration on September 4! This workshop is an excellent hands-on opportunity for established and/or transitioning organic grain growers of any scale.REGISTER HERE.NOTE: Exact date and field location (Skowhegan area) are subject to change based on weather conditions. Please register […]
The Common Ground Country Fair will be held at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine on September 19, 20, and 21, 2025. MOFGA’s annual celebration of rural living features 1000+ exhibitors and speakers, and emphasizes vibrant communities, sustainable living and local economies, while highlighting organic agriculture. Learn more here.Advance tickets are on sale […]
Join one of Maine's largest organic grain growers, Sean O'Donnell, for a farm tour and field day at Rusted Rooster Farm, featuring an in-depth discussion on grain growing, post-harvest handling, and a (weather-dependent) oat harvest demonstration!REGISTER HERE.
Join us for a farm field day at Sasanoa Brewing – Maine's only certified organic brewery! This event will feature a tour of Sasanoa's brewing operation with owner Kyle DePietro, alongside Seth Kroeck of Crystal Spring Farm and Ian Gerring of Blue Ox Malthouse. They will share insights on growing, sourcing, and brewing with organic […]
Join us for our three-part, online series: Starting Your Farm.First in the series is Accessing Resources. If you are interested in starting a farm, it is never too soon to consider your options of how to access land and capital resources. Join Maine’s Field Agent for Land For Good and Bo Dennis, MOFGA’s beginning farmer […]
This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Join us for a webinar exploring three essential pillars of running a successful native plant nursery: passion, patience, and product. We’ll dive into the practical, logistical, and personal aspects of starting and sustaining a nursery business, including day to day operations. Whether you’re just […]
This event is hosted by the Maine Tasting Center. Join Waldoberry Farm, a local farm specializing in aronia berries and other unique fruits, for a deep dive into one of Maine’s most underappreciated superfruits! If you’ve never heard of aronia, you’re not alone—this class will introduce you to its history, flavor, and potential health benefits, all […]
Join us for our three-part, online series: Starting Your Farm.Next in the series is Selecting Enterprises. Once you have begun to explore your options for starting a farm, it is important to consider what you plan to grow and sell. Join Nicolas Lindholm, MOFGA’s business and marketing specialist, for an interactive workshop on enterprise selection […]
This by-donation event and will take place at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity, ME with a mix of outdoor and indoor activities. Join MOFGA for a celebration of apples and the fall harvest! This event's mainstay is the apple, and the fruit is central among many of our vendors, workshops, and activities.This family-friendly event […]
Join us for our three-part, online series: Starting Your Farm.The final part of our series is Planning for Your First Year in Production. Designed for participants who have attended session one and two, this workshop will cover how to create a production plan for your first year. This interactive workshop will guide you through the […]
Join us for a three-day workshop that will bring you through the process of slaughtering and butchering a pig, so that you can do so confidently, humanely, and safely with pigs at home or on-farm. On Day 1, participants will learn from Jason Tessier, of Tessiers Farm. Jason will offer an introduction to the process of pig […]
