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  • Low Intervention Fruit Tree Care

    Online

    *This event has been cancelled due to extenuating circumstances. For a previous iteration of this webinar on MOFGA's YouTube channel, click here.Questions? Concatct [email protected]

    Free – $25

  • Open-to-all Chainsaw Safety Training

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    Learn safe chainsaw operation in these one-and-a-half-day courses. We’ll cover personal protective equipment (PPE) and chainsaw selection, and practice safe handling and open-face bore cutting techniques with instructor supervision. Designed for beginners.REGISTER HERELearn more about MOFGA's chainsaw courses here!$240 general admission and $190 for MOFGA and Midcoast Conservancy members.Questions? Email [email protected]

    $190 – $240

  • Backyard Chickens Workshop

    Albion

    Are you finally getting that backyard chicken flock you've long dreamed of? Join us for this introductory workshop on keeping backyard chickens, with MOFGA's Organic Dairy & Livestock Specialist, Jacki Martinez Perkins. This workshop will cover topics such as: the basics of chicken care over the seasons; site preparation; and troubleshooting common issues. Participants will […]

    Free – $25

  • Building a Backyard Oven

    Patch Farm Denmark, ME

    *This sliding scale registration is designed to make attendance as accessible as possible to people with different financial resources, while also ensuring that costs are covered. The recommended price is $190 for MOFGA members; $210 for non-members. Registration is free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members and those enrolled in the […]

    $150 – $250
  • Beekeeping Through the Seasons

    Beekeeping Through the Seasons

    Online

    *This is the fourth in a series of 9 classes. Registration price covers the whole series. **Registration is free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members and participants in the MOFGA Journeyperson Program. Join Master Beekeeper Karen Thurlow for our first-ever foray into beekeeping through the seasons. From getting hives going in […]

    $100 – $275

  • Farm & Homestead Day 2024

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    Join us for this free, hands-on, skill-sharing event! All ages are invited to MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity for a day of fun and learning focused on sustainable living skills. Come prepared to roll up your sleeves and dig in! Click here for more info. To see the draft schedule, click here.

    Free

  • Gather & Grow Tour: Moorit Hill Farm & Fiber

    Moorit Hill Farm Troy, ME, United States

    Solar-powered Moorit Hill Farm & Fiber is home to a small-scale fiber mill, a flock of Icelandic sheep, gorgeous pasture, laying hens, and two adorable livestock guardian dogs. Owners/operators Elizabeth and Josh started Moorit Hill with just 4 sheep in 2017, and have continued to expand their flock, as well as their sustainable agriculture and fiber […]

    Free
  • Beekeeping Through the Seasons

    Beekeeping Through the Seasons

    Online

    *This is the fifth in a series of 9 classes. Registration price covers the whole series. **Registration is free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members and participants in the MOFGA Journeyperson Program. Join Master Beekeeper Karen Thurlow for our first-ever foray into beekeeping through the seasons. From getting hives going in […]

    $100 – $275

  • Poultry Processing Workshop

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    *Registration is free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members, as well as members of the MOFGA Journeyperson program.Join Jacki Martinez Perkins, MOFGA’s Dairy & Livestock Specialist, to learn how to safely and humanely process chickens at the home or small farm scale. In this hands-on workshop, participants will be involved in each […]

    $70 – $90

  • Logging with Farm Tractors & Forestry Winches

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    Learn the basic skills needed to safely use a winch-equipped farm tractor in the woods. This beginner-level course will cover basic tractor and winch operation, building hitches, skid trail layout, landing management and techniques to limit residual stand damage. The course will not include hands-on tree felling instruction. REGISTER HERE *This sliding scale registration is […]

    $50 – $100

  • Build an Outdoor Oven

    Nurture Through Nature 77 Warren Rd, Denmark, ME

    Join Nurture Through Nature for a fun-filled day of learning how to build your very own backyard oven! Get your hands dirty as you work alongside experienced instructors to create a beautiful and functional oven that you can use to bake delicious pizzas, bread, and more. This hands-on workshop will teach you the ins and outs of […]

    $145 – $175

  • Gather & Grow Tour: Off-Grid Homestead

    Homestead in Surry, ME Surry, ME

    NEW DATE! Our August 9 tour has been rescheduled to August 16 due to rain.  Come visit (or re-visit) Alice's off-grid, low-key homestead, featuring a tiny cabin and gorgeous gardens. Ask questions about living small, keeping things simple, and adapting to changing life circumstances and visions over time. Alice held a "beginner homestead" Gather & Grow tour […]

    Free

  • Growing Nursery Stock

    North Branch Farm 122 Stream Rd, Monroe, Maine

    *Free for Journeyperson program participants and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). Scholarship application for anyone interested is available here. This workshop is an introduction to the practices involved in growing nursery stock, like apple and other fruit seedling trees. The focus will be on bud grafting, which involves grafting a growth bud onto rootstock in […]

    $30 – $60

  • Natural Dyeing: Forest & Field

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    *This event is free for participants in MOFGA's Journeyperson program, as well as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members.Learn to dye fabrics with  locally foraged plant materials in this introductory natural dyeing workshop, open to new and experienced dyers alike. Participants will tie-dye cotton bandanas with goldenrod and experiment with wool yarn […]

    $50 – $80

  • Backyard Sheep Workshop

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

    If you're planning to welcome a small group of into your life, you'll want to be prepared! Join us for this introductory workshop on small-scale shepherding, with MOFGA’s Organic Dairy & Livestock Specialist, Jacki Martinez Perkins. This hands-on workshop will cover topics such as: ensuring appropriate space and resources for your flock; grazing; herding; seasonal care tasks; troubleshooting […]

    Free – $25

  • Sustainable Forest Foraging

    Join the Low-Impact Forestry program as we learn from Sarah Robinson from Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District and Dustin Small from Bissel Brothers Three Rivers about identifying and sustainably harvesting forest foods. Together, they will teach us about common edible plants found in Maine's forests - right here in Unity at the MOFGA campus.Please bring […]

    $30 – $60
  • Beekeeping Through the Seasons

    Beekeeping Through the Seasons

    Online

    *This is the sixth in a series of 9 classes. Registration price covers the whole series. **Registration is free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members and participants in the MOFGA Journeyperson Program. Join Master Beekeeper Karen Thurlow for our first-ever foray into beekeeping through the seasons. From getting hives going in […]

    $100 – $275

  • Gather & Grow Tour: Alan Day Community Garden

    Alan Day Community Garden Norway, ME

    Alan Day Community Garden (ADCG) is home to bountiful veggie gardens, tended to by community members, as well as to a community food forest project. At 1 pm, join Scott Vlaun from the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy in Norway for a tour of ADCG, with a specific focus on the food forest. Learn about the […]

    Free

  • Gather & Grow Tour: Fruit, Nuts, & Topiary for Homesteaders

    Mt. Vernon Homestead Mt. Vernon, ME

    Visit a sweet homestead boasting food forest-inspired fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, and topiary in Mt. Vernon, Maine. Greg and Debbie grow cherries, mulberries, apples, elderberries, chestnuts,  hazelnuts, and more. This is a perfect opportunity for those interested in homesteading, having fun with topiary, propagating trees, and/or cultivating fruits and nuts -- especially those less commonly grown in Maine. Learn about Greg's transition […]

    Free

  • Ecology of Grief: Mourning and Celebrating Changing Forests

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    This event has been cancelled due to low registration.Join MOFGA as we are guided by Elizabeth Grey and Alice Hotopp through a morning exploration of the Ecology of Grief.Ecological grief is the sense of loss that accompanies bearing witness to the changing landscape as a result of climate change and environmental destruction. As a landowner, the […]

    $50 – $125

  • Gather & Grow Tour: Urban Gardening with Sustainable Tech

    Homestead in Cumberland County

    Please join us to tour a small hobby urban garden. We'll explore a number of ongoing experiments as well as tried and true techniques. Expect to chat about vertical systems, year-round growing, biochar, earthen flooring and automating rain barrels as well as espaliers, edibles and native mixes. We will explain our adapted greenhouse and adapted […]

    Free

  • Gardening Q&A

    Online

    We hope you'll join us for our next Gardening Q&A!  Whether you've been gardening for decades or you're daydreaming about starting your first garden this year (or somewhere in between), these informal Zoom conversations are a chance to discuss whatever gardening topics are on your mind.  Bring your questions for a casual conversation and a […]

    Free

  • Native Plants for Attracting Pollinators

    Online

    Learn about native plants that will help pollinators feel at home in your garden, via this weeknight webinar with Ivonne Vazquez of Bas Rouge Farm & Forge. Participants will learn about plants native to their region in Maine; how gardeners can attract pollinator species by stewarding native plants; and get tips on some native plants that would be […]

    Free – $25
  • Beekeeping Through the Seasons

    Beekeeping Through the Seasons

    Online

    *This is the seventh in a series of 9 classes. Registration price covers the whole series. **Registration is free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members and participants in the MOFGA Journeyperson Program. Join Master Beekeeper Karen Thurlow for our first-ever foray into beekeeping through the seasons. From getting hives going in […]

    $100 – $275

  • The Common Ground Country Fair

    Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association 294 Crosby Brook Rd., Unity, ME, United States

    The Common Ground Country Fair will be held at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine on September 20, 21, and 22, 2024. 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 […]

    $12 – $20

  • Introduction to Bandsaw Milling

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    *Registration is free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members and MOFGA Journeypersons.Join professional sawyer Nick Zandstra for a hands-on opportunity to learn about portable bandsaw mills. The course will cover basic mill operation, mill yard layout and techniques to maximize lumber quality while milling logs harvested from the MOFGA woodlot. Please […]

    $50 – $100

  • Baking in a Wood-Fired Outdoor Oven

    *This event has been moved from its previously scheduled date, June 14.Learn the art of baking in a cob oven at beautiful Morning Glory Farm in Bethel, Maine! Wood fired earth ovens make it possible to bake incredible crusty breads and pizzas outdoors at home. In this one day workshop you will learn to bake using […]

    $80 – $140

  • Plantas Nativas para Atraer Polinizadores

    Online

    Aprenda sobre las plantas nativas que ayudarán a los polinizadores en su jardín, en este seminario web entre semana con Ivonne Vazquez de Bas Rouge Farm & Forge. Participantes aprenderán sobre plantas nativas de su región en Maine y cómo los jardineros pueden atraer especies polinizadoras cuidando las plantas nativas. También, obtenga consejos sobre algunas […]

    Free – $25

  • Extender la Temporada: Jardinería en el Invierno

    Online

    Esta clase ha sido cancelada debido a circunstancias atenuantes. Si quieren recursos de este tema, pueden enviar un correo electrónico a [email protected]. ¿Quieres crecer más verduras durante los meses fríos? Participe en este webinar sobre extendiendo la temporada de jardinería. Con Ivonne Vazquez de Bas Rouge Farm & Forge, aprenderan acerca de usar cubierta de fila; […]

    Free – $25

  • Jam-Making Workshop: Fruit + Hot Pepper Jams

    Fork Food Lab 97 Darling Ave, South Portland, ME

    Learn to preserve the bounty and bold flavors of summer by mixing fruit and peppers in your jams in this early fall workshop. Participants will learn the basics of making delicious jams -- including safe and sanitary jarring practices -- and work together on making fruit + hot pepper jams to take home. Each participant will walk […]

    $35 – $65

  • The Art of Blending Tea

    The Ecology School Saco, ME

    *Registration for this workshop is full. To join the waitlist, please email [email protected] Emily Springer of Meeting House Farm – a MOFGA-certified organic herb farm in Scarborough, Maine – to learn about the history and art of blending tea/tisane. Meeting House Farm grows organic herbs for Infusion Herb Co., a local producer of organic herbal products.Using locally-sourced herbs, […]

    $45 – $65
  • Beekeeping Through the Seasons

    Beekeeping Through the Seasons

    Online

    *This is the eighth in a series of 9 classes. Registration price covers the whole series.**Registration is free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members and participants in the MOFGA Journeyperson Program.Join Master Beekeeper Karen Thurlow for our first-ever foray into beekeeping through the seasons. From getting hives going in March to […]

    $100 – $275

  • Garden Clean-up Webinar

    Online

    As the growing season comes to a close, spend an evening with Ivonne Vazquez of Bas Rouge Farm & Forge for this webinar on garden clean-up. Participants will receive guidance on how to clean up their gardens, while accounting for aesthetics, sustainability, and next year's growth. This webinar will include a Q&A section.This webinar will be recorded; and the […]

    Free – $25

  • Fermentation: Kimchi, Kraut, & Takuan

    Fork Food Lab 97 Darling Ave, South Portland, ME

    Have fun with fermenting in this hands-on workshop, wherein participants will turn the season's harvest into delicious kimchi, kraut, and takuan. Instructor Rich Lee of Tendersoles Farm will teach participants about these particular types of ferments; guide participants through collaboratively making kimchi, kraut, and takuan; and discuss the various steps in the fermentation process. Participants will walk away […]

    $50 – $80

  • Great Maine Apple Day

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    This event will take place at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity, ME with a mix of outdoor and indoor activities. Donations gratefully accepted at the door to support this and other MOFGA programming.Fall fruit season is here! Join us at MOFGA for a celebration of apples & other delicious tree fruit!The day’s offerings […]

    Free

  • Forest Stream Crossings & Restoration

    Gorman Chairback Lodge & Nearby Stream Crossings 1 Chairback Road T7 R9, Greenville, ME

    Join MOFGA's Low-Impact Forestry program for a visit to Appalachian Mountain Club's (AMC) land near Katahdin Iron Works for a chance to learn about their stream restoration work. We will hear from their foresters as well as scientists from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The workshop will begin with indoor presentations […]

    $10 – $40

  • Open-to-all Chainsaw Safety Training

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    Learn safe chainsaw operation in these one-and-a-half-day courses. We’ll cover personal protective equipment (PPE) and chainsaw selection, and practice safe handling and open-face bore cutting techniques with instructor supervision. Designed for beginners. REGISTER HERE Registration is $240 general admission and $190 for MOFGA and Midcoast Conservancy members. Learn more about MOFGA's chainsaw courses on our […]

    $190 – $240

  • Blending Medicinal Herb Tisanes

    The Ecology School Saco, ME

    In this follow-up to The Art of Blending Tea on October 9, participants will learn about blending teas/tisanes for medicinal purposes. Learn from Emily Springer of Meeting House Farm – a MOFGA certified organic farm in Scarborough, Maine. Meeting House Farm grows organic herbs for Infusion Herb Co., a local producer of organic herbal products. This class will focus on the medicinal […]

    $35 – $55
  • Beekeeping Through the Seasons

    Beekeeping Through the Seasons

    Online

    *This is the final class in a series of 9 classes. Registration price covers the whole series.Join Master Beekeeper Karen Thurlow for our first-ever foray into beekeeping through the seasons. From getting hives going in March to feeding and putting them to rest in November: this series will trace the shifting activities, challenges, and hive […]

    $100 – $275

  • Seeds for a Decolonial Botany

    Online

    What does it mean to practice biology as a feminist? To grapple with the colonial and racist histories of modern plant sciences? To move toward a feminist, decolonial botany? Explore these questions with Dr. Banu Subramaniam: Luella LaMer Professor of Women's and Gender Studies at Wellesley College, plant evolutionary biologist, and author of Botany of Empire: Plant Worlds and […]

    $5 – $20

  • Community Development Financial Institutions for Food & Land Projects: What & Why

    Online

    Access to funding is so often a barrier for individuals and communities looking to start food and land-based projects. Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are banks and credit unions that specifically focus on making financial resources more accessible to marginalized communities, who are typically excluded from the financial system. CDFIs are commonly used to fund […]

    Free – $25

  • White Pine Salve-Making

    The Ecology School Saco, ME

    Learn to sustainably forage white pine needles, and to make salve with your harvest in this evening workshop led by Emily Springer of Meeting House Farm, and organized by The Ecology School & MOFGA.The class will focus on the herbal benefits of white pine for skin, as well as how to make a salve from infused white pine oil. […]

    $35 – $55

  • Kitchen Licensing Workshop

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    *The snow date for this event is December 13.Join MOFGA for our annual Kitchen Licensing Workshop!This in-person workshop is designed for farmers, homesteaders, and aspiring small business owners interested in producing value-added food products (e.g. cheese,  ice cream, baked goods, preserves, ferments) to sell for retail in Maine. Participants will learn about the process of […]

    $40 – $80

  • How to Use Community Development Financial Institutions for Food & Land Projects

    Online

    Access to funding is so often a barrier for individuals and communities looking to start food and land-based projects. Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are banks and credit unions that specifically focus on making financial resources more accessible to marginalized communities, who are typically excluded from the financial system. CDFIs are commonly used to fund […]

    Free – $25

  • MOFGA Day at the Agricultural Tradeshow

    The Maine Agricultural Trades Show 76 Community Dr, Augusta, ME, United States

    Get in touch with MOFGA at the 2025 Agricultural Trades Show! Join us for the following slate of events: 9-10 a.m. — Coffee Hour Crop Conversation Caleb Goossen, MOFGA Crop Specialist; Jason Lilley, University of Maine Extension; and others Join extension, technical assistance providers, and your peers for a round table discussion on vegetable production. […]

    Free

  • Environmental Ethics in Running a Logging Business

    Online

    Join us for a discussion with Katrina Amaral of Timberdoodle Farm to learn about logging for long-term sustainable land management while farming, what to consider for stand health and diversity, and Timberdoodle's environmental ethic.REGISTER HERETimberdoodle Farm is a specialty logging & sawmill business based in Strafford, New Hampshire. Owners Miles and Katrina Amaral began custom […]

    Free – $20

  • Backyard Maple Syrup Production Webinar

    Online

    This event has been rescheduled to January 16. Join University of Maine Extension Maple Industry Educator, Jason Lilley, to learn everything you need to know about making your own maple syrup. We'll discuss identifying and tapping trees, collecting and boiling sap, as well as filtering, grading, and canning syrup. Jason will focus on homestead-scale systems […]

    Free – $15

  • Miso-Making Workshop

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    *Please note that in case of severe winter weather, this event will be held on January 26 at 1 pm.Join Nicholas Repenning of go-en fermented foods for a miso-making workshop. This hands-on workshop will include a discussion about miso and its uses, as well as the history and cultural significance of this traditional fermented food […]

    $45 – $75

  • Beekeeping for Beginners

    Online

    *This is a 3 part webinar series with sessions taking place on: January 18, January 19, & January 25 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. All sessions will be recorded & the recordings shared with registrants.  We will reserve January 26 as a snow date in case of power or internet outages.  About the class: There are […]

    $45 – $105

  • Beekeeping for Beginners — Part 2

    Online

    *This is a 3 part webinar series with sessions taking place on: January 18, January 19, & January 25 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. All sessions will be recorded & the recordings shared with registrants.  We will reserve January 26 as a snow date in case of power or internet outages. About the class:There are so many […]

    $45 – $105

  • Beekeeping for Beginners — Part 3

    Online

    *This is a 3 part webinar series with sessions taking place on: January 18, January 19, & January 25 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. All sessions will be recorded & the recordings shared with registrants.  We will reserve January 26 as a snow date in case of power or internet outages. About the class:There are so many […]

    $45 – $105

  • Gardening in Climate Change: Foundations for Garden Design in Maine’s Changing Climate

    Online

    Are you curious about adapting your garden to the changing climate? Learn about how climate change affects how we grow in Maine, and how gardeners can adapt their gardening practices to mitigate the effects of climate change on their harvest while supporting their local ecosystem. In this webinar, Sean Birkel, Maine State Climatologist and Research […]

    Free – $20

  • Stewarding Your Land to Support Forest Pollinators

    Online

    Did you know that there are over 4,000 different wild bee species in the US? We usually think of wild pollinating bees in our gardens and meadows, but many of our wild bee species also rely on forest habitats for part of their life cycle. For example, some are specialized to only collect pollen and […]

    Free – $15

  • Gardening Q&A

    Online

    We hope you'll join us for our first Gardening Q&A of 2025! Whether you've been gardening for decades or you're daydreaming about starting your first garden this year (or somewhere in between), these informal Zoom conversations are a chance to discuss whatever gardening topics are on your mind. Bring your questions for a casual conversation and […]

    Free

  • Adaptation in Action: Climate Adaptation Planning

    Aldermere Farm Welcome Center 20 Russell Ave, Rockport, Maine

    This event is hosted by UMaine Cooperative Extension. Concerned about how a more extreme climate is impacting your farm or landscape?  Too much or too little water? Concerned about soil erosion, wind impacts or shifting seasons? Come learn about Climate Adaptation Planning as a tool to assess risks and identify solutions to increase resilience and […]

    $25

  • Pruning Workshop

    Multiple Locations

    *In the event of severe weather, the event will take place on Sunday, March 9 at 10 am.Learn to prune fruit trees to encourage vigorous growth, heavy fruit set and quality fruit yield. Fruit tree experts will offer hands-on pruning experience. Collection of scion wood and storage will also be discussed. This workshop is directed […]

    $30 – $60

  • Tapping into Maples: Educational Sugarhouse and Sugarbush Tours at the MOFGA Fairgrounds

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    Join us for a fun, educational afternoon celebrating the sweet Maine tradition of maple syrup production! Whether you’re an experienced sugarer or a maple novice, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore MOFGA's beautiful sugarbush, watch the sugaring process, and learn winter tree identification, all while enjoying hot drinks and the warmth of a crackling outdoor […]

    Free

  • Adaptation in Action: Climate Smart Ecological Designs for Farms

    Aldermere Farm Welcome Center 20 Russell Ave, Rockport, Maine

    This event is hosted by UMaine Cooperative Extension. Ecological Design is a helpful tool for implementing a Climate Adaptation Plan. In this workshop Jesse Watson from Maine Ecological Design School will introduce the Ecological Design process and principles that go into this type of planning process.  Some considerations include: categories of land use; reading the landscape, […]

    $25

  • Gardening in Climate Change: Veggie & Fruit Crops

    Online

    Are you curious about adapting your garden to the changing climate? In this webinar, learn some key climate adaptation strategies for gardeners that will help you grow successful veggie and fruit crops while supporting your local ecosystem. Meg Mitchell, MOFGA's Climate Smart and Organic Transition Specialist, and C.J. Walke, MOFGA's Orchard Program Manager, will offer their […]

    Free – $20

  • Bringing Back an Old Orchard

    Multiple Locations

    *In the event of snow or severe rain, the event will take place on Sunday, March 23 at 10 am.Are there old, overgrown fruit trees on or near your property? Don’t give up on them! Join us for this pruning workshop focused on renovating mature or neglected fruit trees.This workshop is appropriate for those who […]

    $30 – $60

  • Climate Smart Soil Management Workshop: Conserving Natural Resources through Accurate Fertility Management

    Aldermere Farm Welcome Center 20 Russell Ave, Rockport, Maine

    This event is hosted by UMaine Cooperative Extension. Soil fertility is subject to change over the course of the growing season and requires active management. A good fertility management program helps to ensure that commercial crop and forage production is efficient, as well as economically and environmentally sustainable. In recent years, extreme weather events characterized by […]

    $25

  • Hoof Health and Maintenance

    Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association 294 Crosby Brook Rd., Unity, ME, United States

    Do you have farm animals? Do they have hooves? Do they get their hooves trimmed? Why not?Overlooking the hoof health of our farm animals has economic and welfare consequences. While it can be a valid choice to hire someone to maintain the integrity of hooves on our farms and homesteads, as caretakers we are obligated […]

    $60

  • Grow Your Own Organic Garden

    About the class:Grow Your Own Organic Garden covers all the basics of organic gardening — such as supporting soil and plant health, starting seeds indoors and outdoors, interplanting, pest management, watering, and harvesting. Participants will have plenty of time to ask questions and connect with one another about shared experiences in their gardening journeys so […]

    Prices vary by location

  • Climate Disaster Relief Cafe

    Rockweed Community Center 156 High Street, Belfast, Maine

    Join MOFGA and American Farmland Trust for climate disaster relief focused conversation and listening session for farmers and agricultural service providers. Were you impacted by the December 2024 storm? A flooding event? Concerned about how climate-driven events might impact your farm in the future? We want to hear what you think robust disaster relief programs […]

  • Pruning Berry Bushes

    North Branch Farm 122 Stream Rd, Monroe, Maine

    *This event has been rescheduled from March 29 to April 5 due to inclement weather.Learn to prune berry bushes to encourage plant health, vigorous growth, and high fruit yield. Seth Yentes, co-owner and operator of North Branch Farm, will offer guidance on pruning techniques and safety, as well as hands-on pruning experience via some of […]

    $30 – $60

  • Bringing Back an Old Orchard

    Multiple Locations

    *This event has been rescheduled from March 29 to April 5 due to inclement weather.Are there old, overgrown fruit trees on or near your property? Don’t give up on them! Join us for this pruning workshop focused on renovating mature or neglected fruit trees.This workshop is appropriate for those who have not pruned fruit trees […]

    $30 – $60

  • Seed Swap & Scion Exchange

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    *Postponed to April 6 due to inclement weather forecast*Kick off the growing season at this free, annual event!Gardeners and orchardists are invited to bring their seeds, scionwood (fruit tree wood for propagating fruit trees), and plants to share. You don't need to bring anything in order to participate! There is always an abundance of seeds […]

    Free

  • Parasite Fecal Monitoring for “Backyard” Livestock

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    Learn how to support your livestock animals’ health by examining their fecal samples for parasites and general markers of gut health. Fecal monitoring is one important way to measure the well-being of your animals, and some fecal monitoring can be done at home with the right knowledge and equipment. In this class, Jacki Martinez Perkins, […]

    Free – $20

  • Bench Grafting Workshop

    Morning Glory Farm 343 Flat Rd, Bethel, ME, United States

    *In the event of severe weather, this workshop will be held on April 20 at 10 am.Sold Out - to be added to the waitlist, email [email protected] how to reproduce your favorite apple tree varieties through bench grafting — the practice of grafting fruit tree scionwood onto rootstock — in this beginner-level workshop. Bench grafting is […]

    $50 – $80

  • Grow Your Own Organic Garden

    Kennebec Neighbors Adult Ed Gardiner, ME

    *This event has been cancelled due to low registration. If you would like to take the class at the Augusta location on April 30, click here.About the class:Grow Your Own Organic Garden covers all the basics of organic gardening — such as supporting soil and plant health, starting seeds indoors and outdoors, interplanting, pest management, […]

    $10

  • Gardening in Climate Change: Native Plants, Trees, & Ornamentals

    Online

    Are you curious about adapting your garden to the changing climate?In this webinar, learn some key climate adaptation strategies for gardeners to help your native plants and ornamentals thrive; as well as how what you choose to grow can support your local ecosystem and preservation efforts amid climate change. Learn from Emily Baisden, Wild Seed […]

    Free – $20

  • Adaptation in Action: Pond Construction and Maintenance in a Changing Climate

    Brodis Blueberries 87 Jones Hill Rd, Hope, Maine

    This event is hosted by UMaine Cooperative Extension.  Ponds are a key nature-based tool for tackling challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and water scarcity. In this workshop, participants learn how to build and maintain a pond to enhance their landscape, increase biodiversity, maximize wildlife habitat, and help reach water management goals in a […]

    $25

  • Grow Your Own Organic Garden

    Augusta Adult & Community Education Augusta, ME

    About the class:Grow Your Own Organic Garden covers all the basics of organic gardening — such as supporting soil and plant health, starting seeds indoors and outdoors, interplanting, pest management, watering, and harvesting. Participants will have plenty of time to ask questions and connect with one another about shared experiences in their gardening journeys so […]

    $5

  • Gardening Q&A

    Online

    Say hello to May, and the growing season, during MOFGA's Gardening Q&A. Whether you've been gardening for decades or you're daydreaming about starting your first garden this year (or somewhere in between), these informal Zoom conversations are a chance to discuss whatever gardening topics are on your mind. Bring your questions for a casual conversation and […]

    Free

  • Mushroom Log Inoculation

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    Mushrooms are a delicious addition to almost any garden, homestead, woodlot, or farm. In this introductory workshop, learn how to select mushroom logs and varieties, with a specific focus on shiitakes; design an appropriate site for growing shiitakes outdoors; and practice inoculating logs. Participants will be able to bring home an inoculated shiitake log, which […]

    $50 – $80

  • Intro to Sugarbush Management

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    Join us for a deep dive into sugarbush management! This crash course will cover an overview of maple in Maine, habitat assessment (including Bird Friendly Maple! and invasive plants), production, and financial incentives. You'll leave this workshop with resources and knowledge to increase the biodiversity of your sugarbush while accessing financial resources (including NRCS), forestry technical assistance, and a couple different certifications. This […]

    Free – $25

  • Open-to-all Chainsaw Safety Training

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    Learn safe chainsaw operation in these one-and-a-half-day courses. We’ll cover personal protective equipment (PPE) and chainsaw selection, and practice safe handling and open-face bore cutting techniques with instructor supervision. Designed for beginners.Day 1 of this course will run 10am - 4pm, and Day 2 will run 8am - 4pm.REGISTER HERELearn more about MOFGA's chainsaw courses […]

    $190 – $240

  • Gardening in Climate Change: Pests & Diseases Q&A

    Online

    How does climate change affect pests and diseases that gardeners may contend with? And what are some best practices for organic, sustainable, and ethical management of said pests and diseases? Bring your questions, and hear from two experts -- Mariam Taleb and Caleb Goossen -- in this Q&A. This webinar will be recorded, and the recording will be […]

    Free – $20

  • Blossom Tour in the Maine Heritage Orchard

    Maine Heritage Orchard 85 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    Nestled on the serene grounds of MOFGA’s campus in Unity, Maine, the Maine Heritage Orchard has blossomed over the past decade, into a monument of environmental stewardship and agricultural heritage. As it marks its 10th anniversary, the orchard is a testament to community collaboration and educational innovation, showcasing nearly 400 varieties of historic apples and […]

    Free

  • Beginner Chainsaw Safety with Femmes & Friends

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    Learn safe chainsaw operation in these one-and-a-half-day courses. We’ll cover personal protective equipment (PPE) and chainsaw selection, and practice safe handling and open-face bore cutting techniques with instructor supervision. Designed and structured to create a welcoming learning environment for beginner-level chainsaw users who can relate to the experiences of women in the woods or feel safest […]

    $190 – $240

  • Farm & Homestead Day 2025

    Farm & Homestead Day at MOFGA is a free, annual, volunteer-run event. The day's activities center around sustainable living and consist of delicious food and opportunities to learn new skills through hands-on workshops for people of all ages. To learn more, visit the event's main page here.What to bring:We are striving for a zero waste event. […]

    Free

  • Fruit in the City: Growing an Urban Orchard

    Mt. Joy Orchard Portland, ME

    This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.Come tour the beautiful Mt Joy Community Orchard, and learn about growing fruit trees in urban areas. This tour and workshop will be led by Aaron Parker, owner of Edgewood Nursery and a community leader at Mt Joy. We will discover the many resilient and […]

    Free

  • Grow Your Own Apothecary: In-Person

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    Join MOFGA and Emily Springer, of Meeting House Farm, for an early summer evening of learning about, and planting, medicinal herbs at MOFGA's Education Center in Unity.In this beginner-friendly class, participants will learn about 12 vital medicinal herbs that they can grow at home or in their community. Participants will also learn about herb garden […]

    $30 – $60

  • School Garden Summer Tours: BCOPE Alternative High School

    BCOPE Alternative High School Belfast, ME

    This event is hosted by the Maine School Garden Network.Join the Maine School Garden Network for a tour of the BCOPE Alternative High School garden! Learn about the work educators are doing to incorporate nature-based education into their curriculum via the garden. A picnic will follow the tour, and participants are encouraged to bring a […]

    Free

  • Gather & Grow Tour: Growing a School Garden

    Belfast Belfast, ME

    Spend a summer evening touring a vibrant school garden!At the Troy Howard Middle School Garden Project, students tend a 1/3 acre garden and a year-round greenhouse -- producing veggies, fruits, flowers, heirloom seed crops, and more. The garden provides both material sustenance and educational enrichment. Student-harvested produce -- over 1,500 pounds of it yearly -- goes […]

    Free

  • Gather & Grow Tour: Orono Community Giving Garden

    Orono Community Giving Garden

    Join us for a tour of the Orono Community Giving Garden! The Orono Community Giving Garden (OCGG) is a collaborative resource for people in the Orono area to share food they've grown, and to gather and learn from the process of gardening. The garden is tended to by volunteers, and it features a wide variety of veggies, fruits, and flowers that […]

    Free

  • Who’s Eating My Kale? A Summer Pest and Disease Tour

    Valley Street Community Garden 138 Valley Street, Portland, ME

    Are critters nibbling on your veggies? Are plants developing strange colors, or wilting unexpectedly? Join Cooperative Extension, Cultivating Community, and MOFGA for an interactive tour of the common pests and diseases that appear at the height of summer. We’ll search over fruits and under leaves to help growers increase their comfort with diagnosing what ails […]

    Free

  • Lunch-and-Discuss with Jessica J. Lee

    Online

    Join Wild Seed Project and MOFGA for a lunchtime webinar with Jessica J. Lee, environmental historian, writer, and author of Dispersals, among other works. In this webinar, Jessica will consider the core themes of her book Dispersals: On Plants, Borders, and Belonging, including ideas of kinship, language for native and invasive plants, and will explore the connections between cultural histories, personal histories, […]

    $5 – $25

  • Gather & Grow Tour: Beginner Urban Gardening

    Bangor

    Join us in Bangor for a tour of a residential urban garden!Learn from gardeners Barbara and Miriam about their gardening journey. Participants will learn about how they designed their garden for a small space, how they interact with the community through their garden, the joys and challenges of gardening in an urban environment, and the […]

    Free

  • Gather & Grow Tour: Community Gardens at Beach Plum Farm Preserve

    Beach Plum Farm Preserve Ogunquit, ME

    Join us for a tour of the community gardens at Beach Plum Farm Preserve in Ogunquit! Spanning 22 acres, Beach Plum Farm Preserve is the last remaining saltwater farm in Ogunquit. Managed by the Great Works Regional Land Trust, it is now home to thriving community gardens, a half-mile loop trail with marshland and ocean views, and, […]

    Free

  • Gather & Grow Tour: Backyard Permaculture

    Tour an urban backyard garden featuring permaculture design principles in Scarborough, Maine!Gardener and herbalist Katie Sol DeLorme has spent the past ten years building her backyard garden, guided by permaculture design principles. The garden now feeds her family and community, grows a variety of herbs that she uses for her botanical products business, and offers […]

    Free

  • Growing Great Garlic

    Online

    This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.This webinar will cover the essentials of growing your own garlic, from planting and care to harvest and storage. Participants will also learn how to identify and address common issues that may arise during the growing season. Perfect for gardeners of all levels.Speaker: Peyton GinakesBio: Peyton […]

    Free – $15

  • The Common Ground Country Fair

    Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association 294 Crosby Brook Rd., Unity, ME, United States

    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 […]

    $17 – $25

  • Introduction to Bandsaw Milling

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    Join professional sawyer Nick Zandstra for a hands-on opportunity to learn about portable bandsaw mills.The course will cover basic mill operation, mill yard layout and techniques to maximize lumber quality while milling logs harvested from the MOFGA woodlot. Please note: Though the course will be taught using a fully-hydraulic Woodmizer mill, the techniques discussed are […]

    $50 – $100

  • The Late Season Garden: Reflections and Tasks

    Online

    This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.This webinar will review the past growing season, highlighting what worked well and what can be improved. We’ll explore fall tasks that help wind down the garden, while also laying the groundwork for a more successful season ahead. Topics include planning adjustments, planting considerations, and […]

    Free – $15

  • Passion, Patience & Product: Starting a Native Plant Nursery

    Online

    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 […]

    Free – $15

  • Growing Native Plants from Seed

    Online

    This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.This webinar will review how to grow native plants from seed, focusing on easy to grow native perennials suited for Maine gardens. We’ll guide you through the process, from sowing seeds to transplanting seedlings, using straightforward techniques that any gardener can apply. Topics will include […]

    Free – $15

  • Celebrate Apple Season & Hear the Latest from MOFGA

    Blue Hill Co-op 70 South St, Blue Hill, ME

    Join us at the Blue Hill Co-Op for a cider and apple tasting to celebrate fall!The cider and apple tasting will begin at 4 pm. Sarah Alexander, Executive Director of MOFGA, will speak at 5:00 p.m. to share news, updates, and discuss the work ahead.RSVP HEREQuestions? Email Joseph Nowak at [email protected].

  • A Beginner’s Guide to Composting

    Online

    This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.This webinar will cover the basics of composting, including how to start and maintain a compost pile. Participants will also learn how to properly use finished compost to enrich soil and support plant growth. Perfect for gardeners of all levels.Speaker: Nick RowleyBio: Nick Rowley is the […]

    Free – $15

  • All About Aronia Berries

    Maine Tasting Center 506 Old Bath Rd, Wicasset, ME

    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 […]

    $20

  • Pocket-Sized Pasture Management

    Albion

    *This workshop has reached capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected] you're grazing livestock on pocket-sized pastures, join us to learn strategies for managing pasture health on homesteads with limited acreage. This workshop will take place at a small homestead, where pastures are managed on a tight rotational grazing plan. MOFGA's Livestock & Dairy Specialist, Jacki […]

    Free – $25

  • Great Maine Apple Day 2025

    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 […]

    By Donation

  • Maine Gardener Training

    Online

    This class is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Visit this page for more information.For those looking to build their gardening knowledge without any volunteer or apprenticeship requirements, the Maine Gardener Training offers a fully virtual option focused on foundational horticulture education. Designed for gardeners of all levels, this course provides in-depth instruction […]

    $600

  • Cheese-Making Workshop

    Maine Tasting Center 506 Old Bath Rd, Wicasset, ME

    This event has sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected] the art of cheese making from Jean Koons, from Kennebec Cheesery in this evening workshop! This workshop will begin with an introduction to the history of cheesemaking, dairy cultures, and sanitation practices. Jean will then talk through the process of making yoghurt and cheeses while attendees participate […]

    Free

  • Farm to Table: A Workshop-Style Dinner Party

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    *This workshop has sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected] to cook with a wide range of locally-produced ingredients, and enjoy a five course meal that embraces warmth amid fall's chill.We'll spend the start of the workshop learning cooking techniques from instructor Autumn Joy Jackson: occasional professional baker, home cook, and one of our […]

    Free

  • The Art of Blending Tea

    The Ecology School Saco, ME

    *Registration has filled for this workshop. To be added to the waitlist, email [email protected] Emily Springer of Meeting House Farm – a MOFGA-certified organic herb farm in Scarborough, Maine – to learn about the history and art of blending tea/tisane. Using locally-sourced herbs, create your own blend to take home. Learn to taste each herb separately and then […]

    $50 – $80

  • Nose-to-Tail Pig Butchery

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    *Registration for this workshop has closed. To be added to the waitlist, email [email protected] 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, […]

    $325 – $425

  • Kitchen Licensing Workshop

    MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

    *The snow date for this event is December 8.Join MOFGA for our annual Kitchen Licensing Workshop!This in-person workshop is designed for farmers, homesteaders, and aspiring small business owners interested in producing value-added food products (e.g. cheese,  ice cream, baked goods, preserves, ferments) to sell for retail in Maine. Participants will learn about the process of […]

    $40 – $80

  • Blending Medicinal Herb Tisanes

    The Ecology School Saco, ME

    *This workshop has filled. To be added to the waitlist, email [email protected] this evening workshop, participants will learn about blending teas/tisanes for medicinal purposes. Learn from Emily Springer of Meeting House Farm – a MOFGA certified organic farm in Scarborough, Maine. This class will focus on the medicinal properties of a selection of herbs and how to combine them […]

    $40 – $70