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, […]
Pregnancy and the demands of birthing and lactating for livestock come with special challenges around feed changes, monitoring for issues, and supportive care to maintain healthy dams and their young. In this webinar, Jacki Martinez-Perkins, MOFGA's Livestock and Dairy Specialist, will discuss some of the most important mineral balances and energy requirements for each stage […]
FREE! Many backyard gardeners & homesteaders begin dabbling in raising livestock by getting laying hens. Another great starting point for adding animals to your homestead is with broilers - or chickens being raised specifically for meat. Broilers are small and easy to handle, they stay on your farm for just a short period of time, […]
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 […]
Well-managed pasture leads to healthier, more productive animals and healthier soils. At the same time, poorly handled manure can be a breeding ground for unwanted bacteria and pathogens and can increase fly populations. One creature that ought to come up more during conversations about manure management & pasturing animals is the scarab beetle, commonly known as […]
For nearly a decade Graham and Emily Mallory have been working to reclaim farmland and develop silvopastures at their land in Jackson to create a biodiverse landscape supporting livestock and wildlife. Wood harvests large and small, forestry mulching, pastured broilers, hog tillage, frost seeding, bale grazing and both intensive and extensively managed ruminant grazing have […]
Becoming a licensed dairy producer can be a daunting task. Please join Grace Pond Farm and MOFGA’s dairy specialist Jacki Perkins for a farm tour and lively discussion of dairy production, and its counterpart, the value added market. Grace Pond Farm's organically certified dairy herd spends long, happy, grass-fed days chewing the cud. Their dairy […]
Logan Higger of Sowbelly Butchery and Jacki Martinez Perkins, MOFGA's Dairy & Livestock Specialist, will lead this workshop about processing chickens at home or on your small farm.In this workshop you will be guided through a safe and humane process for turning live birds into oven-ready roasters. We will have small-scale processing equipment (plucker, cones, […]
General Information About 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 learn best from their peers and other practitioners. Conference speakers include prominent and accessible university faculty, extension educators and other agricultural professionals. Our unique […]
MOFGA’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 […]
Save the date for a virtual cook along event with chefs Robert Dumas and Robin Kerber on Wednesday, December 21 from 5:30-7 p.m.This winter solstice, celebrate the return of the light while learning how to make several new recipes featuring organic dairy products. Organic dairy farmers in Maine are facing unprecedented challenges due to increased […]
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