June 20th, 6pm-7:30pm Chris Grigsby, MOFGA's Certification Director Meg Mitchell, MOFGA's Climate Smart and Organic Transition Specialist Virtually on Zoom Register Here! Join MOFGA’s certification director, Chris Grigsby, and Meg Mitchell, MOFGA's Climate Smart and Organic Transition Specialist, to learn the basics of organic certification as well as demystifying the process and requirements of […]
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.
MOFGA’s Farm Training Project (FTP) workshops are designed for apprentices, Journeypeople, farmworkers and other beginning farmers. They follow an informal format including a farm tour and conversation on the topic of the day. All events are free but require registration.This session is designed for farmworkers currently working on commercial farms in Maine or people interested […]
Spencer Aitel of Two Loons Farm has been growing a small amount of organic grains for years. He has many tips and tricks for both planting and harvest of immature forages and fully mature grain crops. Please join us for a tour of his current planting and to ask questions around all aspects of organic […]
Join us for a No-till Growers and TOPP (Transition to Organic Partnership Program) Meeting on Sunday, July 7, 4-7 p.m. at Frith Farm in Scarborough, Maine. This meeting is geared toward farmers who are growing using no-till, ecological practices or are transitioning to these methods. There will be opportunities to learn about transitioning to organic […]
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 […]
*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 […]
*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 […]
MOFGA’s Farm Training Project (FTP) workshops are designed for apprentices, Journeypeople, farmworkers and other beginning farmers. They follow an informal format including a farm tour and conversation on the topic of the day. All events are free but require registration.Rainbow Farm is a diversified pasture based farm specializing in poultry including layers, broilers and turkeys. […]
Are you interested in climate adaptation and mitigation projects on your farm or forest land? The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides technical and financial assistance to plan and implement conservation work. Come visit a farm that has completed a conservation plan with NRCS, and learn about the process and outcomes. This is also an […]
For nearly two decades, the Maine Grain Alliance has been uniting bakers, millers, maltsters, brewers, grain professionals, and farmers, through meaningful conversations aimed at strengthening our regional grain economy. This year's 17th annual Kneading Conference (July 25-26) will see the introduction of the first-ever Organic Farmer Track— a series of educational workshops focused on organic […]
Learn about how we’re fighting to end PFAS contamination on farmland!Join MOFGA on July 25 from 12 to 1 p.m. for an interactive discussion about PFAS and learn about why we’re suing the EPA.Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals,” are industrial chemicals that persist in the environment indefinitely. Due to the practice of […]
The Dostie Farm and their family have generations of knowledge on feeding dairy cows, and the equipment to harvest and store high quality fermented forages, including high moisture ear corn, which can be valuable in helping to balance rations looking to move away from imported concentrates. While they no longer milk cows, they have maintained […]
MOFGA’s Farm Training Project (FTP) workshops are designed for apprentices, Journeypeople, farmworkers and other beginning farmers. They follow an informal format including a farm tour and conversation on the topic of the day. All events are free but require registration.Suncatcher Flower Farm leases 1 acre of land from Crystal Spring Farm in Brunswick. Joined by […]
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 […]
Are you interested in climate adaptation and mitigation projects on your farm or forest land? The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides technical and financial assistance to plan and implement conservation work. Come visit a farm that has completed a conservation plan with NRCS, and learn about the process and outcomes. This is also an […]
Join us on Wednesday, August 7 at 10:30 a.m. for a Field Day at Aurora Mills and Farm in Linneus, Maine. This free event, designed for farmers, is part of the Maine Grain Alliance’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program grant. The day will feature a tour of the farm, mill, equipment, and buildings. Sara Flewelling […]
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 […]
Join our Low-Impact Forestry Specialist for work in our Assisted Migration plot. Assisted Migration is the practice of aiding species in their movement as a response to climate change. MOFGA has set aside a small plot in our woods as a place for experimentation with Assisted Migration.Work in this area may include building or maintenance, […]
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 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 […]
*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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MOFGA’s Farm Training Project (FTP) workshops are designed for apprentices, Journeypeople, farmworkers and other beginning farmers. They follow an informal format including a farm tour and conversation on the topic of the day. All events are free but require registration.Wild Few Herb Farm is a no-till medicinal herb farm growing 30 different varieties of herbs […]
*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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MOFGA’s Farm Training Project (FTP) workshops are designed for apprentices, Journeypeople, farmworkers and other beginning farmers. They follow an informal format including a farm tour and conversation on the topic of the day. All events are free but require registration.Come tour Second Frost Farm, a MOFGA-certified organic vegetable farm in Monroe offering a wide range […]
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 […]
View the Early Schedule REGISTRATION CLOSED - See you next time!*Participants in MOFGA's Journeyperson program and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members are welcome to register at no cost.Calling all cider makers, orchardists, fruit enthusiasts and apple nerds!Come learn about innovative orcharding methods, identifying and preserving heritage varieties, foraging wild fruit, cider […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join our Low-Impact Forestry Specialist for work in our Assisted Migration plot. Assisted Migration is the practice of aiding species in their movement as a response to climate change. MOFGA has set aside a small plot in our woods as a place for experimentation with Assisted Migration.Spend the afternoon helping us remove invasive plants from […]
Join Richard Roberts, the Director of Maine Grain Alliances’s Heritage Seed Restoration Project, for a free educational workshop on planting winter grains. Attendees will have the opportunity to see small-scale cultivation equipment in use and discuss strategies for overwintering small grains in Maine – including soil fertility management, understory seeding for weed control, insulating your […]
MOFGA’s Farm Training Project (FTP) workshops are designed for apprentices, Journeypeople, farmworkers and other beginning farmers. They follow an informal format including a farm tour and conversation on the topic of the day. All events are free but require registration.New Spoke Farm grows diversified, vibrant vegetables for CSA, markets and wholesale. They utilize a variety […]
Join the O’Donnells at Rusted Rooster Farm for a grain harvest field day demonstration and a discussion on drying, storage, and post-harvest grain handling practices.REGISTER HERE.
Join MOFHA, Downeast flower farmers, and farmworkers for three flower farm visits in the Downeast area. We will gather first at Salt Farm Flowers for a welcome activity and a tour, and then head out to see Solid Roots Flower Farm and Seal Point Farm. Bring your own lunch and snacks. Carpooling between sites throughout […]
The workshop is part of our three-part Starting Your Farm online series. First up 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 […]
*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 […]
Join MOFGA and the Ecology Learning Center for a screening of “Seeds of Change,” a film that chronicles the intersecting stories of lifelong farmer Mark McBrine and several incarcerated men as they grow their own food in a 5-acre prison garden. An organic farmer in Maine sets out to transform the prison food system. Filmed over […]
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 […]
*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 […]
*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 […]
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 […]
DESCRIPTIONJoin farm-based educators and farm to school practitioners for a hands-on, farm-based learning experience this October! This day-long experience invites you into peer-facilitated conversations around topics of your choosing: early learners on the farm, balancing production and education, favorite farm programs for teens, summer camp, running a mission-based organization, and more. The morning will include […]
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; […]
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 […]
This event is being hosted by UMaine. A two-day gathering at University of Maine, Orono, to inform people about current research about brown ash forests and reconvene the community of people who care for brown ash. We will also be hosting a community dinner on Indian Island on the night of October 8. We will […]
*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, […]
Growers are increasingly interested in cultural practices that improve plant health, extend the growing season, and increase the resilience of their farm’s operation. High tunnels are now widely used on mixed vegetable farms in Maine, and their popularity is only growing. However, a high tunnel is a major investment, and may not be the appropriate […]
The workshop is part of our three-part Starting Your Farm online series. 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 and financial planning. We […]
*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 […]
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 […]
We’ll be at Maine Conservation Voters’ annual Evening for the Environment – and we hope to see you there! The event will be held at the University of New England Innovation Hall in Portland, Maine on Thursday, October 17 from 6-8 p.m. The Evening for the Environment is a gathering to celebrate the environmental accomplishments […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join our Low-Impact Forestry Specialist for work in our Assisted Migration plot. Assisted Migration is the practice of aiding species in their movement as a response to climate change. MOFGA has set aside a small plot in our woods as a place for experimentation with Assisted Migration. Work in this area may include building or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The workshop is part of our three-part Starting Your Farm online series. Designed for participants who have attended session one and two of the Starting Your Farm series, this workshop will cover how to create a production plan for your first year. This interactive workshop will guide you through the process of developing your first […]
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 […]
*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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
*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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
*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 […]
*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 […]
*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 […]
This winter, MOFGA will be hosting three webinars to introduce tools that are commonly part of a farm's financial records, highlighting and demonstrating effective and efficient ways to use them to assess risks and evaluate opportunities. These online sessions will cover Cash Flow projections, Unit Cost Analysis spreadsheets, and Income Statements’ Chart of Accounts, showing that […]
Join MOFGA for our annual membership meeting via Zoom.At the annual meeting, you’ll hear reports from board members and MOFGA’s executive director on our impact during 2024 and plans for 2025. We'll also be conducting the vote for our board of directors by mail in the winter issue of The MOF&G and online starting on December 23. Register and cast your […]
*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 […]
This winter, MOFGA will be hosting three webinars to introduce tools that are commonly part of a farm's financial records, highlighting and demonstrating effective and efficient ways to use them to assess risks and evaluate opportunities. These online sessions will cover Cash Flow projections, Unit Cost Analysis spreadsheets, and Income Statements’ Chart of Accounts, showing that […]
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 […]
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) proudly presents Seeds of Change. Stream the award-winning PBS film February 7-23, 2025 from the comfort of your home, and join us for a livestream discussion at 7 PM on February 20.About the film:An organic farmer in Maine sets out to transform the prison food system. Filmed over the […]
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 […]
Join us for the first of our February farmer-led producer meetings, facilitated by MOFGA’s Organic Crop and Conservation Specialist, Caleb Goosen. Meet with fellow farmers to discuss seeding schedules, both for in the ground in tunnels, and for seedlings.We will dive into topics like:How many successions?When do you start? How much time is between them?This session will […]
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 […]
Hosted by MOFGA, this webinar will be led by staff members of Ambrook who will share some tips and tools to start off 2025 with strong farm recordkeeping habits. The session will include free resources that help you find funding for your operation, best practices for good books, and an overview of Ambrook's ag bookkeeping software. […]
This winter, MOFGA will be hosting three webinars to introduce tools that are commonly part of a farm's financial records, highlighting and demonstrating effective and efficient ways to use them to assess risks and evaluate opportunities. These online sessions will cover Cash Flow projections, Unit Cost Analysis spreadsheets, and Income Statements’ Chart of Accounts, showing that […]
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) proudly presents Seeds of Change. Stream the award-winning PBS film February 7-23, 2025 from the comfort of your home, and join us for a livestream discussion at 7 PM on February 20.About the film:An organic farmer in Maine sets out to transform the prison food system. Filmed over the […]
Join us for the second of our February farmer-led producer meetings, facilitated by MOFGA’s Organic Crop and Conservation Specialist, Caleb Goosen. Meet with fellow farmers to discuss a topic of interest. The topic will be chosen by the farmers in attendance at our February 12 meeting on seeding schedules and announced at a later date. This session […]
Join us for the first of our March farmer-led producer meetings, facilitated by MOFGA’s Organic Crop and Conservation Specialist, Caleb Goosen. Meet with fellow farmers to discuss a topic of interest. The topic will be chosen by the farmers in attendance at our February 27 meeting and announced at a later date. This session will be farmer-led […]
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 […]
*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 […]
This event is held by the Southern Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District, as a part of their Winter Ag School. Speaker: Andy Whitman, Climate Carbon Specialist, Maine Forest ServiceLocation: Meduxnekeag Ramblers Club, Littleton, MELearn about current available carbon market options for small woodlot owners, and what to know to help you determine if program […]
MOFGA is bringing back our Spring Growth conference!Building off the conversation that was created in the “Striving to Normalize Farm Financials” session at our Farmer to Farmer Conference last fall, MOFGA is hosting a one day event for diversified mixed vegetable farms in Maine, to generate and share open conversation about farm financial realities. The […]
This event is hosted by UMaine Cooperative Extension.Sean Birkel, Assistant Professor and Maine State Climatologist, and Rebecca Long, Coordinator of Horticulture Training Programs for UMaine Cooperative Extension, will discuss climate change in Maine, impacts important to your garden and explore how to make your garden more resilient. This webinar will lay the groundwork for the […]
The Climate Forums are brought to you by NOFA-VT and MOFGA. This event is one in a three-part series discussing flooding, excess precipitation, and farm resilience.Farmers throughout New England have been severely impacted by extreme precipitation and flooding. As a result, farms are innovating, exploring creative and meaningful ways to adapt their businesses and production […]
This event is held by the Southern Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District, as a part of their Winter Ag School.Speaker: C.J. Walke, MOFGA Orchard Program ManagerLocation: Sherman, MEC.J. will discuss basics of pruning fruit trees, with an overview of pruning tools and techniques. Bring your pruners and loppers (if you have them) and spend […]
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 […]
Speaker: Caleb Goossen, Crop and Conservation Specialist, MOFGAThis class is held online via Zoom.REGISTER HERELearn an organic approach to insect and disease management with an overview of IPM practices. Caleb will discuss common and newly-emerging pests and diseases in Maine and share management strategies, including cultural methods.1 Pesticide Credit
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, […]
This event is hosted by the UMaine Cooperative Extension.In this webinar, participants will learn about the interdependence of pollinators, plants, and the environment. We will cover what participants can observe in their own backyards and actions everyone can take to create resilient backyard habitat for pollinators now and in the future.Please note: This webinar will […]
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 […]
This event is held by the Southern Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District, as a part of their Winter Ag School.Speaker: Daniel Mays, Frith Farm and author of "The No-Till Organic Vegetable Farm"Two options for viewing the class:1. Online via Zoom – REGISTER HERE2. Group viewing of online class in the library at Houlton High […]
*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 […]
Join MOFGA and Maine Farmland Trust for climate and soil health-focused conversation for farmers and agricultural service providers. We will address climate-driven events on our farms by focusing on our strengths and building our community of resources. This will be a facilitated discussion, led by farmers, about climate needs, concerns, and adaptation strategies. Expect to […]
This event is held by the UMaine Cooperative Extension.Here in Maine we’re now dealing with more periods of intense heat, prolonged drought, dramatic rain, and a slew of pests and diseases. How do we stay sane, prepare our gardens for success, and bounce back from the inevitable challenges? This workshop will cover a variety of […]
This event is hosted by Maine Grain Alliance as part of the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. Maine’s grain economy has seen incredible growth over the last decade, driven by a revival of the state’s milling and malting industries.Farmers and producer partnerships made this revival possible and maintaining them will be crucial to meet the […]
The Climate Forums are brought to you by NOFA-VT and MOFGA. This event is one in a three-part series discussing flooding, excess precipitation, and farm resilience.Sean Birkel will review Maine’s historical temperature and precipitation trends and future climate projections, and discuss impacts to the growing season. Sean will give an overview of online tools relevant […]
The federal funding freeze is just one part of the equation resulting from recent federal actions that is affecting farmers. Cuts in crucial programming and mass firings of vital staffing also have a direct impact on farmers. While some funds have been unfrozen and some staff have been temporarily reinstated, the long-term impacts of these […]
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