If you’d like to connect with more local food sellers and buyers, register now to attend the Institutional Buyers, Local Producers & Distributors Matchmaking Event at the Ag Trade Show. Discover the potential of farm-to-institution and how organizations across the state are supporting the growth of this market channel. Meet with other farmers, food producers, […]
Join us for this evening webinar! In a talk combining themes from "No Meat Required" and the forthcoming "On Eating," author Alicia Kennedy will discuss the ways in which our imaginations, nostalgia, and traditions hold us back from creating space for new ways into a sustainable future of food based on abundance, regionality, and biodiversity.This […]
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 that require a limited initial investment in equipment. […]
Join the Low-Impact Forestry Program and the Maine Forest Service for this afternoon workshop exploring what makes a hazard tree a hazard tree. We will begin in the classroom before heading outside to practice assessing trees. This course is intended for landowners and non-professionals as there will be no certification for participating in the class. REGISTER […]
Register here for any or all of these meetings. Producer Meeting I: Crop Planning January 21, 2026 Join your fellow farmers to discuss crop planning as we look forward to the 2026 season. We will dive into what interests farmers the most. This session will be farmer-led and lightly facilitated by MOFGA staff who are […]
Please join us for MOFGA’s annual meeting held online via Zoom. Learn more and REGISTER HERE. At the annual meeting, you’ll hear reports from board members and MOFGA’s executive director on our impact during 2025 and plans for 2026. Members in good standing are encouraged to vote on our 2026 roster of board members. You […]
*This is a 3 part webinar series with sessions taking place on: January 24, January 25, & January 31 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. All sessions will be recorded & the recordings shared with registrants. We will reserve February 1 as a snow date in case of power or internet outages. There are so many reasons […]
Join MOFGA for a community bake at Flatbread Company Portland!Help us support farmers and gardeners across the state and while celebrating and eating good food. A portion of proceeds from all flatbreads sold from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. will be donated to MOFGA, to support our educational programming in 2026.Stop by and chat with us […]
Help MOFGA complete their maple sugaring season! Volunteers may perform a variety of tasks under the leadership of our Low Impact Forestry Specialist. Sign up here! Volunteers should wear weather appropriate clothes and boots. (Cotton clothing is not appropriate work wear for winter weather as it does not retain heat once wet!) Be sure to […]
This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.Learn practical strategies for managing weeds in greenhouse ornamental production. Weeds compete with crops for space, light, and nutrients, reducing quality and productivity. In this session, we’ll cover common greenhouse weeds, their biology, and a range of control methods. Topics will include cultural and mechanical […]
Register here for any or all of these meetings. Producer Meeting I: Crop Planning January 21, 2026 Join your fellow farmers to discuss crop planning as we look forward to the 2026 season. We will dive into what interests farmers the most. This session will be farmer-led and lightly facilitated by MOFGA staff who are […]
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 and The Rodale Institute for a buyer and seller meet-up and networking event at Allagash, followed by a tour of the facility and a farmer social and drinks. Connect directly with local buyers and growers, learn from their real-world experience, and tap into resources that can boost your business. Farmers can explore new […]
*More scholarship tickets have been added!Read on for details. Thanks to our sponsors and "Bounty" ticket buyers.MOFGA is pleased to present Gardener to Gardener: our inaugural one-day conference for gardeners! Connect with and learn from prominent university faculty, agricultural scientists, service providers, farmers, and fellow gardeners — through speaker sessions, activities, and shared meals. Gardeners of all levels […]
Join us for a virtual book discussion of "The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World," by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Free. Registration Required.
We will have a collection of curated, high-quality items available that reflect MOFGA’s mission and Fair history to celebrate the 50th Fair and raise funds to support MOFGA’s mission through memorabilia, unique experiences, and community storytelling. Do you have an item to donate to the auction? Click here to fill out a donation form. Participate […]
Register here for any or all of these meetings. Producer Meeting I: Crop Planning January 21, 2026 Join your fellow farmers to discuss crop planning as we look forward to the 2026 season. We will dive into what interests farmers the most. This session will be farmer-led and lightly facilitated by MOFGA staff who are […]
Maybe gardening started as a hobby, but now you're interested in selling some of your produce, flowers, or value-added products on the side.In this webinar, learn about going from garden to market from a panel of individuals who've made the leap themselves: Christine Trefethen from Morning Glory Farm, Sara Hager from Bounty O' Blooms, and Teresa Downey from Terra Basics. The […]
Using Spreadsheets to Assess Risks and Make On-Farm Decisions: Real Life Examples Catherine Durkin, MFT & Calyx Farm and Jed Beach, FarmSmart & 3 Bug Farm February 24,2026 4 p.m. on Zoom Please register here. The session uses real farm financial examples to guide decision-making and assess risk. Catherine Durkin of Calyx Farm and MFT […]
Join MOFGA 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 a chance to […]
When your love of starting seeds and propagating plants means you have an over-abundance of young plants every spring, it might be time to look into selling the plants you pot up.In this webinar, learn about growing and selling both annuals and perennials from Christy Anderson of Mt. Gile's Famous Tomato Co. and Ivonne Vazquez of Bas Rouge Farm & Forge. […]
