Grow Your Own Organic Garden
OnlineJoin us for this annual MOFGA event to learn more about the basics of organic gardening-- from choosing a site, to the importance of soil health, to pest control, and beyond.REGISTER HERE
FREE
77 events found.
Holistic Orcharding Series
This is a series of three webinars on Holistic Orcharding, scheduled for April 9th, April 16th and April 30th and priced on a sliding scale of $30-$90 for the series.This webinar series is intended to introduce home & beginner orchardists to the core tenants of a holistic approach to fruit tree care. Mike Biltonen, owner […]
$30 – $90
Milk with Dignity at South Paw Farm
South Paw Farm 355 Greeley Rd, FreedomJoin MOFGA at South Paw Farm on April 11 at 6pm for the Milk with Dignity campaign as part of Migrant Justice. No registration needed, come to learn and stay for a potluck. Immigrant dairy workers are traveling across the northeast this spring to connect with supporters and take action for Milk with Dignity. Farmworker […]
FREE
Grafting Workshop (online)
OnlineJoin us online to learn to reproduce your favorite fruit tree varieties! Bench grafting is a very cost-effective way to create (graft) new small trees for planting. Instructor Matt Kaminsky will explain why to graft and will walk you through the correct technique for whip & tongue grafting, and will also demonstrate several other methods. […]
$15 – $25
Grow Your Own Apothecary
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesLearn how to grow a garden of beautiful & medicinal plants that can be used to care for yourself and your family. Emily Springer of Meeting House Herb Farm in Scarborough, Maine, presents a workshop on how plants have been used for centuries in home apothecaries, and offers tips on how you can establish your […]
$20 – $25
Gardening Q&A
OnlineJoin us for a Gardening Q&A! Whether you’ve been gardening for decades or you’re planning your very first garden this year, we hope you’ll bring your questions to this casual conversation. We’ll meet on Zoom and talk about whatever gardening related queries are on your mind. Popular topics often include pest management, soil health, growing […]
FREE
Raising Backyard Broilers
OnlineMany backyard gardeners & homesteaders begin with livestock by getting laying hens. Another great starting place with livestock animals can be broilers - 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, and start-up costs can be pretty low. […]
Free – $15
Earth Day Workday
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesJoin us to celebrate Earth Day with a spring cleanup at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity on Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.We’ll spend time tidying the grounds to get ready for the upcoming growing season and events we'll be hosting. Tasks include raking, cleaning out garden beds, digging up […]
Grafting Fruit Trees (in-person)
South Portland Recreation Center 21 Nelson Rd, South Portland, METhis class is being offered in South Portland in partnership with the South Portland Land Trust. An online version of this class is also being offered; more information here. Come join us to learn how to reproduce your favorite apple tree varieties! Bench grafting is a very cost-effective way to create (graft) new small trees for […]
$55 – $65
Film Screening: Delmarva and the Ground for Change
Mitchell Center - UMaine 107 Norman Smith Hall, Orono, MaineDon’t miss this FREE film screening of "Delmarva and the Ground for Change," a film on soil health and climate change.The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the film director and climate/farming experts, including MOFGA's Organic Crop Specialist, Caleb Goosen.Farmers around the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays are leaders in environmental stewardship. […]
FREE
Parasite Fecal Monitoring for Livestock & Pasture Health
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesParasite fecal monitoring is a tried and true tool for analyzing livestock and pasture health in organic systems. This workshop will allow participants to learn the process of setting up fecal cultures and will give you an opportunity to evaluate your own animals' health. We will discuss various internal parasites and the livestock life stages […]
$10
Intro to Crop Production
Calyx Farm 133 North Main Street, MorrillMOFGA’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.Join MOFGA’s Crop Specialist Caleb Goossen and Calyx Farm for an introductory workshop on organic crop […]
FREE
Farmer to Farmer in the Field: Farming, Finances & Finding Balance
Buckle Farm 43 Fisher Rd, UnityMOFGA's Farmer to Farmer in the Field is a series of monthly free farmer-led, farm-based tours and education geared towards advanced and established farmers.Jim Buckle & Hannah Hamilton offer their reflections on navigating financial challenges and decision making on their organic vegetable farm. They will touch on topics of establishing a basic understanding of financial […]
Mushroom Cultivation on Logs
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States$60; $45 for MOFGA members.Mushrooms are delicious nutritional powerhouses and a great addition to small farms, urban backyards and gardens. However fungi require a very different environment than vegetables to grow in, as well as a different skill set on the part of the grower. They can also be cultivated in spaces that can't otherwise […]
$45 – $60
Eco-Efficiency and Composting with Plant-Based Materials for the Home
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesJoin author and subsistence farming advocate, Will Bonsall at The Maine Organic Marketplace to learn about how to use plants to fertilize soil and improve productivity in your home garden. Well known for his work with seed production and preservation, Bonsall will be sharing his experience building and maintaining soil health using plant-based material. Participants […]
Free – $20
Grow Your Own Apothecary
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesLearn how to grow a garden of beautiful & medicinal plants that can be used to care for yourself and your family. Emily Springer of Meeting House Herb Farm in Scarborough, Maine, presents a workshop on how plants have been used for centuries in home apothecaries, and offers tips on how you can establish your […]
$20 – $25
Top Working Workshop (Bethel)
Sparrowhawk Orchard 684 Grover Hill Rd, Bethel, Maine(This class is also being offered in Damariscotta on May 21st; more on that workshop here.)Learn to topwork (graft) new disease-resistant, cider, dessert or heritage varieties onto your existing trees! Top working is the type of grafting that is done when you have an established tree and you’d like it to produce a different variety […]
$35 – $50
Pests and Diseases in the Garden
OnlineJoin MOFGA's Organic Crop Specialist, Caleb Goossen, for this webinar on pests and diseases in the garden. As the growing season kicks off, you'll come away with knowledge and information you can use throughout the summer to help your garden thrive. This event will be hosted via Zoom with some participants joining live with our co-hosts […]
FREE
Intro to Livestock Handling
Hart-to-Hart Farm 16 Duck Pond Ln, Albion, MaineMOFGA’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.Knowing proper handling and first-aid techniques can save lots of money and grief when raising livestock […]
FREE
Crecer, Cosechar y Compartir // Grow, Harvest & Share
United Technologies Center (UTC) 200 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME, United StatesUnited Technologies Center (UTC) ubicado en 200 Hogan Road en Bangor, Maine. This class will be taught entirely in Spanish.Esta clase se impartirá en español. Se ofrece en una escala ($0- $25); Por favor, pague lo quepueda pagar.En este clima frio, se hace tal vez dificil crecer ciertas flores, hierbas, legumbres or verduras necesarias para […]
$5 – $25
Climate Adapted Tree Planting
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesJoin us for a hands-on low-impact forestry project! Our forests in Maine face extraordinary stressors and, at the MOFGA campus, our monoculture pine stands and our young stands are especially vulnerable. To help demonstrate proactive climate action, we are planting a selection of carefully selected new tree species which will be observed and cared for in […]
FREE
Femme, Nonbinary, Trans and Women (FNTW) Chainsaw Safety
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association 294 Crosby Brook Rd., Unity, ME, United States$200; $150 MOFGA members.Learn safe chainsaw operation in this one-and-a-half-day course open to femme, nonbinary, trans and women participants. We'll cover why well-fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) is important and where to find it. We'll also perform basic chainsaw maintenance, and practice safe handling and cutting techniques with instructor supervision. This workshop is designed for […]
$150 – $200
Building an Outdoor Oven
Newry Newry, ME, United StatesLearn to build a cob oven at a mountainside homestead in Newry, Maine! This class is being offered on a sliding scale from $130-$230 for the weekend; please pay what you are able. If you would like to apply for a scholarship you can do so here.Wood fired earth ovens make it possible to bake […]
$130 – $230
Seedling Sale in Freeport
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesJoin us for The Maine Organic Marketplace’s annual seedling sale! The frost has passed, the soil’s warming up and it’s time to start putting your seedlings in the ground. From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. seedlings and plants will be available to purchase outside of our storefront in Freeport on the lawn. We are excited […]
Free
Top Working Workshop (Damariscotta)
Round Top Farm 3 Round Top Lane, Damariscotta, MaineHosted in partnership with Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust. Learn to topwork (graft) new disease-resistant, cider, dessert or heritage varieties onto your existing trees! Top working is the type of grafting that is done when you have an established tree and you’d like it to produce a different variety of fruit. This is an incredible way […]
$35 – $50
Una excursión de la granja en Stonecipher Farm
Stonecipher Farm 1186 River Rd, Bowdoinham, MaineVenga con otros agricultores y trabajadores agrícolas de habla hispana para una serie de recorridos por granjas sobre diferentes temas de agricultura sostenible. Estos eventos serán totalmente en español. Una comida pot-luck vendrá después del recorrido. No es necesario registrarse. Mario Velázquez Morales, ha trabajado en Stonecipher Farm durante 8 años. En 2020, Stonecipher Farm […]
FREE
From the Ground Up – Growing Splendid Heirloom Tomatoes in Maine
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesJoin Mt. Gile’s Famous for a discussion on how to successfully grow open-pollinated heirloom, modern exotic and dwarf tomatoes in Maine. From gardens and raised beds, to patios, decks, docks and even boats, we will explore how to select varieties that will maximize your space and set you up for a successful harvest. We will examine […]
FREE
Certified Organic Open-Pollinated Tomato Seedling Sale
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesIn cooperation with The Maine Organic Marketplace, Mt. Gile’s Famous has curated a selection of personal favorites and uncommon gems for a tomato seedling sale!Favored heirloom beefsteaks and slicers will be featured, as will fabulous paste, cherry, dwarf, modern exotic, drying and ornamental varieties. Also included will be several culturally significant treasures. Mt. Gile’s Famous […]
Safe Labor Movement Workshop with Cynthia Flores: Central Maine
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesLabor-Movement will be offering a free movement workshop in Unity, ME on May 30. These workshops are funded through a risk management grant awarded to Labor-Movement through Northeast ERME, via USDA/NIFA, OR funded through Maine Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN), through UMaine Cooperative Extension, Maine DACF awarded by USDA/National Institute of Food and […]
FREE
Safe Labor Movement with Cynthia Flores: Southern Maine
Frinklepod Farm 244 Log Cabin Rd, Arundel, MaineMOFGA’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 workshop will focus on body mechanics and movement patterns to help avoid potential work related […]
FREE
Gardening Q&A
OnlineDid you spend part of the weekend getting your garden in? Maybe you're not sure about when to plant your favorite crop, or worried you missed a planting window. You might be considering how to manage a particular pest this year, or revamping your plans for watering. Whatever your gardening questions, we'd be glad to […]
FREE
Twilight Gatherings: Tree Tour
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesMOFGA's campus in Unity, Maine, is home to acres of forests and fields as well as demonstration gardens, orchards and other plantings. We hope you'll join us for this opportunity to enjoy and learn from these features on campus this summer as part of our twilight gatherings. MOFGA is home to a collection of trees […]
FREE
Management Intensive Grazing for the Diversified Farm
Morning Glory Farm 343 Flat Rd, Bethel, ME, United StatesThis event is hosted by Morning Glory Farm in Bethel, Maine.Management Intensive Grazing (MIG), also known as ‘rational grazing’, is a form of grazing management that can improve pasture forage yields, improve feed quality, increase plant species diversity, improve livestock performance, build soil organic matter and soil nutrient levels, and increase the biological life in […]
$95
Celebrate the Season: Creating Scratchboard Art with Toki Oshima
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesJoin artist Toki Oshima at The Maine Organic Marketplace for an evening of art and inspiration. Her delightful artwork has become a cherished part of MOFGA’s quarterly newspaper, The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener (The MOF&G), and she won the 2016 Common Ground Country Fair artwork contest for her colorful chard piece. Her work is […]
$15 – $40
Low Intervention Fruit Tree Care
OnlinePriced on a sliding scale from $0-$25. Please pay whatever fits into. your budget. Also, please note that this event is being held online; you will receive a link to follow to join the meeting when you register. Fruit trees are a special part of the homestead landscape. They can be a delight when they are […]
Free – $25
Assisting the Path of the Monarch Butterfly
Oxford County Extension Office 9 Olson Road, South Paris, MaineThis event is hosted by UMaine Extension. Join Nancy Donovan, certified master gardener volunteer, while she teaches us all about monarch butterflies and how to raise and release them. Donovan raised 171 monarch butterflies from egg to release last year alone.REGISTER HERE.
Free – $10
Chainsaw Safety
Highland Research Forest Commons Dr, Bridgton, ME, United States$200; $150 MOFGA and Lakes Environmental Association members. 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. Learn more about our chainsaw safety courses.
$150 – $200
Farm & Homestead Day
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesJoin 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! As the event details are finalized you can learn more here.
free
Empty Bowl Supper
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association 294 Crosby Brook Rd., Unity, ME, United StatesJoin us in the Exhibition Hall after Farm & Homestead Day to select a bowl made by a Maine potter, to hear the latest about farming and gardening in El Salvador, and to enjoy live music and an organic meal of soup, bread (donated by Back 40 Bakehouse) and desserts. This event supports the MOFGA-El […]
$20 – $45
Organic Orchard Care
Law Farm Nature Trails 20 Lee Cemetery Rd, Dover-Foxcroft, MainePiscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) will be hosting an Organic Orchard Care program on June 14 from 5:30-7:30PM with our friend, CJ Walke. CJ has worked with PCSWCD for 9 years and has an impressive background in orchard management and is currently MOFGA's Orchard Programs Manager. This event will be held at […]
$15
Repair Jam: Visual Mending Basics
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesJoin us for an evening in community and repair with instructor Maggie Ruth Haaland. In this two hour workshop and circle, learn the basics of visual mending in a gentle and supportive community container. Visual mending is the process of repairing garments and adding stitches and patches to not hide the hole, but make it […]
$15 – $20
Barn Rebuild Work Day
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesThe time has come— we're ready to rebuild the MOFGA barn lost to fire this past January, and we are thankful for our community of volunteers ready to help!Please dress appropriately for outside work, including closed-toe shoes (work boots with a steel toe are even better). Volunteers are welcome to bring their own tools if […]
Maine Heritage Orchard Workday
Maine Heritage Orchard 85 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesRain or shine! Learn about orchard pests, June drop and fruit thinning.REGISTER HERE.
Backyard Yoga with Pam Cates
36 Andrew Ave 36 Andrew Ave, Gray, MaineJoin Pam Cates for an outdoor yoga session supporting the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. This class is available in-person in Gray, Maine, and online. MORE INFORMATION.
Barn Rebuild Work Day
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesThe time has come— we're ready to rebuild the MOFGA barn lost to fire this past January, and we are thankful for our community of volunteers ready to help! Please dress appropriately for outside work, including closed-toe shoes (work boots with a steel toe are even better). Volunteers are welcome to bring their own tools […]
Plantas Nativas para la Granja con Bas Rouge Farm & Forge
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesEn este taller hablaremos acerca de cómo identificamos ciertas plantas nativas y sus requisitos de crecimiento y propagación. Aprenderemos sobre el beneficio de estas plantas dentro del entorno de la granja para crear caminos alimentarios para polinizadores, hábitat, cercas naturales y cortavientos. Habrá una demostración sobre la variedad de sistemas de raíces, requisitos de luz, […]
FREE
Farmer to Farmer in the Field: Family & Farming
Second Frost Farm 554 Dickey Hill Rd, Monroe, MaineFarmer to Farmer in the Field is a series of monthly free farmer-led, farm-based tours and education geared towards advanced and established farmers. Join other farmer parents at Second Frost Farm for pizza, childcare and a farmer-led conversation about farming while raising a family! We will connect on tactics, failures and resilience. The discussion will […]
FREE
Toxic Farmland: A Panel on PFAS Contaminated Farms in the US
OnlineHosted by Sierra Club, Defend Our Health, MOFGA and Great Lakes PFAS Action Network, this online session will feature several farmers, including Adam Nordell of Songbird Farm, to speak about what PFAS has done to their businesses and families, as well as other advocates, including Sarah Alexander of MOFGA, who will offer policy perspectives on […]
FREE
Felting Workshop: Beehives!
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesThe bees have been busy! Join Isabel Stearns of Felted Acorns for an introductory workshop on the basic techniques involved in needle felting. Together we will create busy bee hives using wool from Maine. This is a fun class for all levels. All materials are included in the workshop. $60 general; $55 for MOFGA members. REGISTER HERE.
$55 – $60
Diversified Farming and Farmworker Social
Seek-No-Further Farmstead 522 W Main St, Monroe, ME, United StatesMOFGA’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.Seek-No-Further Farmstead is a small, queer-owned and operated farm in Monroe. They produce vegetables year-round, goat […]
FREE
Farmer to Farmer in the Field: Food Safety – Wash/Pack Shed Design
Crystal Spring Farm 277 Pleasant Hill Rd, Brunswick, ME, United StatesFarmer to Farmer in the Field is a series of monthly free farmer-led, farm-based tours and education geared towards advanced and established farmers.Come and see Crystal Spring Farm's new wash/pack facility. Tour the facility, hear from farmer Seth Kroeck on the design process and join a farmer discussion on food safety measures.
FREE
Twilight Gatherings: Hand Tools for the Garden
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesMaybe you’ve been considering purchasing a few new tools for your garden, but you’d like to see them up close, test them out and learn their positive (and negative) attributes. Join Jack Kertesz, MOFGA’s landscape coordinator (and avid hand tool user), for a live, interactive breakout session, where you can poke around and ponder a […]
FREE
Growing Greens in the Garden
OnlineDo you love growing greens in the garden? Or maybe you love eating them and want to learn some tips to improve your growing or hear about new varieties. Join us for this webinar all about growing different kinds of greens with two greens loving gardeners: Aaron Parker of Edgewood Nursery and Eileen Fingerman of […]
FREE
Baking in an Outdoor Wood Fired Oven
Morning Glory Farm 343 Flat Rd, Bethel, ME, United StatesLearn 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 an earth oven in both live fire and retained heat modes. […]
$60 – $120
Una excursión de la granja en Girard Farm
Girard Farm 385 Main St., Waterboro, United StatesVenga con otros agricultores y trabajadores agrícolas de habla hispana para una serie de recorridos por granjas sobre diferentes temas de agricultura sostenible. Estos eventos serán totalmente en español. Una comida pot-luck vendrá después del recorrido. No es necesario registrarse.Girard Farm es una granja de vegetales orgánicos diversificados de cinco acres. En el negocio por […]
FREE
Accessing Soil, Leasing Land and Working with What You Got
Sound Pine Farm 53 Pennellville Rd, Brunswick, United StatesMOFGA’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.Join the farmers of Sound Pine Farm on their leased land in Brunswick, ME, as well […]
FREE
Taco Night at Dandelion Spring Farm
Dandelion Spring Farm 961 Ridge Rd, Bowdoinham, MaineJoin Dandelion Spring Farm and MOFGA on July 27 from 5-7 p.m. for Taco Night! Dandelion Spring's farm-to-taco bar menu features local meats and veggies with inspired flavors of Mexico. It’s $25 at the door for a meal that includes a farm salad, two tacos and spiced Mexican wedding cookies. Additional drinks for purchase include […]
New York Apple Camp
The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge, New YorkCome learn about cider making, fruit foraging, the nursery trade, innovative orcharding, identifying and preserving heritage varieties, and lots more! Meet other orchard and apple enthusiasts while spending a beautiful summer weekend in Hudson Valley, New York.2023 is Apple Camp's first year in New York! Camp is being co-sponsored by Stone Ridge Orchard and MOFGA […]
$200 – $400
The Maine State Oyster Eating Championship
Dennett's Wharf 15 Sea St, Castine, MaineThe Maine State Oyster Eating Championship has been an annual celebration at Dennett's Wharf in Castine, Maine since 1984. This summer the Championship will return as a benefit for MOFGA, which notably hosts the Common Ground Country Fair, and is Maine's biggest supporter of organic and sustainable farming practices including aquaculture. The event will feature […]
$100
Flower Farming
Bumbleroot Organic Farm 196 Highland Cliff Rd, Windham, MEMOFGA’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.Learn the basics of flower farming through the seasons in Maine while walking through a field […]
FREE
Establishing No-till Production
Tiny Roots Organic Farm 223 Pine Tree Rd, Litchfield, MaineMOFGA’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.Join Caleb Goossen, MOFGA’s crop specialist, and Tiny Roots Organic Farm in Litchfield, ME, for a […]
FREE
Gather & Grow Tour
Wilton, MaineJoin us for this garden tour as part of our annual Gather & Grow series!Ellen's one acre garden in Wilton, Maine, is filled with an array of plants that support the health of pollinators and the neighboring lake as well as bring joy to the many visitors who are welcomed there on the wide walkable […]
FREE
Apple Tasting in the Maine Heritage Orchard
Maine Heritage Orchard 85 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesTen years ago, terraces were built in what is now the Maine Heritage Orchard. As trees have been planted and begin to get older, we have apples to share! We hope you can join us for a series of apple tastings in late summer and early fall to enjoy the flavors and varieties of heritage […]
FREE
Pasture Management and Diversified Livestock
Apple Creek Farm 538 Millay Rd, Bowdoinham, MaineMOFGA’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 walk through the pastures of Apple Creek Farm with the farmers and MOFGA’s livestock specialist. […]
FREE
Farmer to Farmer in the Field: Using Cash Flow Projections when Considering Infrastructure Purchases
OnlineFarmer to Farmer in the Field is a series of monthly free farmer-led education geared towards advanced and established farmers.Creating, understanding and utilizing cash flow projections can be daunting, but the results can be empowering and even life-changing. In this session, we'll take an informal walk through how a good, simple practice of cash flow […]
FREE
Gather & Grow: Tour a Raised Bed Garden
Lincolnville, ME Lincolnville, MaineJoin us for this garden tour as part of our annual Gather & Grow series! Are you gardening in your backyard or raised beds? This lovely raised bed garden, first built in 2020, will inspire you. Making use of gravel pathways, high beds and archways, this vegetable garden makes great use of limited space and sun […]
FREE
Climate Adapted Tree Planting Tour
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesJoin us for a walk and talk to explore our new climate adapted tree planting! We will meet to see the new planting of 14 trees (with 14 more to come) with Aleta McKeage of the Waldo County Soil & Water district, who is partnering with us on this project. Our forests in Maine face extraordinary stressors. The MOFGA campus […]
FREE
Logging with Tractors and Forestry Winches
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association 294 Crosby Brook Rd., Unity, ME, United States$100; $75 MOFGA members.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.This workshop is full!Email [email protected] […]
$75 – $100
Farmer to Farmer in the Field: Understanding Your Chart of Accounts for Meaningful P&L Statements
OnlineFarmer to Farmer in the Field is a series of monthly free farmer-led education geared towards advanced and established farmers.Creating and understanding the structure of the chart of accounts for your farm, whether in a spreadsheet or in QuickBooks or on paper, can be confusing, and the significance and impacts of how it's set up […]
FREE
Apple Tasting in the Maine Heritage Orchard
Maine Heritage Orchard 85 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesTen years ago, terraces were built in what is now the Maine Heritage Orchard. As trees have been planted and begin to get older, we have apples to share! We hope you can join us for a series of apple tastings in late summer and early fall to enjoy the flavors and varieties of heritage […]
FREE
Gather & Grow: Tour a Lasagna Bed Garden
Northport, ME Northport, MaineJoin us for this garden tour as part of our annual Gather & Grow series! These beautiful and productive gardens are grown on what was once a commercial golf business. Now Mattie grows a wide array of vegetables using a lasagna garden technique, using soil from the property. The lasagna garden was built in December […]
FREE
Apple Tasting in the Maine Heritage Orchard
Maine Heritage Orchard 85 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesTen years ago, terraces were built in what is now the Maine Heritage Orchard. As trees have been planted and begin to get older, we have apples to share! We hope you can join us for a series of apple tastings in late summer and early fall to enjoy the flavors and varieties of heritage […]
FREE
Introduction to Blacksmithing
Skyline Farm 95 The Lane Road, North Yarmouth, MaineThis course is hosted by Soma Metalwork. Friday evening class runs from 5-7 p.m. and focuses on the basics of forging farmhouse-style hooks from round stock. We will cover a variety of introductory blacksmithing techniques, including tapering, shouldering, spreading, bending, curling and hot cutting.Two-person capacity per class allows for lots of hands on learning and instruction. All tools, […]
$55
Starting Your Farm: Accessing Resources
OnlineMOFGA’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.The Starting Your Farm workshop is a three-part Zoom series. First up is Accessing Resources. Finding […]
FREE
Apple Tasting in the Maine Heritage Orchard
Maine Heritage Orchard 85 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesTen years ago, terraces were built in what is now the Maine Heritage Orchard. As trees have been planted and begin to get older, we have apples to share! We hope you can join us for a series of apple tastings in late summer and early fall to enjoy the flavors and varieties of heritage […]
FREE
Farmer to Farmer in the Field: Food Safety & Maine Produce Safety Improvement Grant
Bumbleroot Organic Farm 196 Highland Cliff Rd, Windham, MEFarmer to Farmer in the Field is a series of monthly free farmer-led, farm-based tours and education geared towards advanced and established farmers.Visit one of MOFGA's Maine Produce Safety Improvement Grant grant program recipients! Tour Bumbleroot Organic Farm's facility and join a general discussion on food safety and wash/pack shed design. Topics will include addressing […]
FREE
Crown Jewel: Fabulous Femme Benefit Dinner
Crown Jewel 255 Diamond Ave, Great Diamond Island, MEOn Monday, September 18, Crown Jewel is humbled and excited to welcome the following female superstars for a multi-course dinner to benefit MOFGA and to highlight Maine females in farming. Featuring:- Cara Stadler, Bao Bao Dumpling House.- Devin Finigan, Aragosta at Goose Cove.- Hannah Adinaro & Lauren Smallidge, Crown Jewel Portland.- Hannah Ryder, Twelve.- Ilma […]
$275
