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.
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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
The Common Ground Country Fair
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association 294 Crosby Brook Rd., Unity, ME, United StatesThe Common Ground Country Fair will be held at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine on September 22, 23, and 24, 2023. 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
Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut
Center Theatre 20 E Main St, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 12-09-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} LEARN MORE.
Introduction to Bandsaw Milling
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association 294 Crosby Brook Rd., Unity, ME, United States$100; $75 MOFGA members.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, […]
$75 – $100
Introduction to Tractors
Pine Root Farm 1000 Pequawket Trail, Steep Falls, 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 hang out with UMaine Extension and the Pine Root Farm team to learn the basics […]
FREE
Introduction to Blacksmithing
Skyline Farm 95 The Lane Road, North Yarmouth, MaineThis course is hosted by Soma Metalwork. Tuesday 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, safety […]
$65
Seed Breeding and Plant Selection
Johnny's Selected Seeds Research Farm 184 Foss Hill Road, AlbionMOFGA’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 plant breeding team at Johnny’s for a behind-the-scenes learning opportunity of the seed industry […]
FREE
Introduction to Blacksmithing
Skyline Farm 95 The Lane Road, North Yarmouth, MaineThis course is hosted by Soma Metalwork. Tuesday 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 […]
$65
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
Starting Your Farm: Selecting Your Enterprises
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. Once you have begun to […]
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Intro to Permaculture
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesThis class is taught and hosted by 207permaculture. It is being held at the Maine Organic Marketplace in Freeport, ME. This course is offered on a sliding scale from $90-170. Introduction to Permaculture covers the principles and ethics of regenerative eco social design. Participantspractice pattern literacy, learn a basic design process, and explore site dynamics, uses and […]
$90 – $170
Great Maine Apple Day
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesCelebrate the history, flavor and tradition of Maine apples!Sponsored by MOFGA and Fedco Trees.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 […]
FREE
Introduction to Blacksmithing
Skyline Farm 95 The Lane Road, North Yarmouth, MaineThis course is hosted by Soma Metalwork. Tuesday 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 […]
$65
Using Your Heirloom Apples to Make Amazing (Fermented) Cider
OnlineUniversity of Idaho's Heritage Orchard Conference was established in 2019 with an in-person conference held at the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center. The conference attracted a diverse group of heritage tree fruit enthusiasts for a day of presentations ranging from heritage fruit exploration to apple identification. Since 2020, the conference has been organized as a free […]
Integrated Pest Management: A Community Forum
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens 105 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay, United StatesSupport both healthy gardens and the health of Maine’s landscape and ecology in this community forum on integrated pest management (IPM), an environmentally sound approach to managing pests in gardens, farms, and forests. In partnership with the IPM Council of Maine, five panelists representing various specialties, including organic farming, ornamental horticulture, agronomy, entomology, and pathology, […]
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Starting Your Farm: Planning Your First Year in Production
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. Designed for participants who have […]
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Apples and the Art of Detection Book Event
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop 65 Topsham Fair Mall Rd, Topsham, MaineJoin us at Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop of Topsham for an evening of learning about Maine's unusual, historic and rare apples. Apple expert John Bunker will give a presentation on the many varieties of apples in Maine and read from his book, Apples and the Art of Detection. We will have cider for sampling, […]
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Introduction to Blacksmithing
Skyline Farm 95 The Lane Road, North Yarmouth, MaineThis course is hosted by Soma Metalwork. Tuesday 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 […]
$65
Fall Care for Young Fruit Trees
Law Farm Nature Trails 20 Lee Cemetery Rd, Dover-Foxcroft, MainePiscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) will be hosting a Fall Care for Young Fruit Trees program on October 28, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with MOFGA's orchard manager, CJ Walke. CJ has worked with PCSWCD for 9 years and has an impressive background in orchard management. This event will be held at […]
$15
Introduction to Blacksmithing
Skyline Farm 95 The Lane Road, North Yarmouth, MaineThis course is hosted by Soma Metalwork. Tuesday 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 […]
$65
Farmers’ Market Vendor 101
Seacoast Eat Local Office at Emerson House 4 Captain Smith Emerson Rd, Lee, New HampshireLEARN MORE.
$15
Repair Jam: Intro to Visual Mending
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesVisual mending is the art of repairing your ripped or torn clothing and adding stitches, not cover up the damage, but to make the garment more beautiful in the process. In this two hour workshop and circle, we will learn basic hand sewing techniques and practice together. After, each person is invited to work on the […]
$20 – $30
Farmer to Farmer Conference
Sugarloaf Resort 5092 Sugarloaf Access Rd., Carrabassett Valley, MaineMOFGA’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 talks […]
Free – $291
Felting Sheep Workshop
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesJoin Isabel Stearns, the fiber artist behind The Felted Acorns, for a hands-on needle felting workshop! This class will be held in a small group setting (limit: 12 people) inside MOFGA’s store, the Maine Organic Marketplace, in Freeport, Maine.At this workshop you'll be introduced to the basic techniques involved in needle felting. Together we will […]
$55 – $60
Mending as Adornment: Magical Patches
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesWhen a garment is ripped or torn, we are given the chance to mend and repair it, and in the process, make it more beautiful. In this two and a half hour workshop, we will create magical embroidered patches to use for mending our clothing. Participants can work with symbols of animals, plants, symbols and color […]
$20 – $30
Introduction to Blacksmithing
Skyline Farm 95 The Lane Road, North Yarmouth, MaineThis course is hosted by Soma Metalwork. Tuesday 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 […]
$65
Introduction to Blacksmithing
Skyline Farm 95 The Lane Road, North Yarmouth, MaineThis course is hosted by Soma Metalwork. Tuesday 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 […]
$65
Wreath Making Workshop
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United States$60 general admission; $55 for MOFGA membersMake Your Own Festive Wreath with organic balsam fir greens!Join Celebration Tree Farm & Wellness Center to learn how to make your own wreath. We’ll provide organic balsam fir greens harvested from the forest in Durham, Maine, along with dried flowers from Wolfes Neck Farm, pine cones and ribbons. […]
$55 – $60
Garlic Braiding Workshop
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesBraiding is a great way to prepare garlic to be stored all winter long, hanging from the rafters in your kitchen where you can use it daily. We’re excited to host Carole Mapes of Flywheel Flowers, who will be teaching us how to braid (and decorate) home grown soft neck garlic. A practice with both […]
$55 – $65
The Art of Blending Tea
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United States$50 general admission; $45 for MOFGA membersJoin Emily Springer of Meeting House Farm – a MOFGA certified organic farm in Scarborough, Maine – for a workshop of blending herbal tea and tisanes. Meeting House Farm grows organic herbs for Infusion Herb Co., a local producer of organic herbal products.We will learn the art of blending herbal tisane and […]
Makers Market
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesJoin us at The Maine Organic Marketplace at 55 Main St. in downtown Freeport for MOFGA’s Makers Market! Meet some of our Maine makers and learn about their process, sample their creations, and take home some local and sustainably produced gifts for the holidays! Sample organic Little Red Cup Tea, Waldoberry Farm aronia elixir and soothing […]
Wreath Making Workshop
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United States$60 general admission; $55 for MOFGA membersMake Your Own Festive Wreath with organic balsam fir greens!Join Celebration Tree Farm & Wellness Center to learn how to make your own wreath. We’ll provide organic balsam fir greens harvested from the forest in Durham, Maine, along with dried flowers from Wolfes Neck Farm, pine cones and ribbons. […]
$55 – $60
Celebrate the Season: Holiday Card Workshop
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.Oshima's artwork is 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 design. Her work is instilled with an […]
$15 – $40
Needle Felting Workshop
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesJoin Wrinkle in Thyme for an introductory needle felting workshop. In this workshop, we will be working with hand-dyed wool from Wrinkle in Thyme's sheep and an easy to use felting needle to color and create a landscape. Needle felting is relaxing, therapeutic, creative and portable! This course is designed for beginner or advanced needle felters. Come and enjoy a class […]
$50 – $55
Kitchen Licensing
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesAt MOFGA’s Common Ground Educations Center, Unity, Maine. (Snow date: December 14.)This event is priced on a sliding scale from $35-$75. Lunch is included. Please pay what works best for you.Our Kitchen Licensing workshop is back & in person! This workshop is designed for farmers and aspiring small business operators interested in food processing for […]
$35 – $75
Makers Market
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesJoin us at The Maine Organic Marketplace at 55 Main St. in downtown Freeport for MOFGA’s Makers Market! Meet some of our Maine makers and learn about their process, sample their creations, and take home some local and sustainably produced gifts for the holidays! Sample organic Little Red Cup Tea and Bixby chocolates, and view Samantha […]
Wreath Making Workshop
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United States$60 general admission; $55 for MOFGA membersMake Your Own Festive Wreath with organic balsam fir greens!Join Celebration Tree Farm & Wellness Center to learn how to make your own wreath. We’ll provide organic balsam fir greens harvested from the forest in Durham, Maine, along with dried flowers from Wolfes Neck Farm, pine cones and ribbons. […]
$55 – $60
Medicinal Herb Tisanes
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United States$35 general admission; $30 for MOFGA membersThis hands on workshop is part two of the “Art of Blending Tea,” which is offered on November 29.Are you interested in supporting your health and that of your family with home blended medicinal tisanes? Emily Springer of Meeting House Farm – a MOFGA certified organic farm in Scarborough, Maine – […]
$30 – $35
Thirteen Maine Apples with John Bunker
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesJoin author, artist and apple historian John Bunker to learn about the history and story behind the apples of MOFGA’s 2024 Maine Heritage Orchard calendar. The calendar features Bunker’s art, with each month highlighting a different apple variety. Bunker has been working for over 40 years to identify and catalog Maine’s historic apple varieties. Participants will […]
Free – $20
Garlic Braiding Workshop
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United StatesBraiding is a great way to prepare garlic to be stored all winter long, hanging from the rafters in your kitchen where you can use it daily. We’re excited to host Carole Mapes of Flywheel Flowers, who will be teaching us how to braid (and decorate) home grown soft neck garlic. A practice with both […]
$55 – $65
MOFGA at the 2024 Agricultural Trades Show
The Augusta Civic Center 76 Community Drive, Augusta, ME, United StatesThe State of Maine Agricultural Trades Show is sponsored by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. It takes place every January and is a place for farm, agricultural and related sectors to network and connect around business needs and trends. Producers and consumers alike visit this three day show to get professional expertise, learn […]
Recordkeeping and Farm Planning with Dan Brisebois
OnlineJoin Dan Brisebois for a Zoom based talk on farm recordkeeping. Brisebois will discuss setting up systems for harvest, planting, and sales records and how to connect these records to achieve your farm goals. Brisebois is one of the farmers at Tourne-Sol Cooperative Farm, host of the Seed Growers Podcast, and helps farmers navigate spreadsheets […]
Free – $15
Beekeeping for Beginners
This is a three part webinar series with sessions taking place on: January 27, January 28 and February 4 from 3-4:30 p.m. Snow date: February 10. All sessions will be recorded & the recordings shared with registrants.This series has been priced on a sliding scale of $40-$100 for all three events to make the course […]
$40 – $100
Climate Cafe Series
MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United StatesChildcare and dinner provided with RSVP. Please join us at the Climate Cafe! MOFGA will be hosting a series of gatherings inviting farmers and farmworkers to connect over climate concerns, share adaptation strategies and strengthen our networks of support. Discussion will be informal and spontaneous, guided by participants' interests, with peer to peer connections at […]
Growing Asian Vegetables Webinar
OnlineJoin us for another event in our gardening webinar series!Stephanie Wang is a gardener and an author. Her recently published book "Asian Vegetables" features delicious recipes as well as information about how to grow the 15 Asian vegetables featured in the book. These vegetables translate well to northern climates and are a great addition to […]
Free – $25