Calendar

The following is a list of events taking place around the country – and the world!

Most of the events are organized or co-sponsored by MOFGA but other events are listed as well.
Visit the MOFGA Events page. Interested in giving a workshop for MOFGA?

Crown Jewel: Fabulous Femme Benefit Dinner

Crown Jewel 255 Diamond Ave, Great Diamond Island, ME

On 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 States

The 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

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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, Maine

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 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, Maine

This 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, Albion

 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.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, Maine

This 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 States

Ten 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

Online

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. The Starting Your Farm workshop is a three-part Zoom series. Once you have begun to […]

FREE

Intro to Permaculture

The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United States

This 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 States

Celebrate 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, Maine

This 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
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