Farm Financial Series: Unit Cost Analysis

Online

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 […]

Free

MOFGA Presents: Seeds of Change Live Q&A

Online

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 […]

$15

Farmer-led Producer Meeting: Topic TBD

Online

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 […]

FREE

Farmer-led Producer Meeting: Topic TBD

Online

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 […]

FREE

Pruning Workshop

Multiple Locations

*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 […]

$30 – $60

Tapping into Maples: Educational Sugarhouse and Sugarbush Tours at the MOFGA Fairgrounds

MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

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 […]

Free

Gardening in Climate Change: Veggie & Fruit Crops

Online

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 […]

Free – $20

Bringing Back an Old Orchard

Multiple Locations

*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 […]

$30 – $60

Pruning Berry Bushes

North Branch Farm 122 Stream Rd, Monroe, Maine

*In the event of snow or severe weather, the event will take place on Saturday, April 5 at 10 am. Learn to prune berry bushes to encourage plant health, vigorous growth, and high fruit yield. Seth Yentes, co-owner and operator of North Branch Farm, will offer guidance on pruning techniques and safety, as well as […]

$30 – $60

Seed Swap & Scion Exchange

MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

Kick off the growing season at this free, annual event!Gardeners and orchardists are invited to bring their seeds, scionwood (fruit tree wood for propagating fruit trees), and plants to share. You don't need to bring anything in order to participate! There is always an abundance of seeds and scionwood donated by community members and producers.All […]

Free

Grow Your Own Organic Garden

Online

About the class:Grow Your Own Organic Garden covers all the basics of organic gardening — such as supporting soil and plant health, starting seeds indoors and outdoors, interplanting, pest management, watering, and harvesting. Participants will have plenty of time to ask questions and connect with one another about shared experiences in their gardening journeys so […]

Prices vary by location

The Organic Grain & Seed Summit

Kennebec Valley Community College 677 Skowhegan Road, Hinckley, Maine

The Organic Grain & Summit will bring together grain growers and seed savers for a day of educational workshops at Kennebec Valley Community College. Attendees will explore topics such as building soil health, managing weeds organically, growing grains for seed production, and heritage grain seed restoration.Tickets are free for farmers, $50 for non-farmers, or $25 […]

Free – $50

Parasite Fecal Monitoring for “Backyard” Livestock

MOFGA's Education Center 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

Learn how to support your livestock animals’ health by examining their fecal samples for parasites and general markers of gut health. Fecal monitoring is one important way to measure the well-being of your animals, and some fecal monitoring can be done at home with the right knowledge and equipment. In this class, Jacki Martinez Perkins, […]

Free – $20

Bench Grafting Workshop

Morning Glory Farm 343 Flat Rd, Bethel, ME, United States

*In the event of severe weather, this workshop will be held on April 20 at 10 am.Learn how to reproduce your favorite apple tree varieties through bench grafting — the practice of grafting fruit tree scionwood onto rootstock — in this beginner-level workshop. Bench grafting is a very cost-effective way to create (graft) new small […]

$50 – $80
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