Join herbalist, farmer, and author Kathi Langelier for a guided tour of Herbal Revolution’s certified organic herb farm in Union, Maine. With over 30 years of experience, Kathi will share insights into cultivating medicinal herbs and running a value- added herbal products business. Come walk the farm and learn the ins and outs of running […]
Join Maine Grain Alliance's Director of Heritage Seed Restoration, Richard Roberts, for a winter grain planting demonstration on September 4! This workshop is an excellent hands-on opportunity for established and/or transitioning organic grain growers of any scale.REGISTER HERE.NOTE: Exact date and field location (Skowhegan area) are subject to change based on weather conditions. Please register […]
Tour an urban backyard garden featuring permaculture design principles in Scarborough, Maine!Gardener and herbalist Katie Sol DeLorme has spent the past ten years building her backyard garden, guided by permaculture design principles. The garden now feeds her family and community, grows a variety of herbs that she uses for her botanical products business, and offers […]
This event is hosted by the Maine Tasting Center.Calling all garlic lovers! If you want to grow your own garlic (or grow bigger and healthier garlic), this is the class for you! This class will be taught by Meredith Coffin, a large-scale garlic farmer from Freedom Maine, and a popular speaker at the Common Ground […]
This event is hosted by the Maine Tasting Center.What to do with all that fresh garlic you harvested from your garden? Do you want to explore savory jams? Do you want to learn how to safely use the water-bath technique for preserving jams and jellies. Then this is the class for you!Join us for a […]
Join us for an afternoon forest tour of Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson, Maine. Hidden Valley Nature Center covers nearly 1,000 acres of forested land and is managed with low-impact forestry principles in mind. Learn more about sustainable forestry at Hidden Valley Nature Center here.This tour will include up to a mile of walking. Participants will encounter uneven […]
This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.This webinar will cover the essentials of growing your own garlic, from planting and care to harvest and storage. Participants will also learn how to identify and address common issues that may arise during the growing season. Perfect for gardeners of all levels.Speaker: Peyton GinakesBio: Peyton […]
The Common Ground Country Fair will be held at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine on September 19, 20, and 21, 2025. 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 […]
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, the techniques discussed are […]
This event is hosted by College of the Atlantic (COA).Do you love Robin Wall Kimmerer's words and hunger for putting them into practice in your life? Join us for a lively, participatory practice and conversation of gift economy with Petra Page-Mann of Fruition Seeds. After 12 years of selling regionally adapted seeds from their farm […]
This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.This webinar will review the past growing season, highlighting what worked well and what can be improved. We’ll explore fall tasks that help wind down the garden, while also laying the groundwork for a more successful season ahead. Topics include planning adjustments, planting considerations, and […]
Join one of Maine's largest organic grain growers, Sean O'Donnell, for a farm tour and field day at Rusted Rooster Farm, featuring an in-depth discussion on grain growing, post-harvest handling, and a (weather-dependent) oat harvest demonstration!REGISTER HERE.
The Shaw Institute is proud to be screening the award-winning documentary short film, SLUDGE: A PFAS UPRISING (28 minutes), followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmakers, PFAS experts, and Maine family farmers that are featured in the film. The audience will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Our team served as advisors on the […]
Join us for a farm field day at Sasanoa Brewing – Maine's only certified organic brewery! This event will feature a tour of Sasanoa's brewing operation with owner Kyle DePietro, alongside Seth Kroeck of Crystal Spring Farm and Ian Gerring of Blue Ox Malthouse. They will share insights on growing, sourcing, and brewing with organic […]
