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Forest Tour Series: Hidden Valley Nature Center

Hidden Valley Nature Center 131 Egypt Rd, Jefferson, ME, United States

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 […]

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Growing Great Garlic

Online

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 […]

Free – $15

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 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 […]

$17 – $25

Introduction to Bandsaw Milling

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

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 […]

$50 – $100

The Gift of Seed with Petra Page-Mann

College of the Atlantic Center for Human Ecology, Room 202, Bar Harbor, Maine

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 […]

Free

The Late Season Garden: Reflections and Tasks

Online

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 […]

Free – $15

Rusted Rooster Farm Field Day with Sean O’Donnell

Rusted Rooster Farm 60 Cates Road, Parkman, Maine

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.

Free

Grain To Glass: Celebrate Local Grains at Maine’s Only Certified Organic Brewery with Kyle DePietro

Sasanoa Brewing 61 Tarbox Road, Westport Island, Maine

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 […]

Free

Volunteer in our Assisted Migration Plot!

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

Join our Low-Impact Forestry Specialist for work in our Assisted Migration plot. Assisted Migration is the practice of aiding species in their movement as a response to climate change. MOFGA has set aside a small plot in our woods as a place for experimentation with Assisted Migration.  Interested in learning more about assisted migration? Click […]

Free

Starting Your Farm: Accessing Resources

Online

Join us for our three-part, online series: Starting Your Farm.First in the series is Accessing Resources. If you are interested in starting a farm, it is never too soon to consider your options of how to access land and capital resources. Join Maine’s Field Agent for Land For Good and Bo Dennis, MOFGA’s beginning farmer […]

Free

Gardening in Climate Change: Community Resilience

Online

How can gardening be a pathway for community resilience in the face of climate change? Join us for an evening webinar to hear from representatives of Mt. Joy Community Orchard, Cultivating Community, and Waldo County Bounty, about some localized efforts in Maine. Learn about the connections between gardening, community, and climate change; how these organizations build community at these […]

Free – $25

Forest Tour Series: Steadfast Farm

Steadfast Farm 443 Smart Rd, Parkman, Maine

Join us for a morning forest tour of Steadfast Farm in Parkman, Maine. Sam Brown, forester and logger, has stewarded Steadfast Farm's woodlot with low-impact forestry principles in mind. As a volunteer and forestry community member, Brown has played a foundational role over the years in the development of MOFGA's Low-Impact Forestry Program.This tour will include up to a mile of walking. […]

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Cobscook Institute’s Apple Fest

Cobscook Institute 10 Commissary Point Rd, Township of Trescott, ME

This event his hosted by Cobscook Institute, with presentations from MOFGA's Orchard Manager, C.J. Walke.Join Cobscook Institute to celebrate the Apple! October 3-6 they'll host a slate of apple-related activities. Register separately for each event. Click to learn more. Apple Fest Schedule Friday, October 39:30-11:30am: Apple Harvesting Field Trip with Cobscook Experiential Program, open to the […]

Passion, Patience & Product: Starting a Native Plant Nursery

Online

This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Join us for a webinar exploring three essential pillars of running a successful native plant nursery: passion, patience, and product. We’ll dive into the practical, logistical, and personal aspects of starting and sustaining a nursery business, including day to day operations. Whether you’re just […]

Free – $15

Growing Native Plants from Seed

Online

This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.This webinar will review how to grow native plants from seed, focusing on easy to grow native perennials suited for Maine gardens. We’ll guide you through the process, from sowing seeds to transplanting seedlings, using straightforward techniques that any gardener can apply. Topics will include […]

Free – $15

A Beginner’s Guide to Composting

Online

This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.This webinar will cover the basics of composting, including how to start and maintain a compost pile. Participants will also learn how to properly use finished compost to enrich soil and support plant growth. Perfect for gardeners of all levels.Speaker: Nick RowleyBio: Nick Rowley is the […]

Free – $15

All About Aronia Berries

Maine Tasting Center 506 Old Bath Rd, Wicasset, ME

This event is hosted by the Maine Tasting Center. Join Waldoberry Farm, a local farm specializing in aronia berries and other unique fruits, for a deep dive into one of Maine’s most underappreciated superfruits! If you’ve never heard of aronia, you’re not alone—this class will introduce you to its history, flavor, and potential health benefits, all […]

$20

Starting Your Farm: Selecting Enterprises

Online

Join us for our three-part, online series: Starting Your Farm.Next in the series is Selecting Enterprises. Once you have begun to explore your options for starting a farm, it is important to consider what you plan to grow and sell. Join Nicolas Lindholm, MOFGA’s business and marketing specialist, for an interactive workshop on enterprise selection […]

Free

Pocket-Sized Pasture Management

Albion

If you're grazing livestock on pocket-sized pastures, join us to learn strategies for managing pasture health on homesteads with limited acreage. This workshop will take place at a small homestead, where pastures are managed on a tight rotational grazing plan. MOFGA's Livestock & Dairy Specialist, Jacki Martinez Perkins, will discuss the strategies at play at this homestead, provide an […]

Free – $25

Great Maine Apple Day 2025

This by-donation event and will take place at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity, ME with a mix of outdoor and indoor activities. Join MOFGA for a celebration of apples and the fall harvest! This event's mainstay is the apple, and the fruit is central among many of our vendors, workshops, and activities.This family-friendly event […]

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Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training

Online

This class is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Visit this page for more info.The Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training is ideal for individuals looking to explore a new career path, enhance existing skills, or launch a business in horticulture. This program blends flexible, self-paced online learning with a hands-on apprenticeship guided by experienced industry mentors. “We developed […]

$600

Maine Gardener Training

Online

This class is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Visit this page for more information.For those looking to build their gardening knowledge without any volunteer or apprenticeship requirements, the Maine Gardener Training offers a fully virtual option focused on foundational horticulture education. Designed for gardeners of all levels, this course provides in-depth instruction […]

$600

From Washington to Your Plate: Agricultural Policy and Maine’s Food Future

Beech Hill Farm 171 Beech Hill Rd, Mt Desert, Maine

This event is hosted by College of the Atlantic (COA).Join us for a discussion with Sarah Alexander, Executive Director of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, on the evolving federal policy landscape and its impact on Maine's farmers and eaters. Learn how recent changes and ongoing debates in federal agricultural policy are directly shaping […]

Free

Cheese-Making Workshop

Maine Tasting Center 506 Old Bath Rd, Wicasset, ME

Learn the art of cheese making from Jean Koons, from Kennebec Cheesery in this evening workshop! This workshop will begin with an introduction to the history of cheesemaking, dairy cultures, and sanitation practices. Jean will then talk through the process of making yoghurt and cheeses while attendees participate in making both goat and cow milk ricotta, queso rexo (buttermilk cheese), and mozzarella. […]

Free

Starting Your Farm: Planning for Your First Year in Production

Online

Join us for our three-part, online series: Starting Your Farm.The final part of our series is Planning for Your First Year in Production. Designed for participants who have attended session one and two, this workshop will cover how to create a production plan for your first year. This interactive workshop will guide you through the […]

Free

Farm to Table: A Workshop-Style Dinner Party

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

Learn to cook with a wide range of locally-produced ingredients, and enjoy a five course meal that embraces warmth amid fall's chill.We'll spend the start of the workshop learning cooking techniques from instructor Autumn Joy Jackson: occasional professional baker, home cook, and one of our leads for the Farm & Homestead Day lunch. Autumn will lead participants through making […]

Free

The Art of Blending Tea

The Ecology School Saco, ME

Join Emily Springer of Meeting House Farm – a MOFGA-certified organic herb farm in Scarborough, Maine – to learn about the history and art of blending tea/tisane. Using locally-sourced herbs, create your own blend to take home. Learn to taste each herb separately and then blend a perfect cup! Participants will receive a bamboo tea press, and your own blended tisane […]

$50 – $80

Nose-to-Tail Pig Butchery

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

Join us for a three-day workshop that will bring you through the process of slaughtering and butchering a pig, so that you can do so confidently, humanely, and safely with pigs at home or on-farm. On Day 1, participants will learn from Jason Tessier, of Tessiers Farm. Jason will offer an introduction to the process of pig […]

$325 – $425

Blending Medicinal Herb Tisanes

The Ecology School Saco, ME

In this evening workshop, participants will learn about blending teas/tisanes for medicinal purposes. Learn from Emily Springer of Meeting House Farm – a MOFGA certified organic farm in Scarborough, Maine. This class will focus on the medicinal properties of a selection of herbs and how to combine them for maximum effect. Learn about herbs that support the respiratory system, […]

$40 – $70
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