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

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Farmer to Farmer in the Field: Safe Labor Movement Workshop

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association 294 Crosby Brook Rd., Unity, ME, United States

The Safe Labor Movement Workshop covers better body mechanics and movement patterns in order to increase workforce productivity efficiency and help decrease workplace injuries. Time will be spent in an interactive atmosphere moving through four basic movement patterns: hinge, squat, push and pull, along with kneeling patterns, rotation and core stability. Each participant will leave […]

FREE

Maine Apple Camp

Pilgrim Lodge 103 Pilgrim Lodge Lane, West Gardiner, ME, United States

Calling all cider makers, orchardists, fruit enthusiasts and apple nerds! Come learn about innovative orcharding methods, identifying and preserving heritage varieties, foraging wild fruit, cider making and lots more. Meet other orchard and apple enthusiasts while spending the weekend on a beautiful lake in Midcoast Maine!Camp will take place in a new location this year: […]

$150 – $400

Small Engine Maintenance and Repair

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association 294 Crosby Brook Rd., Unity, ME, United States

Do you want to take better care of the small engines that you rely on for work? In this workshop we will cover anatomy, tuneups, unflooding and your own questions! Please bring a gasoline-powered 2 stroke unit to practice on and learn more about (trimmer, chainsaw, etc). This workshop will not cover riding mowers, tractors, […]

FREE

Volunteering with MOFGA

Online

Join us for a free webinar!The hour-long discussion will include a comprehensive overview of volunteering with MOFGA, including year-round opportunities, the Common Ground Country Fair and navigating MOFGA's new volunteer website mofga.vomo.orgThere will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. This event is free but requires preregistration. REGISTER HEREQuestion?Email [email protected]

FREE

Logging with Farm Tractors and Forestry Winches

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

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. Please bring a lunch.$100; $75 MOFGA members.REGISTER […]

$75 – $100

So, the Kids Want a Pony…

Online

Join us for this webinar about adding an equine to the homestead!Before you either flat-out refuse, or fully commit to owning an equine, there are lots of important things to consider!  How much acreage does one need to own a horse? Will they really need access to hay year round? Aren't they prone to intestinal […]

free

Seed Trialing with FEDCO Seeds

Foxfire Farm 1109 Jones Rd, Palermo, ME, United States

Join Fedco Seeds and Foxfire Farm to learn about seed saving and integrating seed trialing into your farm business. This will be a good opportunity for vegetable growers to compare and contrast different varieties over a wide range of crops. Foxfire Farm is a small-scale, diversified farm in Palermo, committed to growing healthy and nutritious […]

FREE

Growing Berries in the Garden

Online

Join Daisy Beal (Daisychain Farm in Belfast) and Seth Yentes (North Branch Farm in Monroe) for this online talk about growing berries. Daisy will talk about raspberries & strawberries and Seth will cover high bush blueberries. They both grow organic berries commercially but will be sharing advice directed at gardeners, homesteaders and home-scale growers during […]

FNTW Chainsaw Safety

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association 294 Crosby Brook Rd., Unity, ME, United States

Learn safe chainsaw operation in this one-and-a-half-day course open to femme, non-binary, trans and women participants. We'll cover personal protective equipment (PPE) and chainsaw selection and practice safe handling and open-face bore cutting techniques with instructor supervision. Designed for beginners.  Our overwhelming focus is on safety and creating a space where participants feel comfortable asking […]

$150 – $200

Mycology Outside

Registration & scholarship deadline: Monday, Sept 5Presented by The Ecology School, North Spore and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.This event is priced on a scale from $335-$455. Scholarship applications have closed as of 09/06/22.Our second annual weekend full of all things mushrooms! Intended for mushroom enthusiasts from beginner to intermediate.This event will take place at River […]

Farmer to Farmer in the Field: Soil Health Series – Dealing with Tarping

Online

Co-sponsored with MFT, UMaine Extension, Wolfe's Neck Center and MDACF.Join us virtually to hear from our farmer panel on how they deal with using tarps on their farm. Then engage in an active discussion amongst all participating farmers. We will delve into how to move tarps efficiently and effectively and much more!REGISTER HERE.Farmer to Farmer […]

FREE

Gardening Q&A

Online

Have you had any questions on your mind as you work in your garden this season? Perhaps you have a pest you're dealing with or are wondering about succession planting.  Or maybe you want some tips on how to help your growing plants thrive!Join us for a Gardening Q&A so we can help answer your […]

Free

Annual Events

Seed Swap & Scion Exchange

Our annual event to swap seeds, scions and share plenty of knowledge.
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Farm & Homestead Day

Our annual hands on skill sharing event.
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The Common Ground Country Fair

MOFGA’s premier celebration of rural living.
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Maine Apple Camp

Our biennial weekend for apple lovers.
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Great Maine Apple Day

Celebrate the history, tradition and flavor of Maine apples!
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