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. First up is Accessing Resources. Finding […]
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 […]
Farmer to Farmer in the Field is a series of monthly free farmer-led, farm-based tours and education geared towards advanced and established farmers.Visit one of MOFGA's Maine Produce Safety Improvement Grant grant program recipients! Tour Bumbleroot Organic Farm's facility and join a general discussion on food safety and wash/pack shed design. Topics will include addressing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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$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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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