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

Most of the events are organized or co-sponsored by MOFGA but other events are listed as well.
Visit the MOFGA Events page. Interested in giving a workshop for MOFGA?

Seed Breeding and Plant Selection

Johnny's Selected Seeds Research Farm 184 Foss Hill Road, Albion

 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 […]

FREE

Introduction to Blacksmithing

Skyline Farm 95 The Lane Road, North Yarmouth, Maine

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 […]

$65

Apple Tasting in the Maine Heritage Orchard

Maine Heritage Orchard 85 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME, United States

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 […]

FREE

Starting Your Farm: Selecting Your Enterprises

Online

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. Once you have begun to […]

FREE

Intro to Permaculture

The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME, United States

This class is taught and hosted by 207permaculture. It is being held at the Maine Organic Marketplace in Freeport, ME. This course is offered on a sliding scale from $90-170. Introduction to Permaculture covers the principles and ethics of regenerative eco social design. Participantspractice pattern literacy, learn a basic design process, and explore site dynamics, uses and […]

$90 – $170

Great Maine Apple Day

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

Celebrate the history, flavor and tradition of Maine apples!Sponsored by MOFGA and Fedco Trees.This event will take place at MOFGA's Common Ground Education Center in Unity, ME with a mix of outdoor and indoor activities.  Donations gratefully accepted at the door to support this and other MOFGA programming.Fall fruit season is here! Join us at […]

FREE

Introduction to Blacksmithing

Skyline Farm 95 The Lane Road, North Yarmouth, Maine

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 […]

$65

Using Your Heirloom Apples to Make Amazing (Fermented) Cider

Online

University of Idaho's Heritage Orchard Conference was established in 2019 with an in-person conference held at the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center. The conference attracted a diverse group of heritage tree fruit enthusiasts for a day of presentations ranging from heritage fruit exploration to apple identification. Since 2020, the conference has been organized as a free […]

Integrated Pest Management: A Community Forum

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens 105 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay, United States

Support both healthy gardens and the health of Maine’s landscape and ecology in this community forum on integrated pest management (IPM), an environmentally sound approach to managing pests in gardens, farms, and forests. In partnership with the IPM Council of Maine, five panelists representing various specialties, including organic farming, ornamental horticulture, agronomy, entomology, and pathology, […]

FREE

Starting Your Farm: Planning Your First Year in Production

Online

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. Designed for participants who have […]

FREE

Apples and the Art of Detection Book Event

Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop 65 Topsham Fair Mall Rd, Topsham, Maine

Join us at Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop of Topsham for an evening of learning about Maine's unusual, historic and rare apples. Apple expert John Bunker will give a presentation on the many varieties of apples in Maine and read from his book, Apples and the Art of Detection. We will have cider for sampling, […]

FREE

Introduction to Blacksmithing

Skyline Farm 95 The Lane Road, North Yarmouth, Maine

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 […]

$65
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