Throughout the COVID pandemic, migrant dairy farmworkers have continued to work day in and day out to produce the milk and dairy products that line supermarket shelves. Yet, there are still many workers who do not have access to decent housing and a dignified workplace on the farms where they work. The Milk with Dignity […]
Free. (Donation optional.)Cows are incredible creatures and might fit in perfectly on your homestead, providing you and your family with high quality, delicious milk for making butter, ice cream, yogurt and more. But it's important to be prepared for what a milking cow requires from you before you take the plunge.Join Jacki Martinez Perkins of MOFGA for this […]
Food dehydration is a simple technique that involves removing water in foods in order to preserve them. However, it also concentrates flavor and results in tasty foods that can be eaten by themselves or used in all kinds of recipes! Dried foods are also nutritious, lightweight, and easy to store and use. Learn best practices […]
Join us for a virtual tour of Pine Root Farm and Seek-No-Further Farmstead, two farms with dedicated models to ensure their fresh produce is accessible to Mainers of all incomes. Sliding scale CSA models, EBT processing and Senior FarmShare will be discussed. REGISTER HERE MOFGA’s Farm Training Project (FTP) workshops are designed for apprentices, farmworkers […]
This event is free (Donation optional.) Composting transforms food waste from our kitchens into a substance (compost!) with a full spectrum of nutrients, lots of organic matter, and microorganisms that benefit soil. Adding compost to our gardens has many benefits, from improving soil structure to helping it retain water. It's a gardener's best friend! Indoor […]
Come walk through flowers with Swell Farm to learn the basics about flower farming through the seasons in Maine. Different sales channels will be discussed including farmstand, flower subscriptions and wholesale. Please park at public parking across the street from the farm, 1 minute away. Limited to 20 people.REGISTER HEREMOFGA’s Farm Training Project (FTP) workshops […]
How is your garden growing this season? If you have questions about anything you're noticing in your garden, we'd be happy to help answer them at this Gardening Q&A! Free and open to everyone whether you're just starting your first garden or you've been gardening for years, we'll cover whatever topics are on your mind - […]
Goranson Farm utilizes a diverse array of irrigation systems including drip, overhead rain birds, hose reels, and 3''-6'' pumps to meet crop and farm needs. They look forward to sharing their strategies for each system. Over the years NRCS irrigation projects have included wells, a recently completed in-ground hydrant system, and pump purchases. Parking: In […]
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