Andre Cantelmo of Heron Pond Farm will discuss the process and benefits of soil steaming for specialty crop producers. Join as he demonstrates how to operate his Sioux low pressure steam generator to address weed and disease issues on one of the high tunnels used for research at Johnny's Selected Seeds. Lunch will be provided […]
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Are your hands chapped and dry from the winter cold? Join Emily Springer from Infusion Herb Company in the cozy Maine Organic Marketplace and learn how to make a hand saving skin salve from white pine needles and resin. This is a hands on workshop and participants will go home with a handout and their own hand […]
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Co-hosted by Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and MOFGA. This workshop will be held in Boothbay at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.With demand for native plants increasing, there are plenty of reasons and opportunities to incorporate them into your professional practice, nursery business or landscape projects. This hands-on workshop with Leo Kenney from Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary and […]
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Are you wondering how to raise rabbits outside? What kind of fencing to use in rotating some sheep through pasture? The best way to expand your flock of laying hens, deal with a sick goat or start milking a family cow?If so, log into this FREE webinar with MOFGA's Livestock & Dairy Specialist, Jack Martinez-Perkins, […] |
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MOFGA and NOFA-VT invite you to join other farmers from Maine and Vermont for a series of forums focused on water, including management, systems, and adaptation strategies for making it through times of drought and excess precipitation. Each session will begin with a short 30 minute presentation by a guest speaker. We will then move […]
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Join textile artist Samantha Verrone for a hands-on workshop on bundle dyeing. Using food waste (like onion skins and tea bags), wilted birthday flowers and eucalyptus leaves, we will bundle textiles and steam color into cloth, exploring how natural dyes change by adjusting pH with color shifters like vinegar and rust water. We will also […]
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$50; $35 for MOFGA members. Free for Journeyperson program participants and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). Scholarship application for anyone interested is available here. Learn to prune fruit trees to encourage vigorous growth, healthy fruit set and quality fruit yield. Collection and storage of scionwood will also be discussed. This workshop is appropriate for those […]
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MOFGA and NOFA-VT invite you to join other farmers from Maine and Vermont for a series of forums focused on water, including management, systems, and adaptation strategies for making it through times of drought and excess precipitation. Each session will begin with a short 30 minute presentation by a guest speaker. We will then move […]
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$50; $35 for MOFGA members. Free for Journeyperson program participants and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community members. Scholarship application for anyone interested is available here.Are there old, overgrown fruit trees on or near your property? Don't give up on them! Join us for this pruning workshop focused on renovating mature or neglected fruit […]
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Understanding how to manage and take care of forests in an uncertain future is a complex undertaking. In this webinar with Vermont Counnty Forester Ethan Tapper, we’ll discuss how to balance managing forests for climate resilience and adaptation, carbon sequestration and storage, wildlife habitat, and biodiversity, while also considering the benefits of local renewable resources […]
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Join us for a Gardening Q&A! Whether you’ve been gardening for decades or you’re planning your very first garden this year, we hope you’ll bring your questions to this casual conversation. We'll meet on Zoom and talk about whatever gardening related queries are on your mind. Popular topics often include pest management, soil health, growing […]
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MOFGA and NOFA-VT invite you to join other farmers from Maine and Vermont for a series of forums focused on water, including management, systems, and adaptation strategies for making it through times of drought and excess precipitation. Each session will begin with a short 30 minute presentation by a guest speaker. We will then move […]
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This event has been postponed due to weather and so will now be held on Sunday, April 2nd.This will be an indoor and outdoor event, so wear your woolies and come enjoy a warm drink, see old friends, meet new friends and bring home some scionwood for grafting and seeds for planting!Gardeners and orchardists are […]
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