Join UMaine Cooperative Extension and Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association at Pine Root Farm in Steep Falls to discuss how to optimize soil health in sandy soils. Ruby Nelson, of Pine Root Farm, will discuss her current practices, process of transitioning to organic and the opportunities and challenges of growing on the sandy soils […]
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Organic dairy farms are an integral part of Maine’s landscape and economy. Faithful Venture Farm, nestled in the rolling Searsmont hills of coastal Maine is owned and operated by the Mehuron family. The value of dairy is exemplified by this family in their dedication to the land and animals they steward. FREE. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please […]
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Join us for our three-part, online series: Starting Your Farm.The final part of our series is Planning for Your First Year in Production. Designed for participants who have attended session one and two, this workshop will cover how to create a production plan for your first year. This interactive workshop will guide you through the […]
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Join us at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association in Unity for a discussion on planning for disasters when owning livestock. We will have a presentation followed by a panel of speakers to discuss what to expect from authorities and industry professionals, to cover best practices vs the realities of having systems in place […]
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Join one of the most engaging and impactful teachers on small farm finances, Julia Shanks, for a one-day intensive course that will focus on three core concepts: developing a chart of accounts, enterprise budgeting, and forecasting sales and expenses to build a cash flow projection for your farm. This daylong workshop will be part “lecture” […]
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This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.Join us for a webinar on integrating native plants into managed landscapes. This session will explore how native species can be used to meet both ecological and design objectives while reducing long-term maintenance and resource inputs. Whether addressing plant failure, overgrowth, or planning site enhancements, […]
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Join us for this free, online event; a powerful conversation between climate visionary Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson & food justice advocate Leah Penniman — exploring pathways to possibility as we face an uncertain climate future. Dr. Johnson’s book What If We Get It Right? invites us to center possibility, creativity, and hope in our climate […] |
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*This workshop has sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected] to cook with a wide range of locally-produced ingredients, and enjoy a five course meal that embraces warmth amid fall's chill.We'll spend the start of the workshop learning cooking techniques from instructor Autumn Joy Jackson: occasional professional baker, home cook, and one of our […]
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Join Emily Springer of Meeting House Farm – a MOFGA-certified organic herb farm in Scarborough, Maine – to learn about the history and art of blending tea/tisane. Using locally-sourced herbs, create your own blend to take home. Learn to taste each herb separately and then blend a perfect cup! Participants will receive a bamboo tea press, and your own blended tisane […]
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Join us for a three-day workshop that will bring you through the process of slaughtering and butchering a pig, so that you can do so confidently, humanely, and safely with pigs at home or on-farm. On Day 1, participants will learn from Jason Tessier, of Tessiers Farm. Jason will offer an introduction to the process of pig […]
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*The snow date for this event is December 8.Join MOFGA for our annual Kitchen Licensing Workshop!This in-person workshop is designed for farmers, homesteaders, and aspiring small business owners interested in producing value-added food products (e.g. cheese, ice cream, baked goods, preserves, ferments) to sell for retail in Maine. Participants will learn about the process of […]
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Join MOFGA for a benefit bake at American Flatbread in Rockport!Take a break from the big week of cooking, and get yourself a flatbread. A portion of proceeds from all flatbreads sold from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. will be donated to MOFGA, to support our educational programming in 2026.Plus, MOFGA will be on-site with educational […] |
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