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?
This page is undergoing updates. Please come back soon to view the full event calendar!
If you have questions or are trying to find a specific event, please email [email protected].
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Join our Low-Impact Forestry Specialist for work in our Assisted Migration plot. Assisted Migration is the practice of aiding species in their movement as a response to climate change. MOFGA has set aside a small plot in our woods as a place for experimentation with Assisted Migration. Interested in learning more about assisted migration? Click […]
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Join us for our three-part, online series: Starting Your Farm.First in the series is Accessing Resources. If you are interested in starting a farm, it is never too soon to consider your options of how to access land and capital resources. Join Maine’s Field Agent for Land For Good and Bo Dennis, MOFGA’s beginning farmer […]
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How can gardening be a pathway for community resilience in the face of climate change? Join us for an evening webinar to hear from representatives of Mt. Joy Community Orchard, Cultivating Community, and Waldo County Bounty, about some localized efforts in Maine. Learn about the connections between gardening, community, and climate change; how these organizations build community at these […]
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This event his hosted by Cobscook Institute, with presentations from MOFGA's Orchard Manager, C.J. Walke.Join Cobscook Institute to celebrate the Apple! October 3-6 they'll host a slate of apple-related activities. Register separately for each event. Click to learn more. Apple Fest Schedule Friday, October 39:30-11:30am: Apple Harvesting Field Trip with Cobscook Experiential Program, open to the […]
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Join us for a morning forest tour of Steadfast Farm in Parkman, Maine. Sam Brown, forester and logger, has stewarded Steadfast Farm's woodlot with low-impact forestry principles in mind. As a volunteer and forestry community member, Brown has played a foundational role over the years in the development of MOFGA's Low-Impact Forestry Program.This tour will include up to a mile of walking. […]
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This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Join us for a webinar exploring three essential pillars of running a successful native plant nursery: passion, patience, and product. We’ll dive into the practical, logistical, and personal aspects of starting and sustaining a nursery business, including day to day operations. Whether you’re just […]
Free – $15
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This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.This webinar will review how to grow native plants from seed, focusing on easy to grow native perennials suited for Maine gardens. We’ll guide you through the process, from sowing seeds to transplanting seedlings, using straightforward techniques that any gardener can apply. Topics will include […]
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Join us at the Blue Hill Co-Op for a cider and apple tasting to celebrate fall!The cider and apple tasting will begin at 4 pm. Sarah Alexander, Executive Director of MOFGA, will speak at 5:00 p.m. to share news, updates, and discuss the work ahead.RSVP HEREQuestions? Email Joseph Nowak at [email protected]. |
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Join MOFGA's Low-Impact Forestry Program and the Maine Wood Banks Network for this day of learning about the importance and function of wood banks and supporting resources in local communities, wood selection and safety while burning wood, firewood processing, and stay for the afternoon work session to learn how to build a Holzhausen (German-style circular firewood stack). REGISTER HERE. Agenda: 9:00 […] |
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Registration is now open for the 2025 Maine Farm to Institution Summit! This year’s event, hosted by the Maine Farm & Sea to Institution Network and the Maine Farm to School Network, builds on the legacy of the Maine Farm to School Conference and expands its scope to engage other institutional settings from K–12 schools, Early […]
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This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.This webinar will cover the basics of composting, including how to start and maintain a compost pile. Participants will also learn how to properly use finished compost to enrich soil and support plant growth. Perfect for gardeners of all levels.Speaker: Nick RowleyBio: Nick Rowley is the […]
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This event is hosted by the Maine Tasting Center. Join Waldoberry Farm, a local farm specializing in aronia berries and other unique fruits, for a deep dive into one of Maine’s most underappreciated superfruits! If you’ve never heard of aronia, you’re not alone—this class will introduce you to its history, flavor, and potential health benefits, all […]
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Join us for our three-part, online series: Starting Your Farm.Next in the series is Selecting Enterprises. Once you have begun to explore your options for starting a farm, it is important to consider what you plan to grow and sell. Join Nicolas Lindholm, MOFGA’s business and marketing specialist, for an interactive workshop on enterprise selection […]
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Join MOFGA members and friends and our Local Wood WORKS (LWW) partners for a day in the woods in Wayne to observe an in-progress 25-acre sustainable timber harvest and sawmill demonstration. The family will build a small year-round cabin with eastern hemlock, northern white cedar, and white pine milled from the woodlot and using income from the timber […]
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If you're grazing livestock on pocket-sized pastures, join us to learn strategies for managing pasture health on homesteads with limited acreage. This workshop will take place at a small homestead, where pastures are managed on a tight rotational grazing plan. MOFGA's Livestock & Dairy Specialist, Jacki Martinez Perkins, will discuss the strategies at play at this homestead, provide an […]
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This by-donation event and will take place at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity, ME with a mix of outdoor and indoor activities. Join MOFGA for a celebration of apples and the fall harvest! This event's mainstay is the apple, and the fruit is central among many of our vendors, workshops, and activities.This family-friendly event […]
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This class is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Visit this page for more info.The Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training is ideal for individuals looking to explore a new career path, enhance existing skills, or launch a business in horticulture. This program blends flexible, self-paced online learning with a hands-on apprenticeship guided by experienced industry mentors. “We developed […]
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This class is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Visit this page for more information.For those looking to build their gardening knowledge without any volunteer or apprenticeship requirements, the Maine Gardener Training offers a fully virtual option focused on foundational horticulture education. Designed for gardeners of all levels, this course provides in-depth instruction […]
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This event is hosted by College of the Atlantic (COA).Join us for a discussion with Sarah Alexander, Executive Director of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, on the evolving federal policy landscape and its impact on Maine's farmers and eaters. Learn how recent changes and ongoing debates in federal agricultural policy are directly shaping […]
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This event has sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected] the art of cheese making from Jean Koons, from Kennebec Cheesery in this evening workshop! This workshop will begin with an introduction to the history of cheesemaking, dairy cultures, and sanitation practices. Jean will then talk through the process of making yoghurt and cheeses while attendees participate […]
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Learn safe chainsaw operation in these one-and-a-half-day courses. We’ll cover personal protective equipment (PPE) and chainsaw selection, and practice safe handling and open-face bore cutting techniques with instructor supervision. Designed and structured to create a welcoming learning environment for LGBTQ+ beginner-level chainsaw users. Day 1 of this course will run 10am – 4pm, and Day […] |
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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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