Farmer Resources
MOFGA’s farmer programs team offers programs and technical support for aspiring, beginning and established farmers and producers. We address production, business and quality of life issues, and assist all Maine farms using sustainable practices.
Technical Assistance
Business and Marketing Resources
Crop Production Fact Sheets
Events and Programming
MOFGA Certification and Mentorship
Beginning Farm Resources
Livestock and Pasture Management
Financial Assistance
People
Upcoming Events for Farmers
Our programs are built on the principle that hands-on and peer-to-peer learning are the most effective ways to develop expertise, share innovation, and grow the supportive communities of practice that farmers, gardeners, and eaters need to succeed in building a sustainable food and farm system in Maine. Join us for our various workshops, meetings, farm tours, and conferences throughout the year!
Potato Production and Dealing with Colorado Potato Beetle
August 18 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pmHoof Health and Maintenance
August 25 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pmWinter Grain Planting Workshop with Richard Roberts
September 4 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pmThe Common Ground Country Fair
September 19 - September 21Rusted Rooster Farm Field Day with Sean O’Donnell
September 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Featured Article
Climate Change and Your Garden: Soil Health Impacts and Adaptations
By Caleb P. Goossen, Ph.D., MOFGA’s Crop Specialist It perhaps goes without saying that one of the most frustrating aspects of gardening impacts from the