Farmer Resources
MOFGA Certification
Farmer Training Programs
Financial Resources
Marketing Resources
Farmer to Farmer Conference
Pest Reports/Alerts
Technical Assistance
Shared Use Farm Equipment
Farm Beginnings
Spring Growth Conference
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!
Watch the keynote address from MOFGA’s 2021 Farmer to Farmer Conference.
The Common Ground Country Fair
September 22 - September 24Introduction to Tractors
September 25 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pmSeed Breeding and Plant Selection
September 27 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pmStarting Your Farm: Selecting Your Enterprises
October 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmStarting Your Farm: Planning Your First Year in Production
October 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Featured Article
Where’s the Beef? Insights on Meat Processing in Maine
By Jacki Martinez Perkins, MOFGA’s Organic Dairy and Livestock Specialist At MOFGA’s Farmer to Farmer Conference held in November 2022, Trey Gilbert of Herring Brothers Meats spoke with attendees about the demand for in-state slaughter, why they chose to be USDA- and organic-inspected, and what it has meant for their business. Gone are the days
Wondering how to get started as a farm business in Maine? We’ve created this listing to help navigate the process.
Here are some other great resources you might want to check out:
- Farm law resources– Legal Food Hub and Farm Commons
- Looking for land or have land?- Land For Good and Maine Farmlink
