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New Union Recognized for Maine Farm Groups

Employees at Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and MOFGA Certification Services have formalized representation with MSEA-SEIU Employees at The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) and MOFGA Certification Services (MCS) have formed a union with Maine Service Employees Association (MSEA-SEIU Local 1989). This week MOFGA and MCS announced the voluntary recognition of their

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Great Maine Apple Day is Around the Corner

Celebrate apples and other delicious tree fruit this October with MOFGA! This beloved annual event centers the fall harvest, featuring opportunities to connect, learn, and feast on an array of heritage apples and apple-inspired food and drink. The day’s offerings also include kid-friendly activities. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, October 20, from

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Organic Farmers Support Each Other at Annual Farmer to Farmer Conference

Every year Maine’s farmers come together at MOFGA’s Farmer to Farmer Conference to learn from peers and practitioners. Farmers and agricultural service providers participate in three days of programming including farm tours, and over 30 educational sessions covering everything from crop planning and production sessions to farm management strategies and livestock how-tos. This year’s conference

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Breaking Records at the 2024 Common Ground Country Fair

The goal of the Common Ground Country Fair is to support the organic farming and gardening community and educate the public about the importance of organic, sustainable living. This year, the event’s reach grew to new heights, with a total of 69,424 fairgoers, breaking the previous record of 67,858 in 2022. Fairgoers from around the

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MOFGA and the Ecology Learning Center present the film “Seeds of Change”

Discover the transformative power of organic farming in the prison system The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) and the Ecology Learning Center are hosting a special screening of the acclaimed film, “Seeds of Change.” This compelling documentary follows lifelong farmer Mark McBrine, who works with the Maine Department of Corrections, and several incarcerated

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Savor the Harvest Season at the Common Ground Country Fair

Taste all that Maine’s local, organic food scene has to offer The Common Ground Country Fair, hosted annually in Unity, Maine, by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is a unique opportunity to experience Maine’s robust local food scene. Over the course of three days, September 20, 21, and 22, fairgoers can explore

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EPA Flees PFAS Biosolids Contamination Crisis

EPA Ducks Responsibility to Regulate Toxic Sewage Sludge Fertilizer Washington, DC — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency contends that it cannot be sued for failing to protect public health and the environment from toxic PFAS in sewage sludge applied to land as fertilizer, according to EPA’s response to a lawsuit filed by Public Employees for

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Read the Latest Issue of The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener

The fall issue of MOFGA’s publication, The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener, is now available online. In it, you’ll find tips for the farm, garden, and homestead. Topics include identifying invasive jumping worms in Maine, growing sprouting seeds, cooking with blackberries, and heritage fruits to plant in your home orchard. Plus, read about the local community, including a

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MOFGA Members Help Maine Lead the Nation on PFAS Chemical Response

When MOFGA adopted its 10-year strategic plan to begin in 2020, “PFAS” didn’t appear once in the document. MOFGA staff and board set out an ambitious plan to support organic gardeners, homesteaders, and eaters; promote legislation aligned with organic priorities; and grow and support organic farming and production. The plan’s goals include engaging 1% of

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Compostable Feedstocks of Synthetic Origin in Organic Production

By Julie Trudel, Materials Reviewer and MC3 Program Coordinator In an effort to reduce non-compostable plastics in the environment and landfills, compostable products and food packaging have become mainstream items. Some states have passed laws banning single-use plastic items and food packaging and have enacted policies to divert organic materials and compostable products from landfills.

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