Thank you to the many volunteers who make the Common Ground Country Fair possible. We rely on volunteers to direct traffic, greet fairgoers, sort compost and recycling, entertain children and perform countless other tasks that make the Fair a success. The Fair couldn’t happen without you! We have volunteer shifts available before, during and after
All farmers and gardeners, new or experienced, young or old, commercial or backyard, are invited to bring the bounty and beauty of their crops and preserved foods to display at the Common Ground Exhibition Hall. Art, photos and crafts are also welcome. The Exhibition Hall at the Common Ground Country Fair maintains one of the
A Thousand Ways to Experience the Common Ground Country Fair The wait is over: The Common Ground Country Fair schedule for 2022 is now available! With a comprehensive list of exhibitors, workshops, vendors, musicians, speakers, children’s activities and more at this year’s Common Ground Country Fair, it is not too early to start planning how
“What’s in a name? The importance of identity in heirloom apple tree preservation” is a brief report detailing the latest conversations around DNA analysis of fruit trees and how DNA will tie into the preservation of heritage fruit. It’s a great read for fruit explorers, apple lovers and orchardists alike. Some familiar names you might
The Common Ground Country Fair invites one and all to enjoy some early morning exercise, wonderful camaraderie and the best Fair experience around. Race begins at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Registration includes Fair admission. The first 60 entrants receive an organic cotton Common Ground Country Fair T-shirt. Register online or the day of the
Tickets are on sale now for the 46th annual Common Ground Country Fair! After two years of virtual fairs, this year the Fair will be in person at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine. The Fair will take place on September 23, 24 and 25, 2022. MOFGA’s annual celebration of rural living will
After a short hiatus due to the pandemic, Maine Apple Camp is back this year! We’d love to see you on August 19-21 at Pilgrim Lodge in West Gardiner — a gorgeous camp on Cobbosseecontee Lake with comfy cabins, tall pines, and lots of space for gathering and learning about apples and pears, whether it’s
More than just hay! Hayday: A Field & Forest Day at MOFGA comes to Unity, Maine, on July 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event will feature hands-on activities related to the field and forest. Attendees are invited to enjoy a summer day on MOFGA’s campus: Stroll through the gardens, visit the
Looking for summer reads? We’ve taken a look back at the books reviewed for The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener so far in 2022 and pulled out a handful of our favorites. For the full reviews, as well as other books we’ve enjoyed, visit our blog. “Advocating for the Environment: How to Gather Your Power and
Share your “Common Ground” story! Do you have a memorable moment at the Common Ground Country Fair? Maybe you won a blue ribbon at the Exhibition Hall or learned a new skill? Or perhaps you want to share about the sense of community that the Fair embodies? We’re gathering stories about “Common Ground” for inclusion in
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