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In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we are highlighting books featuring Indigenous voices and diverse perspectives about Indigenous history and colonization. We took a look back at books reviewed in The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener and have compiled this reading list of books that center Indigenous communities and ecology, herbalism, science, relationships with

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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