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MOFGA Announces New Farmer Training Program Participants
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) has announced the newest members of two of its premier farmer training programs, the Journeyperson Program and the Maine Farm Resilience Program. MOFGA offers a full complement of farmer training programs to help farmers of all levels achieve their goals. MOFGA’s Journeyperson Program is geared to farms with
Healthy Soils Feed Us All
Protecting and enhancing soil health is a key factor in mitigating climate change, protecting our waterways, and providing nutritious food for our communities. MOFGA’s primary policy priority in the Maine State Legislature this spring, LD 437 – An Act to Establish the Maine Healthy Soils Program, will provide education and incentives for Maine’s farmers to
Organic Certification Application Period Open
MOFGA Certification Services (MCS) is accepting applications for organic certification from crop and livestock producers until June 1, 2021. Adult use and medical cannabis producers who are interested in certification can apply to the MOFGA Certified Clean Cannabis program through June 30. Application materials and supporting documents can be downloaded at mofgacertification.org and are also
MOFGA Receives Funding for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training for Agricultural Organizations
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) has received funding to offer training to agricultural services providers and organizations on diversity, equity and inclusion. In MOFGA’s 10-year impact plan adopted in 2020 the organization committed to creating a food system that is just and equitable for all as a central component of its education,
50th Anniversary Stories Project
Part of what makes the MOFGA community so special is the willingness to share stories and experiences. To learn from, and grow with, each other. Sharing stories is at the heart of our programming. Over 50 years we’ve learned so much from each other. That’s why as part of our 50th anniversary celebration we are
Spring 2021 MOF&G Released
The spring issue of The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener is now available online and is making its way to members’ mailboxes (if it hasn’t already arrived!). There is no truer sign of a change in season than a new MOF&G. This issue is chock full of stories, gardening tips, policy updates, low-impact forestry techniques
